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President-elect Donald Trump has nominated former Congressman Pete Hoekstra as the United States Ambassador to Canada. Hoekstra, who previously served as US Ambassador to the Netherlands during Trump's first term, expressed honor at the nomination.

Congressman Shri Thanedar faces racist abuse from Trump supporters after introducing impeachment articles against the former president. The attacks, deeply personal and xenophobic, target his Indian heritage and appearance. Thanedar's move, despite limited support, aims to hold Trump accountable for constitutional violations, though it also coincides with a challenging re-election bid in a politically sensitive district.

A record number of Indian-Americans - at least 12 - are in the fray for the November 2012 polls vying for a place in the House of Representatives, reflecting the serious effort of this fastest growing ethnic community in the US to politically empower itself.

Thomas Massie, a representative for the staunchly Republican state of Kentucky, posted the photo of himself and six members of his family, each grinning and gripping a gun, on Saturday with the words "Merry Christmas! ps. Santa, please bring ammo."

Congressman Hansen Crake, the first US lawmaker of Bangladeshi descent has lost in the Democratic Party primary from Detroit, as a result of which he would cease to be a member of the House of Representative next year.

Military veteran Adam Hollier has announced his bid for Congress for Congress in Michigan's 13th district which covers the east and southern portions of Detroit and Wayne County. He will a challenger for the Indian-origin Shri Thanedar for the Detroit seat. Hollier ran in the 13th District's Democratic Primary, earning second place behind Thanedar.

WASHINGTON: Four NRIs and 18 others will be conferred with 'Outstanding and Inspiring Leadership Awards' announced by the Consulate General of India in Chicago.

A Florida lawmaker has urged the US and other "like-minded" countries to push for the induction of India as a permanent membership at the UN Security Council.

US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Michigan on September 8, 2025, as part of her Returning Education to the States Tour, highlighting a federal focus on state and local leadership in education. Touring charter schools, magnet high schools, private academies, and Hillsdale College, she emphasized community-driven solutions, autonomy, and accountability, reinforcing strategies to improve student outcomes and restore public confidence in American education.

AHMEDABAD: Troubles are growing for Narendra Modi with a prominent US Congressman moving a resolution in the House of Representatives condemning the conduct of Modi during the Gujarat riots.

Gujarat riots have come to haunt Narendra Modi again ahead of his visit to the US.

The University of Michigan terminates its academic collaboration with Shanghai Jiao Tong University due to national security concerns after five Chinese students were charged with suspicious activities near a U.S. military site. This decision reflects a trend among American universities to sever ties with Chinese institutions amid espionage fears.

A Twitter exchange ignited between Congressman Shri Thanedar and Dinesh D'Souza, sparking debate on immigration, identity, and assimilation. D'Souza's remarks about Thanedar's background drew criticism, prompting responses from Thanedar and his son. The exchange highlights ongoing discussions within the Indian-American community regarding representation and challenges reductive narratives in American society.

US lawmakers favoured a compulsory full body scan of the passengers of all US-bound international flights so as to avoid the incident of a Nigerian national sneaking inside the plane with explosives.

Many Muslim voters in Michigan, particularly those of Arab and Palestinian descent, are deeply frustrated with Biden’s strong support for Israel in the Gaza conflict. They feel the administration has neglected the Palestinian humanitarian crisis and find Trump’s promises of peace in the Middle East appealing. Imam Belal Alzuhairi, speaking at a Trump rally, referred to the former president as the “peace candidate,” emphasising Trump’s commitment to ending U.S. involvement in “endless wars.” This position has struck a chord with voters tired of prolonged conflicts affecting their ancestral homes.

Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi emphasised the crucial role that Indian Americans can play in the upcoming US presidential elections and said that if Indian Americans exercise their right to vote, they have the potential to swing the election outcome not just in key states, but nationally as well.

The Republican race for the Presidential nomination remained wide open with former Governor of Massachusetts Mitt Romney getting the better of Arizona Senator John McCain in the Michigan primary.