US government starts likely brief shutdown as House fails to approve deal
The Senate passed the spending package by a bipartisan vote of 71 to 29, but the House of Representatives is out of town and not expected to take up the measure until Monday.
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'Apocalyptic wasteland': Biden admin. blocked warning on deteriorating Gaza situation after Oct. 7
Trump names former governor Kevin Warsh as Powell's successor for US Federal Reserve head
Trump sues IRS, Treasury Department for $10 billion over tax return leak
Most Americans oppose Trump’s push to take control of Greenland, poll finds
The poll found that 75% of Americans oppose the move, while 25% say they support it. Republicans and Republican-leaning independents are evenly divided, with 50% in favor and 50% opposed.
US to suspend visa processing for 75 nations, State Department says
The memo, first reported by Fox News, instructs US US embassies to deny visas under existing law while the department reassesses its procedures.
Trump tells Ford employee to 'f*** off' for calling him 'pedophile protector,' flips middle finger
According to the White House, the worker “screamed non-stop in rage,” and the president was provoked and acted within reason.
Democrats compare ICE with the Gestapo as they push to curb agency’s power
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz called the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement “Donald Trump’s modern-day Gestapo,” as protests against the Trump administation immigration policies spread.
Trump to discuss restoring internet in Iran with Musk as protests, digital blackout continues
The flow of information from Iran has been hampered by an internet blackout since Thursday amid the most expansive protests against the country's clerical establishment since 2022.
'Uninvestable': Trump mulls barring Exxon Mobil from operating in Venezuela
Exxon CEO Darren Woods told Trump that Venezuela would need to change its laws before it could be an attractive investment opportunity.
Federal Reserve Chair claims Trump admin. threatened him with criminal indictment
Powell's statement amounts to a dramatic escalation in the fight between him and Donald Trump that dates to Powell's first years as chair in 2018.
Trump administration denies Gabbard was excluded from planning Venezuela operation - WSJ
The administration had begun leaving Gabbard out of plans regarding Venezuela last summer, WSJ reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.
Longtime pro-Israel Democrat Steny Hoyer announces retirement from Congress
Hoyer’s departure deprives Congress of a pro-Israel stalwart at a time when support for Israel is on the decline in both major parties.
Trump cancels second wave of attacks on Venezuela following cooperation
Trump said the US and Venezuela were working well together, adding that at least $100 billion would be invested by the "big oil" companies in Venezuela.
