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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.
Final Epstein document cache released by US Justice Department, including over 3 million pages
Democrats say deal reached with Trump to avert shutdown, immigration talks to continue
Israel to seek new 10-year security deal with Trump administration, FT reports
US senators unveil bill to prevent easing of curbs on Nvidia chip sales to China
"Denying Beijing access to (the best American) AI chips is essential to our national security," Republican Senator Pete Ricketts said in a statement.
US Supreme Court revives pro-Republican Texas voting map
The Supreme Court reinstated Texas’s GOP drawn electoral map, a move that could shift multiple House seats and intensify the 2026 battle for control of Congress.
Democrats troubled by video of US strike on Caribbean drug boat, Republicans defend attack
The second strike, ordered by Admiral Frank Bradley, led some lawmakers to suggest that the US may have violated the law of war.
Peruvian court sentences former President Castillo to over 11 years in prison for rebellion
Peru's political chaos continues: Castillo's jailing brings the total to five former presidents behind bars. Peru has cycled through six presidents since 2018.
Israeli-American 'ShamWow' infomercial icon seeks Texas Republican Congress seat
Shlomi, 61, is an Israeli-American who gained prominence for his role in a popular infomercial in the United States for the cleaning tool, the “ShamWow” towel.
What Marjorie Taylor Greene's exit tells us on Donald Trump's grip of Republicans - opinion
As she exited, Taylor Greene had a dire warning for her Republican colleagues. She foresees a blue wave (Democratic Party victories) in next year’s House of Representatives election.
FBI probing Democrats who called for US military to refuse illegal Trump orders
US President Donald Trump also has accused the six Democrats of sedition and said in a social media post that the crime is punishable by death.
US Jewish Congressmembers sponsor bipartisan bill to create ‘Jewish Refugee Day’
'Recognizing Jewish Refugee Day helps to ensure that Congress continues to bring awareness to the history of antisemitism and stand with the Jewish community around the world.'
Greene considers 2028 White House run as she quits Congress amid Trump feud - Time
"My only goal and desire has ever been to hold the Republican Party accountable for the promises it makes to the American people and put America First," Marjorie Taylor Greene said.
Jewish Sen. Slotkin targeted by bomb threat after Trump accuses her of ‘seditious acts’
After she posted a video calling on US military members to "refuse illegal orders," Trump called for Slotkin to be arrested for seditious acts.
