TOI Correspondent from Washington: Starchy Washington DC, where lawmakers and officials wear formal dark suits in sweltering 40 degree celsius in summer, is getting hot under the collar over cool and casual. Following the White House whiplash over Volodymyr Zelenskyy not wearing a suit for his Oval Office meeting with President Trump, attention is now…
Vivek Ramaswamy has found himself at the centre of an unusual controversy after an old clip of him giving a barefoot interview at home resurfaced online, sparking backlash and accusations of being “uncivilised” and even “anti-American.”The 39-year-old entrepreneur and former presidential candidate, who is now running for governor of Ohio, was seen without shoes during…
Indian-American politician Vivek Ramaswamy announced his run for governor of Ohio, with a bold proposal to introduce the same civic education for all in the state. He suggested that every high school senior in Ohio should pass the “same civics test” required for legal immigrants to become “naturalised” US citizens.He said that this will help…
Vivek Ramaswamy, the biotech entrepreneur turned political firebrand, is once again in the spotlight—this time as a candidate for Ohio governor. It’s his third attempt at securing a high-profile political role in just over a year, following his failed 2024 presidential bid and a behind-the-scenes push for an appointment to JD Vance’s vacant Senate seat….
Entrepreneur and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has announced his candidacy for Ohio governor, launching his campaign Monday night near the Cincinnati suburb where he grew up.“I am honored to announce my candidacy to serve as the next governor of the state of Ohio,” Ramaswamy, 39, said.Ramaswamy, who gained national recognition through his 2024…
If there’s one thing Washington loves, it’s predictability. Establishment politicians play their part, toe the line, and ensure the balance of power remains undisturbed. And then there’s Tulsi Gabbard—a wildcard who started as a progressive darling, burned bridges with the Democratic Party, became a right-wing favorite, and somehow, in the ultimate plot twist, ended up…
President Donald Trump talks as he meets with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in Washington, as White House national security adviser Mike Walz, White House chief of staff Susie Wiles and Vice President JD Vance listen. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) JD Vance did everything…
Kash Patel, a former public defender, federal prosecutor, and veteran of the first Trump administration, is known for his strong criticism of the Justice Department and the FBI. He has been nominated for the position of Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, a key role within the Justice Department.The Role of FBI DirectorThe FBI…
The abrupt exit of Indian-American billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has raised questions about the factors leading to his ouster. Was it his controversial tweet about H-1B visas and American mediocrity, his Hindu faith, or deeper political struggles involving tech magnate Elon Musk? The incident shines a spotlight on political…
Ramaswamy, who sought the Republican nomination for president in 2024, has signaled plans to run for governor of Ohio. (AI image for representation only) Elon Musk’s growing influence in US President Donald Trump’s second-term administration is already shaking things up—and creating casualties.Driving the news Barely two months after its inception, the so-called Department of Government…
