Trump plans mass federal layoffs during shutdown
Former President Donald Trump and allies are reportedly planning sweeping federal workforce reductions that could bypass Congress, raising concerns about government stability and workers' rights.
Former President Donald Trump and allies are reportedly planning sweeping federal workforce reductions that could bypass Congress, raising concerns about government stability and workers' rights.
Hundreds of thousands of US federal employees confront financial uncertainty as political gridlock threatens to halt government paychecks, with essential services at risk.
Hundreds of thousands of American federal employees could see delayed or reduced paychecks as Congress races against time to avert a catastrophic government shutdown.
Hundreds of thousands of American federal employees confront financial catastrophe as political stalemate in Washington triggers government shutdown, leaving workers without pay during crucial holiday season.
Federal law enforcement officers have been deployed to Portland, Oregon without state approval, sparking protests and raising serious questions about states' rights and federal overreach in American democracy.
Former President Donald Trump urges Republican lawmakers to force a government shutdown unless his demands are met, risking pay suspensions for millions of federal workers and military personnel.
Exclusive analysis reveals the devastating human cost of potential government shutdown, with 850,000 federal employees facing immediate financial catastrophe and essential services at risk.
Exclusive analysis reveals how JD Vance's controversial stance on government shutdown could trigger mass federal layoffs and economic turmoil in the US.
The US federal government has entered a partial shutdown after Democratic lawmakers refused to support a Republican spending bill, leaving critical services in limbo and hundreds of thousands of workers facing furlough.
America faces imminent government shutdown as political deadlock over funding intensifies. Critical services at risk as Trump administration takes hardline stance in budget negotiations.
Afghanistan faces a complete communications collapse as the Taliban-enforced internet blackout continues, severing millions from vital services and global connectivity.
The Taliban regime has severed Afghanistan's internet connectivity, isolating 40 million people from the world in what experts call one of the most severe digital crackdowns in modern history.
Exclusive: Top-flight football clubs are in discussions with the Department for Work and Pensions to help identify benefit claimants who might be secretly earning from playing semi-professional football.
President Trump signs sweeping executive order designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization, launching unprecedented crackdown on militant anarchist groups across the United States.
Leading immigrant rights organisations condemn the Trump administration's sweeping new enforcement measures, warning of widespread fear and constitutional overreach.
Former President Trump initiates a Supreme Court battle to block the renomination of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, setting up a major constitutional confrontation over presidential powers and central bank independence.
A series of high-profile scandals involving China's wealthy religious leaders is shaking public faith and forcing a government crackdown on the lucrative 'temple economy'.
Former Fox News host Megyn Kelly and ex-Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi launch a scathing critique on the 'weaponisation' of government against free speech, warning of a chilling effect on American liberties.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivers sobering testimony, indicating prolonged high interest rates as inflation proves more persistent than anticipated, sending ripples through global markets.
Iranian authorities have launched a severe crackdown after a video surfaced showing boys and girls dancing together alongside an unveiled woman at a Tehran amusement park, sparking international condemnation.
Two members of the Russian protest group Pussy Riot have been sentenced to prison for an anti-war performance in a Moscow supermarket, amid a continued Kremlin crackdown on dissent over the Ukraine invasion.
A US appeals court has dismissed Lisa Cook's lawsuit against Donald Trump, ruling the former president had absolute immunity when he fired her from the Federal Reserve Board in 2025. The landmark decision raises serious questions about presidential power
Former President Donald Trump pledges a dramatic federal intervention to tackle violent crime in Washington DC, vowing to override local leadership and send in 'surge' forces if re-elected.
A controversial US immigration directive from Donald Trump is cited as a key trigger for a sweeping South Korean crackdown on illegal workers, resulting in mass arrests and industry turmoil.
Hasan Mutlu, the CHP mayor of Van, has been arrested on corruption charges in a move critics label a politically motivated assault on Turkey's opposition ahead of key elections.
A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent is in critical condition after a targeted shooting in Chicago's West Side. Federal authorities are investigating the brazen daylight attack.
The Trump administration issues a stern warning to foreign nationals making light of political violence, specifically targeting those joking about the assassination of commentator Charlie Kirk. Officials threaten visa cancellations and travel bans.
UK authorities launch a major crackdown on illicit vaping, seizing millions of illegal e-cigarettes in coordinated raids from Bondi to Chicago. Discover the scale of the operation and the global black market it targets.
Glasgow's SNP leader issues a stark warning that the city is on the brink of a migrant disaster, unable to cope with a surge in homeless refugees following Labour's hotel crackdown. Exclusive analysis reveals the mounting pressure on Scotland's largest ci
JD Vance, Donald Trump's vice-presidential nominee, unveils a hardline policy to combat urban crime, pledging a new era of law and order and targeting progressive district attorneys.