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Indian-Americans taking over US as they keep getting key positions: Biden

Indian-Americans are taking over the country, US President Joe Biden said on Thursday, referring to the high number of people from the community getting a place in his administration

Will ensure that US not China sets the international agenda: White House

Biden admin has said that by restoring US credibility and reasserting forward-looking global leadership, it will ensure that America, not an authoritarian China, sets the international agenda

US to support diplomatic solution to achieve Afghan political settlement

The United States is seeking to support a diplomatic solution to help Afghans achieve a political settlement and a permanent and comprehensive ceasefire, the Biden administration said on Wednesday. The State Department said Special US Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad has concluded three days of consultations in Kabul with government officials, civil society and women leaders, and other Afghan political figures. "With all parties, I outlined our focus on Afghanistan, diplomacy, and garnering wider international support in order to help Afghans make more rapid progress on the peace process, Khalilzad said in a tweet. The Islamic Republic and the Taliban must find a path to a political settlement and a permanent and comprehensive ceasefire. In Kabul, I discussed various options/alternatives to propel the process forward, Khalilzad said. This is an Afghan-led, Afghan-owned process, State Department Spokesperson Ned Price told reporters at his daily news ..

US welcomes steps taken to return J-K to economic and political normalcy

The US on Wednesday welcomed the steps taken by New Delhi to return the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir to full economic and political normalcy consistent with India's democratic values

Biden nominates Pakistani-American as deputy head of Small Business Admin

The White House sent the nomination to the Senate later in the day. If confirmed by the Senate, he would be the highest-ranking Muslim American in the Biden administration

President Joe Biden's pick to lead White House Economic Council confirmed

The US Senate has overwhelmingly voted to confirm President Joe Biden's nominee Cecilia Rouse

Joe Biden's Cabinet half-empty after slow start in Senate confirmations

President Joe Biden's Cabinet is taking shape at the slowest pace of any in modern history, with just over a dozen nominees for top posts confirmed more than a month into his tenure

Joe Biden's commerce secretary pick Gina Raimondo confirmed by Senate

Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo was confirmed by the Senate as the new US commerce secretary, about two months after President Joe Biden's announcement of the nomination

US calls on Beijing for release of Hong Kong democracy campaigners

The United States called on Beijing to release pro-democratic leaders detained in Hong Kong, who are charged under the stringent national security law

Trump repeats environment criticism of India in first speech post WH exit

Former US President Donald Trump has repeated his criticism of India's environmental record in his first speech since leaving the White House in defeat.

Syria airstrikes: Biden protected US personnel, facilities, says WH

The White House has said that through the airstrikes in Syria, President Joe Biden protected US personnel and facilities, and deterred the risk of additional attacks "over the coming weeks"

US president believes it's important to modernise immigration system: WH

A Green Card, known officially as a Permanent Resident Card, is a document issued to immigrants to the US as evidence that the bearer has been granted the privilege of residing permanently

Joe Biden's choice for budget chief faces new hurdles in Congress

For the third straight day, the White House batted off questions about Tanden's path to confirmation after at least one key Democrat and multiple Republicans came out against her

Biden would not be okay if the Taliban ruled Afghanistan: White House

"I don''t think he would say he''d be okay with that," White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters on Tuesday when asked if Biden is okay with the Taliban ruling Afghanistan

Anjali Bharadwaj among 12 named for newly-instituted anti-corruption award

According to the State Department, Bhardwaj, 48, has served as an active member of the Right to Information Movement in India for over two decades

Biden nominates Indo-American lawyer to head Office of Personnel Management

If confirmed by the Senate, 49-year-old Kiran Ahuja would become the first Indian-American to serve this top position in the US government

Relationship with China is one of 'strong competition': White House

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki made the comments on Monday while responding to a question on a statement made by Chinese State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the China-US ties

Kamala Harris's name should not be used for commercial purpose: White House

Meena Harris' company, Phenomenal Woman, previously sold swimsuits inspired by the vice president and sweaters with "Vice President Aunty" emblazoned on the front

Joe Biden's Medicare pick would be first Black woman to hold post

Her nomination was confirmed by a person familiar with the White House decision, who spoke on condition of anonymity ahead of a formal announcement

Joe Biden describes life at the White House: 'A gilded cage'

Biden says he's still getting used to the trappings of the office