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Donald Trump’s White House ballroom funding hits US Senate roadblock

Donald Trump’s White House ballroom funding hits US Senate roadblock

A Republican plan to earmark federal funding for President Donald Trump’s planned ballroom hit at least a temporary roadblock Saturday in the US Senate. A member of the media raises her hand to ask a question as US President Donald Trump speaks while holding up renderings of the planned White House ballroom, aboard Air Force One en route to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, March 29, 2026. (REUTERS File) Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough, who advises members on the chamber’s complex procedural rules, concluded that the spending didn’t comply with Senate budget rules, Senate Democrats said, though Republicans plan to try and rewrite the bill to comply. “Republicans tried to make taxpayers foot the bill for Trump’s billion-dollar ballroom. Senate Democrats fought back — and blew up their first attempt,” Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York said in a statement. Ryan Wrasse, spokesman for Senate Majority Leader John Thune, indicated they would rewrite the legislation. “Redraft. Refine. Resubmit. None of this is abnormal during a Byrd process,” he posted on X. The so-called Byrd …

44 LNMU senate teams to inspect colleges twice a year

44 LNMU senate teams to inspect colleges twice a year

Lalit Narayan Mithila University (LNMU) has constituted 44 inspection teams comprising members of the university senate for biannual assessment of academic standards, infrastructure and issues related to students, teachers and non-teaching staff in affiliated colleges. Lalit Narayan Mithila University. (HT File) According to an office order issued by the LNMU registrar on May 9, 2026, the initiative has been undertaken under the directions of the vice-chancellor to ensure academic upgradation and improvement of basic facilities in colleges under the university. Under the mechanism, each two-member senate team will inspect colleges assigned to it twice every year — in June and December — and submit detailed reports to the coordinator of the College Development Council (CDC). The reports are intended to help the university administration periodically review the functioning and requirements of constituent and affiliated colleges. A total of 60 senate members have been assigned inspection responsibilities for 44 colleges. While most colleges have been allotted separate two-member teams, four senate members have been entrusted with the inspection of three colleges each, while 19 members have …

When will the Senate vote? DHS funding bill faces opposition amid shutdown

When will the Senate vote? DHS funding bill faces opposition amid shutdown

A partial US government shutdown linked to funding for the Department of Homeland Security has now entered its third week as lawmakers continue to disagree over a budget bill. The shutdown has sparked political tension in Washington as Democrats and Republicans remain divided over immigration enforcement and DHS policies. US House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) (R) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) hold a press conference on Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding at the US Capitol. (Getty Images via AFP) DHS funding bill faces Senate opposition After two earlier Senate votes failed to pass a DHS funding measure, the bill approved by the House will now move to the Senate. However, it is expected to face strong opposition from Senate Democrats. Chuck Schumer, the Senate Minority Leader has said he will vote against the bill unless changes are made to the practices of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Negotiations over the DHS budget intensified in January after federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti and Renee Good during an ICE …

Senate ignores US losses, gives Trump free hand to wage ‘illegal’ Iran war as army struggles in Gulf

Senate ignores US losses, gives Trump free hand to wage ‘illegal’ Iran war as army struggles in Gulf

Published on Mar 05, 2026 01:56 pm IST Senate Republicans blocked a major attempt to halt Donald Trump’s escalating war against Iran, rejecting a war powers resolution that would have required congressional approval for further U.S. military action. The measure failed in the United States Senate by a 47–53 vote, highlighting deep divisions in Washington over the rapidly expanding Middle East conflict. The legislation aimed to reassert Congress’ constitutional authority over war decisions and limit the president’s ability to launch additional strikes without lawmakers’ approval. The vote came just days after the Trump administration ordered surprise strikes on Iranian targets, triggering a dangerous escalation across the region. As tensions rise, lawmakers from both parties are demanding answers about the scope of the mission, the risks to American forces, and whether the United States has a clear exit strategy.   News / Videos / World News / Senate ignores US losses, gives Trump free hand to wage ‘illegal’ Iran war as army struggles in Gulf Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, …

Attorney General Pam Bondi deflected questions on Epstein files across 5-hour hearing  | World News

Attorney General Pam Bondi deflected questions on Epstein files across 5-hour hearing  | World News

Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies before a House Judiciary Committee oversight hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) US Attorney General Pam Bondi faced sharp questions in Congress over the Justice Department’s handling of files linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, repeatedly rejecting claims of a cover-up. The hearing before the House Judiciary Committee lasted more than five hours and was marked by heated exchanges with both Democrats and some Republicans. What was the hearing about? Lawmakers questioned Bondi about the department’s release of documents related to Epstein, after some victims’ identities were disclosed despite redactions. Democratic Representative Jamie Raskin said: “To us, it feels like we are in the middle of a cover-up.” He accused the department of failing to respect Congress over what is known as the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Bondi defended her department’s actions and denied any wrongdoing. She said the Justice Department had worked to protect victims and dismissed suggestions that information had been released intentionally to intimidate survivors. Story …

Dhurandhar’s ‘Jameel Jamali’ Rakesh Bedi modelled character on real-life Pakistan politician: ‘He is active in their Senate even today’ | Bollywood News

Dhurandhar’s ‘Jameel Jamali’ Rakesh Bedi modelled character on real-life Pakistan politician: ‘He is active in their Senate even today’ | Bollywood News

Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi is best known for his comic roles. So, he couldn’t help but pepper some laughs even in an extremely violent and gory film like Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar. The actor plays a politician in Pakistan’s Lyari, Jameel Jamali who knows how to stay in power even as the balance of power shifts and overturns. He is fine to even marry his daughter to a man he knows is a violent gangster, essayed by Ranveer Singh, as long as he can keep a sight on his ‘kursi’. Bedi accepted that his character is based on a real-life Pakistan politician. While Bedi didn’t reveal the name, Reddit threads have zeroed in on Pakistani politicians such as Nabeel Gabol. However, Aditya Dhar and filmmakers have been clear that it’s a work of fiction that is inpired by real life incidents. On the latest edition of SCREEN Spotlight, Bedi discusses the approach to his role, working with Dhar and Ranveer Singh in the blockbuster spy thriller, and his memories of Sai Paranjpye’s seminal 1981 comedy Chashme …

After Weeks Of Protest, Vice-President Gives Nod To Poll Schedule For Panjab University Senate | Education and Career News

After Weeks Of Protest, Vice-President Gives Nod To Poll Schedule For Panjab University Senate | Education and Career News

Last Updated:November 27, 2025, 20:54 IST Panjab University senate elections will be held in phases from September 7 to October 4, 2026, after approval by CP Radhakrishnan, amid ongoing protests over state autonomy People take part in a sit-in protest by students pressing for the announcement of Senate polls, at the Panjab University campus in Chandigarh. (Image: PTI) The Panjab University senate will have its elections in various phases between September 7 and October 4, 2026, as approved by the vice-president of India on Thursday. This announcement comes after weeks of intense protests by students, farmer unions, and politicians across Punjab. Vice-president CP Radhakrishnan, who is the chancellor of Panjab University (PU), gave his nod to the poll schedule for the senate that is the university’s primary decision-making body. The Centre, in a controversial move, had attempted to downsize the PU senate and abolish the electoral process for specific constituent groups – a move widely perceived as an attack on state autonomy. Here’s what the poll schedule looks like: The elections will be held between …

Senate poll protest: Panjab University students to ‘gherao’ BJP offices on December 3

Senate poll protest: Panjab University students to ‘gherao’ BJP offices on December 3

Panjab University. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Panjab University students on Wednesday (November 26, 2025) announced that they would gherao the BJP offices in Punjab and Chandigarh on December 3 as they sought to intensify their agitation demanding the announcement of senate poll schedule. The students reiterated that the protest will continue until their demand is met. Protesting students said they will ‘gherao’ the BJP offices with the support of farmers’ bodies, religious organisations and other students’ bodies. Demands of students No election schedule has been announced despite assurance from Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu’s that the senate poll will be announced soon, the protesters said, adding that they have been waiting for the announcement of the election schedule for the past several days. PU students, under the banner of Panjab University Bachao Morcha, had called for a complete shutdown of the varsity on Wednesday, to press for a schedule for senate election that have not taken place for more than a year. The protest was held near the office of the vice chancellor, …

After House, US Senate unanimously agrees to pass bill to release Epstein files, sending it to Trump | World News

After House, US Senate unanimously agrees to pass bill to release Epstein files, sending it to Trump | World News

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., speaks during a news conference on the Epstein Files Transparency Act outside the US Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo) After the US House of Representatives passed the Epstein Transparency Act with an overwhelming majority on Tuesday, the Senate also unanimously agreed to pass the bill to release files related to deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, sending the bill to President Donald Trump to sign which would force the Justice Department to release the files on the late financier, Reuters reported. The development comes two days after Trump made a change of stance and urged the House Republicans to vote to release the Epstein files as the US president, in a Truth Social post, had said that it is a “Democratic hoax” and his administration has nothing to hide. Story continues below this ad

News18 Evening Digest: Modi Govt’s Big Plans For 2026 BRICS Presidency, Pakistan Senate Grants Sweeping Powers To Asim Munir & Other Stories | India News

News18 Evening Digest: Modi Govt’s Big Plans For 2026 BRICS Presidency, Pakistan Senate Grants Sweeping Powers To Asim Munir & Other Stories | India News

Last Updated:November 08, 2025, 19:31 IST We are also covering: PM Modi Attacks Mahagathbandhan Ahead Of Phase 2 Of Bihar Polls and Haq X Reviews: Fans Demand ‘National Award’ For Yami Gautam. BRICS meetings are expected to be held across all 28 states and 9 union territories, covering approximately 60 cities. (File image) In today’s evening digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on Modi Govt’s Big Plans For 2026 BRICS Presidency, Pakistan Senate Tables 27th Amendment Bill Granting Sweeping Powers To Asim Munir and other top stories. Modi Govt’s Big Plans For 2026 BRICS Presidency: ‘Project Strong Image Of India’ | Exclusive The Narendra Modi government has ambitious plans for hosting the presidency of BRICS starting January 1, 2026, aiming to build and project a strong brand image for India during its tenure, according to a document seen by CNN-News18. US President Donald Trump has described BRICS as an “attack on the US dollar” and justified tariffs against member countries. Read More Pakistan Senate Tables 27th Amendment Bill Granting Sweeping Powers To Asim Munir | …