Houston: The US House of Representatives has officially prohibited the use of Meta’s WhatsApp messaging platform on all government-issued devices, citing significant security risks. The move follows a memo sent to House staff on Monday by the Office of Cybersecurity, which flagged WhatsApp as a high-risk application. The memo highlighted concerns about WhatsApp’s lack of … Read more
WASHINGTON: The United States House of Representatives On Wednesday overwhelmingly supported democracy and human rights in Pakistan, passing a resolution that calls for an impartial investigation into alleged irregularities in the February 8 general elections. A total of 368 members voted in favor of the resolution, which demands a “full and independent investigation of claims … Read more
Republicans claim they faced intimidation and death threats from Jim Jordan’s supporters. Jordan’s bid for House Speaker hit roadblocks, with a third vote expected. Some GOP members experienced pressure from Jordan’s backers. Republican legislators claim they’ve faced intimidation tactics, including death threats, allegedly orchestrated by Jim Jordan‘s supporters as his bid for the US House … Read more
Kevin McCarthy says US House of Representatives votes to remove Republican. The final vote count was 216-210 in favor of removing McCarthy. Florida Republican Matt Gaet initiated the removal process by filing a motion to vacate. Kevin McCarthy, The Speaker of the US House of Representatives, has been removed from his position through a no-confidence … Read more
WASHINGTON: For the first time in the history of Pak-US relations, a landmark resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressman Jamaal Bowman recognizing 23 March 2023 as ‘‘Pakistan Day’’ to “honor and celebrate the important role played by the Pakistani-American community in strengthening and inspiring the people of the United States.” The resolution stated … Read more
Members of the US House of Representatives will try to pick a Speaker for 4th day. Kevin McCarthy has so far fallen short of the 218 votes needed to win. That’s as a result of a right-wing group inside his own party not supporting him. In an effort to break a political deadlock, members of … Read more
First occasion since 1923 when the House adjourned without a speaker. The upheaval in the House portends two years of Republican struggle. Analysts warn that McCarthy’s success may harm House work. Republican leader Kevin McCarthy repeatedly fell short in his campaign to become Speaker of the US House of Representatives on a day marked by … Read more
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill according to which $25bn (£19bn) will be injected into the Postal Service (USPS) before the US election 2020. The bill would block cuts and changes that critics claim will hinder mail-in voting. President Donald Trump said in a tweet that the move was a Democrat ballot scam. … Read more
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill to allocate more than $3 trillion for coronavirus relief. The relief bill was passed by the vote 208-109 despite opposition from Republicans and some progressive Democrats. Fourteen Democrats crossed party lines to vote against the bill whereas one Republican voted in favor. “Crazy day, crazy day. … Read more
