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US Government Shutdown: Day 37 Crisis Deepens

America faces unprecedented turmoil as the longest government shutdown in history enters its 37th day, with vital services collapsing and economic damage mounting daily.

Trump pressure threatens US government shutdown

Former President Donald Trump's pressure on Republican lawmakers threatens to trigger a massive federal government shutdown, putting millions of workers and essential services at risk.

Trump's Government Shutdown Crisis Deepens

The US faces political turmoil as Donald Trump threatens a government shutdown while controversial Venezuela negotiations proceed. Get the latest on the Senate standoff and what it means for American politics.

Trump's shutdown push meets Democratic resistance

Former President Donald Trump's call for Republican senators to force a government shutdown over immigration policies meets stiff resistance from unified Democratic opposition, creating political turmoil in Washington.

Trump's shutdown threat risks military pay

Exclusive: Former President Donald Trump urges Republican allies to trigger a government shutdown unless military funding is slashed, putting soldiers' paychecks at risk just weeks before the election.

Billionaire's £45m record donation to UK armed forces

Timothy Mellon, billionaire heir to the Pittsburgh banking dynasty, makes unprecedented £45 million donation to support British military personnel and their families through the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust.

Republican filibuster pushes US government toward shutdown

A group of hardline Republican senators has initiated a filibuster against a temporary spending bill, dramatically increasing the likelihood of a partial US government shutdown this weekend as political tensions escalate in Washington.

US in longest government shutdown in history

The United States faces an unprecedented political crisis as Republican hardliners trigger the longest government shutdown in the nation's history, leaving federal services paralysed and millions of workers unpaid.

Government Shutdown Crisis: Supreme Court Security Threat

Exclusive: The ongoing US government shutdown creates a perfect storm of security threats at the Supreme Court, with Capitol Police officers facing immense pressure as political tensions escalate in Washington DC.

US Government Shutdown: AOC & Sanders vs Republicans

America faces another government shutdown as progressive Democrats clash with Republicans over spending bills, with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders warning of catastrophic consequences for ordinary Americans.

NATO F-35s intercept Russian spy plane near Norway

In a tense high-altitude confrontation, two advanced NATO F-35 fighter jets were urgently scrambled to intercept and shadow a Russian intelligence aircraft approaching Norwegian airspace, showcasing the ongoing aerial brinkmanship in Europe's northern fro

Senator Pocock evicted from Parliament sports club

Independent Senator David Pocock faces expulsion from Parliament House sports facilities after refusing to pay disputed fees, sparking debate over parliamentary privileges and member rights.

Police shooting leaves man with life-changing injuries

A dramatic four-hour police standoff culminated in officers shooting a man, leaving him with life-changing injuries after family members reported he was threatening others with what appeared to be a firearm.

Oklahoma Governor blocks National Guard Trump deployment

In a dramatic political standoff, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has blocked National Guard troops from deploying to support Donald Trump's security detail, challenging Pentagon authority and igniting a constitutional debate about military command.

Democrats: Republicans Delaying Vital FAA Funding

Political tensions soar as Democrats claim Republican lawmakers are intentionally delaying critical FAA reauthorisation, potentially jeopardising airport operations and passenger safety across America.

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