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It’s midnight in Washington, and the US federal government has officially entered a shutdown.Hundreds of thousands of workers will now be placed on unpaid leave, and many federal programs will pause indefinitely. The shutdown was triggered after lawmakers failed to agree on a stopgap spending bill before the midnight deadline. This marks the first federal […]

Washington, D.C. — Donald Trump has taken the government funding showdown to a dangerous edge. With just hours left to avoid a shutdown, he’s warning that his administration could make “irreversible” spending cuts if lawmakers fail to strike a deal. Trump Raises the Stakes At the White House, Trump told reporters that a shutdown is

The estate of Jeffrey Epstein has turned over more documents to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. This is the third batch of records sent to lawmakers. The new delivery adds to the growing investigation into Epstein’s finances, contacts, and influence before his death. New Materials Delivered The latest files include unredacted calendars, call

WASHINGTON — A new TikTok agreement with China will give U.S. companies control over the algorithm that powers the app’s video recommendations. In addition, Americans will hold most seats on a board overseeing U.S. operations, the White House announced Saturday. Key Question: Algorithm Control One central question in U.S.-China talks has been whether TikTok would

This week, House Speaker Mike Johnson gathered members of Congress to honor conservative activist Charlie Kirk. During the memorial, the Louisiana Republican described the shock on Capitol Hill.“For many of us, it feels as though the ground itself has shifted,” Johnson said. The murder of Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, has shaken lawmakers in

Jobs and Energy Security The UK and US will sign a new nuclear energy agreement during President Donald Trump’s state visit this week.Officials expect the deal to create thousands of jobs. It will also strengthen Britain’s energy security and attract billions in private investment. The two governments call the initiative the Atlantic Partnership for Advanced

Poland’s Secretary of State Marcin Bosacki showed photos of drone damage at a UN Security Council session. His warning highlighted the seriousness of Moscow’s latest move. Escalation in Poland On Wednesday, more than a dozen Russian drones crossed into Polish airspace. Some were intercepted. Others crashed into fields and even struck a house in eastern

Washington, D.C. — The Smithsonian Institution faces new pressure from the Trump administration. Officials have demanded exhibition records and internal communications as part of a federal review. The first deadline for handing over material is this Friday. The review follows an executive order. It directs aides to check museum programming for what the White House