US House Speaker Mike Johnson Cancels Activities Amid Shutdown
Mike Johnson, Republican Speaker of the US House of Representatives, is canceling all of the chamber's activities next week.
WorldMike Johnson, Republican Speaker of the US House of Representatives, is canceling all of the chamber's activities next week.
WorldThe US President Donald Trump's government is freezing a multi-billion investment in infrastructure in Chicago. It is the government's latest action against Democrat-controlled regions since the government apparatus was shut down earlier in the week.
World politicsSome state-funded activities in the USA have been stopped since top politicians have not been able to agree on the budget. On the White House website, a clock is ticking, showing how long the shutdown has lasted.
World politicsLarge parts of the US government apparatus are on their way to being shut down due to disagreement about the federal budget in the US Senate. The dollar is being pushed downward and gold is reaching new record heights. But on Wall Street and stock exchanges around the world, no clear signs of concern are visible yet.
World politicsToday, Democrats and Republicans are gathering at the White House for a last attempt to avoid the shutdown of the US government apparatus. However, neither of the sides has shown any interest in giving in.
World politicsWe are at war. The gloves are off. New York's democratic governor Kathy Hochul and several colleagues see red over Texas attempt to redraw the boundaries of the state's electoral districts. The purpose is to secure congressional seats for the Republicans in next year's midterm elections.
WorldThe Democrats have invoked an obscure law in a new attempt to force Donald Trump to disclose the Epstein documents.
World politicsUSA's House of Representatives has voted yes to Donald Trump's disputed budget. But the margin was minimal and the criticism in Congress was powerful. The President is to sign the comprehensive legislative package today, on the American national day.
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