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US Shutdown Nears As Trump, Democrats Fail To Agree

US Shutdown Nears As Trump, Democrats Fail To Agree

September 30, 2025 5:28 am

With hours left before federal funding runs dry, Washington remains locked in a stalemate. A high-level meeting between President Donald Trump and Democratic leaders ended without resolution, pushing the United States closer to a government shutdown.

The session at the White House yielded more posturing than compromise. “We’re headed to a shutdown because Democrats won’t do the right thing,” Vice President JD Vance declared, accusing the opposition of holding the public hostage to their demands. Democratic leader Chuck Schumer countered that “very large differences” remained, leaving little hope for a breakthrough before Tuesday night’s deadline.

At the core of the …

Trump’s Gaza Proposal Opens Door, But Doubts Persist

Trump’s Gaza Proposal Opens Door, But Doubts Persist

September 30, 2025 4:29 am

When Donald Trump strode into the White House briefing room this week beside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, he declared his Gaza plan “one of the greatest days in the history of civilization.” Hyperbole, of course, has long been his register. Still, the proposal he laid out—20 principles aimed at ending the war—marks a notable shift in Washington’s approach, even if it is less a peace deal than a framework for further bargaining.

The plan would freeze battle lines, secure the release of hostages, and place Gaza under an interim authority supervised by a new international “Board of Peace,” with …

Trump’s Gaza Plan Draws Cautious Global Welcome

Trump’s Gaza Plan Draws Cautious Global Welcome

September 30, 2025 3:34 am

A chorus of cautious approval echoed across capitals in Europe and the Middle East on Monday, as leaders weighed a sweeping U.S. proposal to halt the war in Gaza. President Donald Trump, flanked by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, unveiled what he called “a historic day for peace.” The plan, he warned, offered Hamas a final chance: accept the terms or face the full weight of Israel’s military.

At its core, the blueprint demands an immediate cease-fire. Within 72 hours, Hamas would be required to release 20 living hostages and the remains of more than two dozen others believed dead. …

Trump To Meet Congress Leaders As Shutdown Deadline Looms

Trump To Meet Congress Leaders As Shutdown Deadline Looms

September 29, 2025 6:22 am

President Donald Trump is set to meet with Republican and Democratic leaders on Monday as Washington races to avoid a partial government shutdown at midnight Wednesday.

The standoff comes after Senate Democrats earlier this month blocked a Republican-backed stopgap spending bill that would have kept the government funded until November 21. Democrats insist any deal must include measures to expand healthcare coverage, including reversing cuts to Medicaid contained in Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Republicans argue healthcare should be debated separately as part of broader spending negotiations.

With Republicans holding 53 Senate seats, at least 60 votes are required …

Four Killed In Shooting, Fire Attack At Michigan Mormon Church

Four Killed In Shooting, Fire Attack At Michigan Mormon Church

September 29, 2025 6:02 am

At least four people were killed and eight others injured after a gunman rammed a vehicle into a church in Michigan, opened fire, and set the building ablaze, police said.

The attack took place on Sunday morning at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, about 60 miles (100km) northwest of Detroit. Hundreds of worshippers were inside when the violence began.

The suspect, identified as Thomas Jacob Sanford, 40, of Burton, Michigan, was shot dead by police in the church car park just minutes after the assault. Authorities described the incident as an “act of targeted …

Trump Names Ellison, Dell, Murdochs In TikTok Takeover Group

Trump Names Ellison, Dell, Murdochs In TikTok Takeover Group

September 26, 2025 7:56 am

Trump has named Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, Dell Technologies CEO Michael Dell, and media executives Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch as part of a group seeking to acquire TikTok’s US operations.

Speaking on Fox News’ Sunday Briefing, the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump said the well-known business figures would be involved in taking control of the video-sharing app’s algorithm — the key asset in the deal. “Larry Ellison is involved. Michael Dell is involved. Lachlan is involved, and Rupert Murdoch is probably going to be in the group,” Trump said.

The remarks mark a shift from the …

Trump Alleges Autism Link To Tylenol, Alarming Experts

Trump Alleges Autism Link To Tylenol, Alarming Experts

September 23, 2025 9:43 am

President Donald Trump has ignited a storm of concern in the medical community after suggesting a link between Tylenol use in pregnancy and autism — a claim that leading researchers say is unproven and potentially dangerous.

Speaking from the Oval Office on Monday, Trump said doctors in the United States would soon be advised against prescribing the popular pain reliever, known elsewhere as paracetamol, to expectant mothers. He urged women to “fight like hell” to take it only in cases of extreme fever.

The comments drew immediate pushback. Tylenol’s maker, Kenvue, said in a statement that the science “clearly shows …

Kimmel Suspension Sparks Trump Praise, Democrat Outcry

Kimmel Suspension Sparks Trump Praise, Democrat Outcry

September 19, 2025 8:11 am

President Donald Trump has seized on the suspension of comedian Jimmy Kimmel, celebrating the move while Democrats rally behind new legislation aimed at protecting free speech.

Trump, writing on his Truth Social platform Thursday, mocked Kimmel after ABC pulled Jimmy Kimmel Live from its programming. “He made a total FOOL of himself,” Trump posted, alongside a clip from last year’s Academy Awards in which Kimmel mocked him. Earlier, the president claimed Kimmel was “fired” for making a “horrible” remark about conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was recently killed.

Speaking to reporters upon his return from the United Kingdom, Trump suggested …

Ukraine Becomes Test Of Britain’s Soft Power On Trump

Ukraine Becomes Test Of Britain’s Soft Power On Trump

September 18, 2025 5:37 am

King Charles III’s state banquet speech on Wednesday was cloaked in tradition, heavy on ceremony, and cautious in tone. Yet amid the gilded grandeur of Windsor Castle, one short passage cut through the pageantry: Ukraine.

“In two World Wars, we fought together to defeat the forces of tyranny,” the king said, raising his glass toward President Donald Trump beneath the vaulted ceiling of St. George’s Hall. “Today, as tyranny once again threatens Europe, we and our allies stand together in support of Ukraine, to deter aggression and secure peace.”

The words were gentle, but deliberate. For Britain, Ukraine remains the …

Japan Exports To US Drop 14% As Trump Tariffs Bite

Japan Exports To US Drop 14% As Trump Tariffs Bite

September 17, 2025 8:50 am

Japanese exports to the United States fell sharply in August, plunging nearly 14 percent as President Donald Trump’s tariffs continued to disrupt trade flows and weigh heavily on Japan’s key industries. Official data released by Japan’s finance ministry showed a 13.8 percent year-on-year decline in the value of goods shipped to the US, the steepest drop in more than four years. The auto sector, which accounts for about a third of Japanese exports to the American market, was hit hardest.

Car shipments tumbled 28.4 percent, while auto parts slid 7.1 percent, underscoring the pressure on manufacturers already struggling with a …

Asian Markets Gain Ahead Of Fed Rate Cut Decision

Asian Markets Gain Ahead Of Fed Rate Cut Decision

September 16, 2025 7:36 am

Asian stocks pushed higher on Tuesday, extending Wall Street’s record-breaking momentum, as traders prepared for what is widely expected to be a US interest rate cut this week. The move comes as investors also monitor potential talks between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

The Federal Reserve’s policy decision, due Wednesday, is viewed as a near certainty, but market focus has shifted to the central bank’s “dot plot” projections for borrowing costs in the months ahead. Investors will also parse comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell for signals on how aggressively the bank may ease policy as the …

After Charlie Kirk’s Killing, Trump Intensifies ‘Radical Left’ Attacks

After Charlie Kirk’s Killing, Trump Intensifies ‘Radical Left’ Attacks

September 14, 2025 7:28 am

In the days since conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot, President Donald Trump has intensified his rhetoric against what he calls the “radical left,” blaming them for Kirk’s assassination and broader political violence — a contrast to his comparatively muted responses when Democrats have been targeted.

Speaking to NBC News on Saturday, Trump said he wanted the country to “heal” but added: “We’re dealing with a radical left group of lunatics, and they don’t play fair and they never did.”

His comments echoed a video message from the Oval Office hours after Kirk’s death on Wednesday, in which Trump …

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