Us Government Nears Shutdown after Trump Attacks Funding Bill
Sort by
Date
-
US military's mini space shuttle returns to Earth after orbiting for 434 days on a secret mission
The U.S. military's classified mini space shuttle has returned to Earth after circling the world for 434 daysABC News - Mar. 7 -
Federal firefighters secure permanent pay raises in spending bill
Federal wildland firefighters secured a permanent pay raise Friday after years of waiting for Congress to answer their plea.NBC News - 17h -
US education department to lay off 1,300 people as Trump vows to close agency
Firings announced Tuesday as administration decried as ‘detached from how Americans live’. The US Department of Education intends to lay off nearly half of its workforce. The layoffs of 1,300 ...The Guardian - 3d -
House GOP promotes use of 'Taiwan' over 'Chinese Taipei' in slight to Beijing
A group of House Republicans is introducing legislation to assert Taiwan as the official name of the independently-governed island in U.S. communication, pushing back against claims to the ...The Hill - 22h -
Ethiopia's Tigray regional government appeals for help after factional fighters seize key towns
Yahoo News - 2d -
Von der Leyen says €150bn defence loans should be spent in Europe
Funds to be used on weapons from EU and like-minded European nations such as UK, Norway and SwitzerlandFinancial Times - 4d -
Ukraine launches ‘massive’ drone attack on Moscow
Massive drone strikes on Moscow left a trail of destruction in residential areas in Ukraine’s largest ever attack on the city according to local officials. The attacks come as the U.S. and Ukraine ...NBC News - 4d -
A New Era of Attacks on Encryption Is Starting to Heat Up
The UK, France, Sweden, and EU have made fresh attacks on end-to-end encryption. Some of the attacks are more “crude” than those in recent years, experts say.Wired - 1d -
Iran criticises 'bullying countries' after Trump letter for nuclear talks
Trump says he offered Iran a chance to negotiate on their nuclear programme or face military action.BBC News - 6d -
Trump’s tariffs won’t solve the opioid crisis, but a deal with China might
They provide leverage that Trump should use to strike a deal with China to more comprehensively regulate its pharmaceutical and chemical industries.The Hill - 3d -
Swamp Notes: Why Trump may want a weaker dollar
The US currency is down. Does President Donald Trump and his team want it that way?Financial Times - 11h -
Ethiopia's Tigray regional govt appeals for help after fighters seize key towns
The interim government of Ethiopia’s Tigray region has appealed for the Ethiopian federal government to intervene after a faction of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front seized control of two major ...ABC News - 2d -
Former mafia godfather shot dead on highway in France
Jean-Pierre Maldera died after he was shot in his car in the middle of a busy highway near the French city of Grenoble, officials said.CBS News - 1d -
Trump responds to market meltdown
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story White House touts record after Trump demurs on recession The Trump administration ...The Hill - 4d -
NTSB gives two major, urgent safety recommendations for DCA after plane collision
The National Transportation Safety Board is warning of a "serious safety issue" in the airspace surrounding Reagan National Airport near Washington, D.C. CBS News White House reporter Olivia ...CBS News - 3d -
Musk’s cuts fail to stop US federal spending hitting new record
Government spending rose to $603bn in February despite hyperactive efficiency drive, data showsFinancial Times - 2d -
US toughens visitor registration rules for Canadians
The United States is cracking down on long-term visits from Canadians by now requiring visitors in the U.S. longer than 30 days to register with the government. Those who are over the age of 14 ...The Hill - 3d -
Karl Rove: Trump claims of DOGE 'fraud' discoveries will backfire
Republican strategist Karl Rove said President Trump’s claims that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has discovered “hundreds of billions” in government “fraud” will backfire when ...The Hill - 4d -
Europe's response to the threat from Trump
Post-war security and trade framework crumbles under new US leadershipFinancial Times - 2d -
What Is Lorazepam? The Drug From ‘The White Lotus’ Carries Real Risks
Prescription drugs like lorazepam — used to treat anxiety, panic attacks and sleep disorders — play a role in popular TV shows like “The White Lotus” and “The Pitt.”The New York Times - 2d -
White House says Trump won't cut Social Security, Medicare after Musk remarks
The White House on Tuesday asserted President Trump would not cut Social Security or Medicare after tech billionaire Elon Musk's comments about the need to examine entitlement spending gained ...The Hill - 4d -
Russian strike on Ukraine kills more than 10 after Trump threatens sanctions
Russia struck the Donetsk region in Ukraine on Friday, killing at least 11 and wounding 30 people according to Ukraine’s officials, hours after President Trump threatened to impose sanctions on ...The Hill - Mar. 8 -
U.S. stock futures fall after a rough week on Wall Street, as Trump won’t rule out recession
U.S. stock futures fell Sunday, as President Donald Trump offered little reassurance after the S&P 500 had its worst week since September.MarketWatch - 5d -
Pakistan militants attack train and take passengers hostage
Police say at least three people were injured in the attack and it is unclear how many people are being held hostage.BBC News - 3d -
Tributes to 'secret hero' of Glasgow terror attack
Builder Stephen Clarkson, who took down one of the attackers, has died from cancer, aged 59.BBC News - 2d -
Canada backs down from 25% electricity surcharge after Trump threats
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday he had agreed to suspend a 25% surcharge on electricity imports into the United States after having conversed with U.S.NBC News - 4d -
German tourists’ ordeal reportedly ending as they are returned from US detention
Jessica Brösche to join Lucas Sielaff, who is reported to have returned to Germany on 6 March. A German tourist detained by US immigration authorities is due to be deported back to Germany on ...The Guardian - 3d -
US unveils new app for 'self-deportations'
The Trump administration has told migrants to leave voluntarily or face harsher consequences.BBC News - 4d -
The Indo-Pacific grapples with a reckless China and feckless US
Increasing uncertainty clouds the region’s future as it tries to decipher Trump’s line on BeijingFinancial Times - 1d -
Russian strike on Ukrainian town kills 11 as US cuts intelligence sharing with Kyiv
A Russian strike on a town in Ukraine’s embattled Donetsk region has killed at least 11 people as a wave of heavy aerial attacks continued into the second night following a U.S. decision to stop ...ABC News - Mar. 8 -
Florian Wirtz injury: Knee issue forces Bayer Leverkusen superstar out for Champions League vs. Bayern Munich
Leverkusen are already down 3-0 after the first leg and will now be without their attacking superstar for several weeksCBS Sports - 5d -
'Hamilton' cancels Kennedy Center run after Trump takeover
'Hamilton' creator Lin-Manuel Miranda said he doesn't want the show to play at what he called the 'Trump Kennedy Center.'Los Angeles Times - Mar. 5 -
Apple now faces a problem far bigger than tariffs or weak iPhone sales
A prominent Apple blogger says the company “squandered” its credibility by advertising Siri features as an iPhone 16 selling point — when they were nowhere near ready to use.MarketWatch - 3h -
US stock futures inch higher after selloff amid recession concerns
Dow futures traded up 156 points, or about 0.36%.ABC News - 4d -
Russia faces moment of 'truth' after Ukraine, US agree ceasefire plan
The prospects for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine "is in Moscow's hands," a top aide to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said following talks with the U.S.ABC News - 3d -
Lara Trump: Americans should be 'kissing the feet of Elon Musk and Donald Trump'
Fox News host and former Republican National Committee co-Chair Lara Trump argued Americans should be thankful for the work billionaire Elon Musk is doing on behalf of President Trump to shrink the ...The Hill - 4d -
More Americans are now seeking UK citizenship. Three of them tell us why
Donald Trump’s re-election has made many in the US doubt whether the direction of their nation is for them. A record number of Americans are seeking UK citizenship, according to recent data.. In ...The Guardian - 6d -
Mark Carney to replace Trudeau as Canada’s prime minister
Former central bank head accuses Donald Trump of attacking Canadian workers and familiesFinancial Times - 5d -
America Can’t Be Great if America Is Stupid
Trump’s attack on higher education and scientific research undermines some of our most competitive advantages.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump calls Tesla boycott 'illegal' and says he's buying one to support Elon Musk
Trump called Musk, the controversial leader of Tesla and a new government efficiency initiative, a "truly great American."CNBC - 3d
