A Senate hearing took a dramatic turn after Vice President JD Vance mocked Senator Tammy Duckworth following her sharp exchange with Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Duckworth, a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel and combat veteran who lost both legs in Iraq, fired back at Vance, calling the remarks petty and offensive. The clash erupted after Duckworth pressed Rubio on foreign policy risks and warned against the United States being drawn into another long and costly conflict. The exchange quickly escalated online, drawing reactions from Illinois leaders and reigniting debate over respect for veterans, disability rights, and accountability in Washington.
30 January,2026 01:01 AM IST
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly is emerging as a serious name in the 2028 presidential conversation, but not without controversy. In a revealing interview, Kelly suggested that any future White House run depends on timing, leadership and the political moment, signaling openness without making a formal announcement. As speculation around a potential Democratic bid intensifies, Kelly finds himself at the center of a high-profile legal battle tied to his post-retirement speech as a former military officer. The dispute stems from a lawsuit challenging Pentagon actions that seek to downgrade Kelly’s military retirement rank following his participation in a video urging service members to reject illegal orders. WATCH
23 January,2026 12:42 AM IST
Minnesota and Illinois have launched major legal challenges against federal immigration enforcement, invoking the 10th Amendment in an effort to block or limit Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations within their borders. State officials argue that the surge of ICE and Border Patrol agents represents federal overreach that interferes with state sovereignty, public safety, and local governance. The lawsuits claim aggressive enforcement actions have disrupted schools, businesses, tourism, and essential public services, while spreading fear across immigrant communities.
15 January,2026 11:25 PM IST
The US Senate has delivered a stunning political shock, advancing a resolution that would restrict Donald Trump from launching further military action against Venezuela without explicit congressional approval. In a rare bipartisan move, five Republican senators joined Democrats, signaling deep cracks inside Trump’s own party after the dramatic capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
09 January,2026 03:35 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
