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Trump asks his own Justice Department to pay him $230 million in damages
Trump directs the Justice Department to pay him $230 million for damages
Trump’s beef import plan hits snag over Argentina disease warning
Trump administration has sounded a warning that Argentina beef might be diseased
Trump’s approval ratings fall amid growing voter dissatisfaction
Trump's approval ratings have hit their lowest slump in decline since April
Bad news for Thanksgiving travelers: government shutdown expected to cause chaos
Early warning and growing anxiety over government shutdown for travelers this Thanksgiving
The end of the government shutdown – here’s when things could change
Key dates that could finally bring the shutdown to an end
Shrapnel from Marine Corps salute hits patrol car during event with JD Vance
A live-fire demonstration celebrating the Marine Corps’ 250th anniversary went wrong, forcing freeway closures and raising safety concerns.
Good news for mums-to-be: Trump strikes deal to cut cost of IVF drugs
Trump announces a deal to slash the cost of key IVF drugs by more than 70%, giving millions of families struggling with infertility a new chance.
Judge halts Trump layoffs, calling the move ‘unlawful’
A federal judge says the Trump administration violated the law by trying to lay off thousands of government employees during the shutdown.
Bad news for young adults: hardest hit by expiring ACA health insurance subsidies
Rising premiums could push millions of young people out of coverage as Congress stalls on extension
Government shutdown continues as Senate rejects latest Republican plan
Partisan divide deepens as lawmakers clash over funding, healthcare, and worker pay
Trump administration vows to hold firm against China despite market turmoil
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the Trump administration won’t back down on trade talks with China, even as Wall Street reels from recent market swings.
What are the new Pentagon reporting rules media outlets refuse to sign?
Networks say Hegseth’s policy threatens press freedom and sets a dangerous precedent for national security reporting
Why major airports are refusing to show Republicans’ blame video
Airports from New York to Atlanta cite bans on political content and Hatch Act concerns over Homeland Security video
What happened to the U.S. economy during previous government shutdowns
A look at how past government shutdowns have affected jobs, spending, and confidence in the U.S. economy
Trump’s bid for Nobel Peace Prize fails as Venezuelan opposition leader wins 2025 award
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado takes the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, leaving Donald Trump’s hopes for the honour unfulfilled.
What does the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas say, and what are all the points Donald Trump has announced to end the war?
Trump announces a major peace plan as Israel and Hamas agree to a ceasefire — hopes rise for an end to months of bloodshed in Gaza.
Trump, Nobel Peace Prize winner? This is the number of Americans who have won the award throughout history
Only four U.S. presidents in history have earned the Nobel Peace Prize—each for advancing peace in different ways, and each surrounded by controversy.
Trump tells Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to push builders to jumpstart home construction
Trump presses mortgage giants to push homebuilders amid housing crunch
The White House responds to the report on alleged changes to Social Security checks in the United States: “It’s President Trump’s legislation”
Officials clarify that no changes are planned to Social Security benefits and point to a Trump-era tax cut law as the only policy shift
Government shutdown continues: what is the current situation, and could Republicans and Democrats reach a deal?
As the shutdown drags into its second week, millions of Americans face delays, missed paychecks, and uncertainty while Congress remains divided.
Bad news for the trucking industry – Trump slams 25% tariffs on medium- and heavy-duty trucks
The 25% import tax starting November 1 could drive up costs for truckers, manufacturers, and everyday consumers across the U.S.
Government shutdown latest: updates on air travel, social security, SNAP payments
How the federal shutdown is affecting paychecks, travel, and benefits across the U.S.
When was the last time the government shut down and what happened?
The last shutdown in 2018 lasted 35 days and cost billions — here’s what happened then, and what it means now.
Good news for drug prices: Pfizer announces deal with Trump
Pfizer’s new deal with Trump could finally bring U.S. drug prices closer to what patients pay in other countries.
US government shuts down – will Social Security still be paid?
What retirees, people with disabilities, and families need to know about their benefits during a government shutdown.