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Federal Reserve to stick to super-easy policy amid economic 'lull'

Analysts are penciling in faster economic growth now that vaccines are rolling out and with a Congress now controlled by Democrats more open to big government spending than Republicans typically are

Federal Reserve to stick to super-easy policy amid economic 'lull'
Updated On : 16 Jan 2021 | 3:11 AM IST

Social media app Parler, suspended after Capitol riots, may not return: CEO

"It could be never," he said. "We don't know yet." The app said in a legal filing it has over 12 million users

Social media app Parler, suspended after Capitol riots, may not return: CEO
Updated On : 15 Jan 2021 | 1:36 AM IST

Decoded: Donald Trump impeached, again; here's what happens next

This is the second time Trump has been impeached, a first in the history of American politics

Decoded: Donald Trump impeached, again; here's what happens next
Updated On : 14 Jan 2021 | 9:51 PM IST

Bitter Senate impeachment trial of Trump could bog down Biden's first days

Trump became the first president in US history to be impeached twice when the House voted 232-197 on Wednesday to charge him with inciting an insurrection

Bitter Senate impeachment trial of Trump could bog down Biden's first days
Updated On : 14 Jan 2021 | 9:48 PM IST

House impeaches Trump after US Capitol siege; his fate in Senate hands

Only three US presidents ever impeached; none removed; vote held with large security presence at US Capitol; Pelosi calls Trump 'clear and present danger' to US

House impeaches Trump after US Capitol siege; his fate in Senate hands
Updated On : 14 Jan 2021 | 3:25 AM IST

Six Republicans back Trump impeachment after storming of US Capitol

A growing number of Republican lawmakers have said they will vote to impeach him on charges that he incited his supporters to carry out the deadly Jan. 6 attack on Congress

Six Republicans back Trump impeachment after storming of US Capitol
Updated On : 14 Jan 2021 | 1:26 AM IST

Top headlines: Infosys profit rises 17%, US House asks for Trump's removal

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Top headlines: Infosys profit rises 17%, US House asks for Trump's removal
Updated On : 13 Jan 2021 | 5:52 PM IST

US House Democrats race to impeach Trump over deadly Capitol siege

Making his first public appearance since the rampage that killed five, Trump lambasted Democrats for pushing ahead with the impeachment drive

US House Democrats race to impeach Trump over deadly Capitol siege
Updated On : 12 Jan 2021 | 10:13 PM IST

US House Democrats introduce impeachment resolution against Donald Trump

US House Democrats introducing impeachment charged Trump with "incitement of insurrection" for his role in the attack on the US Capitol last week

US House Democrats introduce impeachment resolution against Donald Trump
Updated On : 11 Jan 2021 | 10:44 PM IST

Joe Biden says Donald Trump's impeachment is for Congress to decide

Biden told reporters that he was focused on containing the Covid-19 pandemic, ensuring rapid vaccination and bolstering the economy

Joe Biden says Donald Trump's impeachment is for Congress to decide
Updated On : 09 Jan 2021 | 1:56 AM IST

An attack on America

Donald Trump has irreparably damaged US power

An attack on America
Updated On : 07 Jan 2021 | 10:15 PM IST

Chaos, violence, mockery as pro-Trump mob occupies US Capitol, 4 dead

A woman was shot and killed by police, and three others died in apparent medical emergencies

Chaos, violence, mockery as pro-Trump mob occupies US Capitol, 4 dead
Updated On : 07 Jan 2021 | 3:50 PM IST

Pro-Trump mob attacks US Capitol, lawmakers return to certify Biden win

Vice President Mike Pence, reopening the Senate, directly addressed the demonstrators: "You did not win."

Pro-Trump mob attacks US Capitol, lawmakers return to certify Biden win
Updated On : 07 Jan 2021 | 3:44 PM IST

Trump concedes defeat, pledges 'orderly transition' of power to Joe Biden

Commenting on the certification, Trump said the decision "represents the end of the greatest first term in presidential history."

Trump concedes defeat, pledges 'orderly transition' of power to Joe Biden
Updated On : 07 Jan 2021 | 3:40 PM IST

US Congress certified just 12 of 538 electoral votes before riots broke out

The US Congress could certify just 12 Electoral College votes before pro-Trump rioters stormed the US Capitol, interrupting a joint session of Congress where lawmakers were set to certify Biden's win

US Congress certified just 12 of 538 electoral votes before riots broke out
Updated On : 07 Jan 2021 | 8:00 AM IST

Congress to certify Biden's presidential victory despite US Capitol attack

Despite the chaotic situation at the US Capitol following violent protests, Congress will continue the work of certifying President-elect Joe Biden's electoral victory in the evening

Congress to certify Biden's presidential victory despite US Capitol attack
Updated On : 07 Jan 2021 | 7:40 AM IST

Joint session of US Congress to continue later in night: Nancy Pelosi

Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi has asserted the lawmakers would return for the joint session of the Congress on Wednesday night once it is cleared by the security for use

Joint session of US Congress to continue later in night: Nancy Pelosi
Updated On : 07 Jan 2021 | 6:46 AM IST

US Capitol chaos: Twitter restricts Trump tweet for 'risk of violence'

In the tweets, Trump continued to make the baseless claim that the election was fraudulent. In the video he also urged protesters to go home

US Capitol chaos: Twitter restricts Trump tweet for 'risk of violence'
Updated On : 07 Jan 2021 | 4:56 AM IST

Democracy in America under unprecedented assault, says Joe Biden

In a nationally televised address, Biden said that the scenes of chaos at the Capitol do not reflect the true America

Democracy in America under unprecedented assault, says Joe Biden
Updated On : 07 Jan 2021 | 4:50 AM IST

Democrat Jon Ossoff claims victory over David Perdue in Georgia runoff

"It is with humility that I thank the people of Georgia for electing me to serve you in the United States Senate," Ossoff said in a video statement

Democrat Jon Ossoff claims victory over David Perdue in Georgia runoff
Updated On : 07 Jan 2021 | 3:17 AM IST