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Congress set aside Washington’s East Potomac land for public recreation in 1897; 129 years later, a plan costing up to $49 million could transform its public golf course into a championship venue

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Congress set aside Washington’s East Potomac land for public recreation in 1897; 129 years later, a plan costing up to $49 million could transform its public golf course into a championship venue

The East Potomac Golf Links opened in 1919 Congress set aside Washington’s East Potomac Park for ‘recreation and the pleasure of the people’ in 1897. The park includes the East Potomac Golf Links, a historic public golf course that opened in 1919. Now, 129 years after the park was created, the Trump administration has started … Read more

US Democrat urges House Speaker to sue Trump admin over triumphal arch, says Congress never approved funds

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US Democrat urges House Speaker to sue Trump admin over triumphal arch, says Congress never approved funds

Rep. Chellie Pingree urges Speaker Johnson to sue Trump administration over Washington arch/Image: X A senior House Democrat has urged Speaker Mike Johnson to sue the Trump administration over plans to begin work on a proposed triumphal arch in Washington, arguing that Congress has not approved funding or authorised the project.Representative Chellie Pingree, the top … Read more

In 1967, astronaut Vance Brand bought 160 acres beside Rocky Mountain National Park for $32,000; decades later, his family gave 40 acres to the park and Congress changed its boundary to accept it

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In 1967, astronaut Vance Brand bought 160 acres beside Rocky Mountain National Park for $32,000; decades later, his family gave 40 acres to the park and Congress changed its boundary to accept it

Former NASA astronaut Vance Brand spent decades exploring space and commanding shuttle missions, but a 40-acre piece of land along the eastern boundary of Rocky Mountain National Park remains one of his most lasting contributions on Earth. The story began in 1967, when Brand bought 160 acres of land next to the national park for … Read more

Donald Trump sends Saudi civil nuclear deal to Congress, keeps Israel normalisation as condition

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Donald Trump sends Saudi civil nuclear deal to Congress, keeps Israel normalisation as condition

File photo: US President Donald Trump with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (Picture credit: Reuters) US President Donald Trump’s administration has submitted a proposed civil nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress for review, while maintaining that the pact will only move forward if Riyadh agrees to normalise relations with Israel.The agreement was … Read more

Furious Trump slams Supreme Court decision on birthright citizenship, urges Congress to act: ‘This is terrible for our country’

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Hindustan Times News

president Donald Trump Congress is urged to take action after the Supreme Court decided to uphold birthright citizenship, which invalidated executive orders aimed at limiting those protections. Trump expressed disappointment with the Supreme Court’s decision on birthright citizenship, urged Congress to legislate against the decision and pledged full support for measures to address the issue. … Read more

‘Amrit Kar has turned into Vish Kar’: Rahul Gandhi after NTA cancels NEET (UG)

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'Amrit Kar has turned into Vish Kar': Rahul Gandhi after NTA cancels NEET (UG)

NEW DELHI: Following the NTA’s decision to cancel the NEET-UG entrance exam, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday launched a blistering attack on the Center, saying the hard work of students was being “crushed by the corrupt BJP regime”.“In a post on X, Rahul hit the center and said “Amrit … Read more

‘Appeasement of national pride’: PM Modi quotes Nehru on Somnath Amrit Mahotsav

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'Appeasement of national pride': PM Modi quotes Nehru on Somnath Amrit Mahotsav

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday accused the first Prime Minister of Jawaharlal Nehru “Putting appeasement ahead of national pride”, claiming he was “opposed” to the restoration of somnath temple. Prime Minister said in Somnath Amrit Mahotsav speech congress Thanks to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Dr. Rajendra Prasad for their contribution in the … Read more

Rahul Gandhi says PM Modi ‘don’t buy gold for a year, WFH’ calls for ‘proof of failure’

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Rahul Gandhi says PM Modi 'don't buy gold for a year, WFH' calls for 'proof of failure'

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for measures such as judicious fuel use, postponement of gold purchases and foreign travel to strengthen the economy. New Delhi: congress leader Rahul Gandhi Monday launched scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi He urged citizens to postpone gold purchases, reduce fuel consumption and avoid traveling abroad, calling … Read more

Congress seeks consensus, camps flex strength in CM battle: What’s happening in Kerala

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Congress seeks consensus, camps flex strength in CM battle: What's happening in Kerala

New Delhi: Days after a resounding victory in the Kerala Assembly elections, congress The choice of chief minister has not yet been finalized.Three senior leaders are in the fray – VD Satheesan, Ramesh Chennithala and KC Venugopal. As of Saturday, all three were in Delhi, where the Congress high command is meeting this week. A … Read more

DMK publication slams Rahul for ‘lack of gratitude’

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DMK publication slams Rahul for 'lack of gratitude'

chennai: DMK Mouthpiece Murasoli attacked on Saturday congress and criticized the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi‘Lack of gratitude’ after his party quit DMK-led alliance and joined hands with TVK tamil nadu.In his editorial, Murasooli recalled the DMK’s relationship with the Congress since 2018, when former Prime Minister Stalin first announced … Read more