US Government Shutdown Crisis Explained
America faces another federal government shutdown as political deadlock threatens to halt essential services and plunge the nation into chaos.
America faces another federal government shutdown as political deadlock threatens to halt essential services and plunge the nation into chaos.
The UK government has secured a major legal victory, winning £122 million from a PPE company connected to Tory peer Michelle Mone over defective protective equipment supplied during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Newly elected Prime Minister Keir Starmer confronts a staggering data management crisis with critical government information scattered across insecure platforms including WhatsApp and personal emails, according to alarming official findings.
The heartbroken grandmother of Noah Cuatro, the four-year-old boy tortured to death despite multiple warnings to authorities, is taking legal action against social workers she claims ignored clear signs of abuse in a case that has shocked America.
The US Senate narrowly approved a temporary funding extension to prevent a government shutdown, revealing deep political divisions as the midnight deadline loomed.
A looming US government shutdown threatens to disrupt healthcare for millions of vulnerable Americans, with Medicaid services and medical research facing immediate suspension as political deadlock continues.
Hilary Benn accuses UK ministers of failing to engage with Irish government on Northern Ireland matters, creating significant diplomatic tensions and protocol implementation challenges.
Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer pursued a staggering $105 million Medicaid reimbursement lawsuit against the Trump administration while seeking regulatory approval for its COVID-19 vaccine, reveals explosive court documents.
WhatsApp founder Jan Koum takes French designer Remi Tessier to court, claiming fraud and breach of contract in multi-million pound Silicon Valley mansion renovation.
Australia launches landmark legal battle against TikTok and Instagram, accusing them of deliberately addicting children to their platforms while demanding billions in compensation for the mental health damage caused.
Mikhail Prokhorov, former Brooklyn Nets owner and prominent political donor, is being sued for alleged sexual assault and wrongful termination by a former employee in a shocking legal case.
Former political staffer Bruce Lehrmann claims the Australian government is denying him natural justice in his legal battle against the National Anti-Corruption Commission over its high-profile investigation.
An explosive new documentary reveals how a small group of public servants, journalists, and welfare recipients risked everything to uncover the truth behind Australia's disastrous automated debt recovery program.
Thailand's capital prepares for a significant demonstration as pro-democracy groups plan a major rally near Government House, calling for political reforms and the Prime Minister's resignation.
A newly unsealed lawsuit alleges a major Los Angeles film school misled students with false promises of Hollywood careers, trapping them in crippling debt. The case exposes what plaintiffs call a 'predatory' for-profit education model.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves receives a stark economic reality check from the Treasury's top official, who revealed there's no cash reserve for new spending, forcing tough fiscal choices.
Instagram owner Meta is being sued for billions by a former children's commissioner over claims it designed 'addictive' features harming young users' mental health.
The Irish Government launches an unprecedented legal challenge against the UK's controversial Troubles Legacy Act, setting the stage for a major diplomatic and legal clash over justice for victims.
The UK Government faces a major legal setback as the High Court rules its controversial Troubles Legacy Act, offering conditional immunity to ex-soldiers and paramilitaries, breaches human rights laws and international obligations.
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney delivers a stark warning, accusing the UK government of undermining devolution and damaging bilateral relations with a 'unilateral' and 'high-handed' approach.
Cyril Ramaphosa begins a new era of coalition government in South Africa after the ANC lost its majority. Key challenges include economic reform and a fragile power-sharing agreement.
The Australian government launches a new data-matching blitz to slash Centrelink payments for those receiving benefits they may not be entitled to, sparking debate over welfare integrity.
Exclusive: Labour MP Paul Ovenden dramatically resigns from Keir Starmer's government, citing 'deep concerns' over policy direction and Whitehall dysfunction in a major blow to the Prime Minister.
Exclusive analysis reveals central government and NHS vacancies hit unprecedented levels despite Labour's promised employment crackdown, raising serious questions about the Chancellor's strategy.
Former US President Donald Trump has launched a colossal $15 billion lawsuit against The New York Times, alleging a conspiracy to obtain his confidential tax records. The legal battle centres on a Pulitzer Prize-winning 2018 investigation.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is sued by a government watchdog for withholding transition team records, raising transparency concerns just months after his re-election.
Maurene Comey, daughter of ex-FBI director James Comey, files landmark lawsuit alleging unlawful demotion for seeking to recuse herself from the Jeffrey Epstein case due to undisclosed conflicts.
Scotland's First Minister calls for an emergency meeting with the Prime Minister, urging immediate action on investment, Brexit fallout, and cost-of-living pressures.
John Swinney claims Westminster is deliberately undermining Scottish economy by diverting a major foreign investment to Yorkshire, sparking a major constitutional row.
The UK Government has rejected the Scottish Government's request for powers to nationalise the threatened Tata Steel plant in Falkirk, sparking a fierce constitutional row over economic intervention and devolved authority.