Mass “No Kings” protests swept US cities as demonstrators accused President Donald Trump of authoritarianism during an ongoing government shutdown. The rallies, featuring a street-party vibe, drew thousands nationwide amid sharp partisan clashes over democracy and dissent.
President Donald Trump said achieving peace in the Middle East is “harder” than ending the U.S. government shutdown, as he left for Egypt to attend a Gaza peace summit after brokering a landmark ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
US President Donald Trump said he has instructed the Pentagon to ensure military personnel are paid on October 15 despite the ongoing federal government shutdown, which entered its second week amid political deadlock between Republicans and Democrats.
The US government shutdown has entered its second week with no clear resolution. While Trump and Congress remain at odds, quiet bipartisan discussions are emerging over expiring health care subsidies, a key issue fueling the political deadlock.
As the US government shutdown stretches into its sixth day, Donald Trump has offered to negotiate with Democrats but insists they must reopen the government first. The deadlock has furloughed 750,000 workers and disrupted key federal services nationwide.
The US faces its first government shutdown in seven years as talks between Trump and Democrats fail, with disputes over Medicaid cuts and funding deadlines leaving federal services at risk.
