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Shutdown enters second day as Trump and budget director to assess which agencies to axe

No votes are scheduled in the Senate in observance of Yom Kippur as the shutdown continues its second day.
Donald Trump walks outside while speaking and pointing
Donald Trump walks outside while speaking and pointing

GOP pushes claim that Democrats shut down to give health care to 'illegal immigrants'

U.S. law prohibits federal health care benefits for undocumented immigrants. Democrats want to return benefits for those with lawful presence.
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a microphone.
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a microphone.

'NATO for nonprofits': Groups organize to band together if targeted by Trump

Nonprofit organizations took lessons away from law firms and universities in the administration's crosshairs that largely acted in isolation.
President Donald Trump arrives at the White House
President Donald Trump arrives at the White House
2d ago

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White House says federal layoffs are 'imminent;' Senate set to vote again Friday afternoon

The shutdown began at 12:01 a.m. after the Senate failed to pass two partisan government funding bills.
Donald Trump speaks at a podium on stage
Donald Trump speaks at a podium on stage

How Tony Blair went from post-Iraq disgrace to the heart of Trump's peace plan

The former prime minister, named as the co-chair of a proposed "Board of Peace," remains a polarizing figure in Britain.
Tony Blair And Wes Streeting Speak At Future Of Britain Conference 2024
Tony Blair And Wes Streeting Speak At Future Of Britain Conference 2024
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'Chinese Trump' wins fans and followers with his spot-on impersonation

Ryan Chen’s knack for parodying the U.S. president has turned him into a social media star.
Chen Rui, known by his English name Ryan speaks with Janis Mackey Frayer in Chongqing, China on August 27th, 2025
Chen Rui, known by his English name Ryan speaks with Janis Mackey Frayer in Chongqing, China on August 27th, 2025

Government enters a shutdown as funding bill stalls

Trump and Democratic Party leaders traded jeers before the Senate rejected stopgap bills that would have averted the midnight deadline.
The dome of the Capitol, blurred, in Washington.
The dome of the Capitol, blurred, in Washington.
3d ago

Middle East

Middle East

Trump's Gaza peace plan met with support, and skepticism, as world awaits Hamas' response

President Donald Trump said Hamas had three to four days to respond to the plan, adding that there would be "not much" room for negotiation.
Israeli attacks on Gaza continue
Israeli attacks on Gaza continue

Senate leaves for the night, all but guaranteeing a government shutdown

With just hours to go until the midnight deadline, the two parties are nowhere near an agreement.
US Government Shutdown Looms With Trump, Democrats At Odds
US Government Shutdown Looms With Trump, Democrats At Odds

Government shutdown begins after Congress and White House fail to reach agreement

White House budget director Russell Vought sent a memo telling the heads of agencies and departments to “execute their plans for an orderly shutdown.”
Capitol building.
Capitol building.

Unions sue over Trump plan to fire federal workers in a shutdown

The suit asks a federal judge to stop the "cynical use of federal employees as a pawn in Congressional deliberations."
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Donald Trump.

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