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US government shutdown continues as Senate votes fail for 6th time

US government shutdown continues as Senate votes fail for 6th time

US federal government shutdown enters its 8th day

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Trump suggests Illinois governor, Chicago mayor should be ‘in jail’
08.10.2025

Trump suggests Illinois governor, Chicago mayor should be ‘in jail’

'Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect Ice Officers! Governor Pritzker also!' says president

US Republican lawmaker claims Biden’s aides hid 2016 Ukraine intelligence
08.10.2025

US Republican lawmaker claims Biden’s aides hid 2016 Ukraine intelligence

James Comer says newly classified CIA documents back GOP allegations of suppression of Biden family business ties in Ukraine

US, UK discuss efforts to end Gaza war, Trump’s ceasefire plan
08.10.2025

US, UK discuss efforts to end Gaza war, Trump’s ceasefire plan

Marco Rubio and Yvette Cooper 'emphasized the importance of ending the war in Gaza by implementing President Trump’s 20-point plan' says State Department

US Senate confirms 107 Trump nominees under new rules
08.10.2025

US Senate confirms 107 Trump nominees under new rules

Senators vote 51-47 along party lines to approve nominees, which include ambassadors and agency heads

US envoy Witkoff, Kushner arrive in Egypt for Gaza ceasefire talks: Report
08.10.2025

US envoy Witkoff, Kushner arrive in Egypt for Gaza ceasefire talks: Report

Hamas and Israel continue indirect talks in Sharm El-Sheikh to reach ceasefire and prisoner swap deal under Trump’s plan