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Republican politicians face a stark choice: unwavering loyalty to Donald Trump or political oblivion. Recent primary defeats, like Senator John Cornyn's, underscore Trump's absolute control. Conservatism alone is insufficient; submission to Trump is paramount. This dynamic forces GOP figures to prioritize his approval, even as national polls show unease, highlighting a deep ideological divide within the party.

In a charged political atmosphere, Defence secretary Pete Hegseth is facing tough questions from lawmakers, including some from his own party, regarding the prolonged conflict in Iran and its controversial lack of congressional authorization. The Trump administration's ambitious military spending plan is taking a backseat to growing concerns about economic fallout and rising international tensions.

Donald Trump, facing criticism after a China trip and potential military action against Iran, diverted attention with a barrage of memes and a self-deal with the IRS. He also announced plans for a White House ballroom and a triumphal arch, while his vulgar rhetoric and insults towards late-night hosts have escalated.

State Senator John Cavanaugh and political activist Denise Powell are locked in a tight primary for Nebraska's Blue Dot

For thousands of Indians, the Optional Practical Training work window after graduation made the expensive US education gamble worth taking. A new fraud crackdown could change that

Weeks 2 and 3 of the Musk vs OpenAI trial moved past the principals and onto the people around them. Shivon Zilis was cross-examined on her own emails. Mira Murati testified by video. Ilya Sutskever disclosed a $7 billion stake while standing by a memo calling Sam Altman a liar. Elon Musk flew to Beijing during closing arguments. The jury begins deliberations Monday.

US Fed Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meet: Jerome Powell-led US Federal Reserve on Wednesday kept the interest rates unchanged in the 3.5-3.75% range citing upside risks to inflation in view of the rising global energy prices.

Nasa Administrator Jared Isaacman wants Pluto to be a planet again. He voiced this support in a Senate hearing. Nasa researchers are studying Pluto's status. Pluto was a planet until 2006. The International Astronomical Union reclassified it as a dwarf planet. This decision is still debated by scientists and the public. Isaacman believes Pluto should be a planet.

Fresh reports reveal internal Pentagon discussions exploring punitive measures against Nato allies, including Spain, for perceived lack of support during the Iran conflict. These discussions, alongside President Trump's continued questioning of US commitment, expose deep divisions within the alliance, raising questions about its future and European security.

US Senate Democrats are increasingly divided over arms sales to Israel, with over three dozen backing Bernie Sanders' resolution to halt them. Citing Prime Minister Netanyahu's "reckless decisions" and the expanded conflict, some Democrats shifted their stance. Despite bipartisan opposition, the measures were ultimately rejected, highlighting a growing internal party debate.

Senator Bernie Sanders has demanded Jeff Bezos testify before Congress regarding a $100 billion AI manufacturing fund. Sanders decried the plan to replace factory workers with robots as a "declaration of war against the working class." He seeks answers on worker displacement, severance, healthcare, and retirement for those impacted by this automation push.

The FBI has openly admitted to purchasing commercially available location data, a practice that bypasses warrant requirements for accessing private information. This revelation has sparked debate, with some lawmakers condemning it as an "outrageous end run around the Fourth Amendment," while others defend it as a vital tool for national security.

Three weeks into a military campaign against Iran, President Trump faces congressional scrutiny over strategy and funding. Lawmakers demand clear objectives as 13 US service members have been killed. Trump is considering winding down operations, but the War Powers Act necessitates a clear exit strategy or authorization after 45 days.

US Senators can now leverage three AI chatbots, including ChatGPT and Gemini, for official duties like drafting documents and research. While Microsoft Copilot is already integrated, concerns linger regarding the use of these tools with sensitive or classified information. Individual Senate offices maintain autonomy over AI adoption, with official guidelines yet to be publicly released.

A steady buildup of troops in the region has prompted questions about what they could be used for and the outcomes that could be achieved

The Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2009, which triples aid to $1.5 billion per annum for the next five years, has been passed by a US Senate committee.

A single window system will be set up to address the grievances of students who did not receive help from colleges. The meeting was held by the Pune University's Senate to complete the administrative formalities.

The US Senate passed a bill late on Thursday calling on the state department to submit a plan to help Taiwan regain its observer status at the World Health Organization, one of several US bids to boost Taiwan as it faces pressure from Beijing.

The US Senate on Thursday unanimously passed the revised version of the bill which triples non-military aid to Pakistan to $1.5 billion per annum.

Panjab University authorities are mulling over fee hike for self-financed courses in 178 PU-affiliated colleges.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's testimony about a $220 million ad campaign, featuring her face and reportedly approved by President Trump, has sparked White House fury. Senator John Kennedy questioned the approval process, leading to reports of Trump considering Noem's replacement, with Markwayne Mullin's name surfacing. Noem also faced scrutiny over contracts and her association with Corey Lewandowski.

The US House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bill to triple non-military aid to Pakistan to USD7.5 billion in the next five years.

The US House of Representatives passed the bill with riders demanding strong counter-terrorism measures and preventing attacks on the West or its neighbours like India.

Indian-American lawyer Neomi Rao has been confirmed by the US Senate to lead the White House's Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. Mainly on party lines, the Senate confirmed Rao by a vote of 54-41 as the head of Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA).