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Trump urges Republicans to invoke the "nuclear option," scrap Senate filib
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
US President Donald Trump urged Senate Republicans to scrap the filibuster using the "nuclear option" to end the government shutdown. His call came as the shutdown extended beyond 30 days, with Democrats opposing funding measures without ACA subsidy extensions, The Hill reported.
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White House staffers to miss October paycheck amid shutdown
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"Due to the lapse in appropriations, the Chief Administrative Officer's (CAO) Office of Payroll and Benefits has no authority to pay salaries until an appropriations continuing resolution or a Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bill is signed into law," the notice states.
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WFP reports soaring food prices in Kabul amid border closures, fuel hikes
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The World Food Programme reports rising food prices in Afghan markets as border closures with Pakistan, high fuel costs, and the Salang Highway shutdown drive up transportation expenses. Residents struggle with soaring costs of flour, rice, and cooking oil, while drivers call for government
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"We 100% want government open": Trump's Economic aide Kevin Hassett on US
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Director of the National Economic Council, Kevin Hassett, on Friday expressed concern over the US government shutdown, which is entering its fourth week, with no end in sight.
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Trump aide critiques democrat Senator of being 'Peronist' on Argentina's c
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Bessent's response came after Warren issued a letter voicing concern and requesting answers on why the Trump administration was moving forward with providing Argentina a financial lifeline as its economy struggles, particularly during a US government shutdown, which started on October 1.
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"We will never stop fighting for American people": JD Vance amid anti-Trum
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Vice President JD Vance watched with pride on Saturday as Marines fired 155-millimeter artillery shells over a major freeway in Southern California, calling the demonstration a "testament to the corps' strength and unbeatable power," New York Times reported.
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US: Nationwide 'No Kings' protests target Trump administration's policies
Updated : 5 months ago IST
A huge number of demonstrators gathered in cities and towns across the United States as part of the "No Kings" protests, a coordinated nationwide movement voicing strong opposition to President Donald Trump's administration and policies, CNN reported on Saturday (local time).
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"A Democrat shutdown," says Trump as US government shutdown enters day 18
Updated : 5 months ago IST
He alleged that the democrats are preventing the influx of illegal immigrants to the US.
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"We're closing up Democrat programs," Trump says amid ongoing shutdown
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
US President Donald Trump said his administration is using the government shutdown to permanently close several Democrat-backed programs, with a list to be released Friday. The White House also confirmed more federal job cuts as part of ongoing reductions across seven agencies.
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"If he loses, we are not going to be generous with Argentina," says Trump
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
US President Donald Trump stated that economic aid to Argentina will depend on whether President Javier Milei remains in power. The US recently finalised a $20 billion currency swap with Argentina, drawing criticism from lawmakers over continued soybean sales to China amid a government shutd
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Ex-IAS officer Kannan Gopinathan, who resigned to protest against abrogati
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Former IAS officer Kannan Gopinathan, who resigned from service in 2019 as a mark of protest against the "shutdown" of Jammu and Kashmir following the abrogation of Article 370, joined Congress on Monday.
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Trump directs US Defence Secy to use available funds to pay troops amid go
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
"Chuck Schumer recently said, "Every day gets better" during their Radical Left Shutdown. I DISAGREE! If nothing is done, because of "Leader" Chuck Schumer and the Democrats, our Brave Troops will miss the paychecks they are rightfully due on October 15. That is why I am using my authorit
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