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Trump’s ratings steady as the US government shutdown drags into a second week

It’s been eight days since a partial US government shutdown began on October 1, owing to a failure by Congress to agree to a new budget by the September 30 deadline.

The Conversation · Oct 9, 2025

‘Any day this week in primetime’: Hakeem Jeffries just challenged Speaker Mike Johnson to a live debate over shutdown

Johnson dismisses the efforts as ‘theatrics’

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025

Shutdowns are as American as apple pie − in the UK and elsewhere, they just aren’t baked into the process

When it comes to shutdowns, the U.S. is very much an exception rather than the rule.

The Conversation · Oct 2, 2025

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Grattan on Friday: believe it or not, there would be a case for more federal politicians

Should we have more federal politicians? One can anticipate the knee-jerk response from many sceptical voters.

The Conversation · Oct 2, 2025

‘Weaker than he looks’: AOC had fiery words for Trump amid govt shutdown — and they’re burning brighter than his tan

United States House of Representatives member Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has never been the one to mince her words. Especially when it comes to slandering the Republicans and the current U.S. President Donald Trump, AOC is always one step ahead of the others.

The Mary Sue · Oct 2, 2025

Buckle up, America — Republicans and Democrats appear dug in for a long government shutdown

ANALYSIS: Republicans say Democrats ‘don't have the high ground in this situation,’ Eric Garcia writes. But Democrats are unintimidated by threats from the Trump administration to target their states

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025

‘274 FBI agents’: Mike Johnson lectures on the rule of law, but retreats the moment Jake Tapper mentions Jan 6

United States House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson is showing his blatant support for US President Donald Trump despite evidence suggesting otherwise in the January 6 United States Capitol attacks case.

The Mary Sue · Sep 29, 2025

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Trump scrambles to sway MTG, Boebert or Mace on Epstein files as House now has enough votes to force release within days

A special election in Arizona provides the 218th signature to force a vote on the release of files related to Epstein

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2025

Hundreds of Nigerian women protest in push for more female MPs

For several years, Nigerian MPs have been blocking legislation aimed at better representation for women in politics. The country's women – who make up the majority of the electorate – are pushing for a bill that would reserve at least 35 percent of seats in parliament for women.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 25, 2025

China hails rare visit by US lawmakers as ‘ice-breaking journey’

Beijing says visit will help find ‘right way for the two great powers to coexist on this planet’

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2025

DOGE continues its work to shape the government, Rep says - but swerves when asked who is leading it

GOP Rep. Pete Sessions said DOGE remains ‘an active component in the government’

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025

How the House could force a vote on releasing all the Epstein files — even if no more Republicans sign on

A series of special elections might give the discharge petition enough votes in the House. The Senate is another question

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025

Will Republicans in Congress finally stand up to Trump?

The president has steamrollered the separation of powers but so far his sway over his party has been firm

The Guardian - US · Sep 8, 2025

Donald Trump was an FBI ‘informant’ on Jeffrey Epstein, Republican Mike Johnson claims

The leader of the House of Representatives said Trump was ‘horrified’ by the controversy

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2025

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We Got This Covered · Sep 4, 2025

‘Willing to name names’: Thomas Massie and MTG teaming up to go after Epstein’s network

This might finally break up Trump and MTG for good.

International Business Times UK · Sep 4, 2025

Epstein Survivors Just Announced They Will Be Making Their Own Abuser List - When Will It Be Released?

Epstein survivors announce their own abuser list at 2025 Capitol rally, demanding full files as sex trafficking trends surge. No date yet, but bipartisan push intensifies—will Trump respond?

The Conversation · Sep 3, 2025

Albanese government to bring forward home care packages in major backdown

The Albanese government has announced 20,000 home care packages will be brought forward to be delivered before the end of October – immediately after opposing doing so in the Senate.

International Business Times · Sep 2, 2025

US House Committee Releases Batch Of 'Epstein Files'

A US House of Representatives committee released a first batch of documents on Tuesday from the investigation into notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025

Four things to watch as Congress takes over Epstein files probe after Trump inaction on sex trafficker’s ‘list’

ANALYSIS: The House will have a forced vote, Chuck Schumer dusts off a little-known rule and Trump’s response will all characterize the next phase of the Epstein investigation, Eric Garcia writes

The Conversation · Aug 28, 2025

The governor of California is in a high-stakes battle with Donald Trump. It’s not yet clear who will win

The last governor of California who became president of the United States was Republican Ronald Reagan. Democrat Gavin Newsom wants to be the next one. To get there, Newsom is in a knife fight with Donald Trump.

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2025

Trump says he plans to sue California over redistricting - but Texas is apparently OK

The president intends to challenge California’s redistricting plan which state officials created in response to the Texas map-grab that Trump encouraged

The Guardian - AU · Aug 24, 2025

Coalition’s climate tussles to get public airing as parliament debates Barnaby Joyce’s bill to dump net zero

Ideological tensions to be on full display amid growing list of Liberal state divisions opposed to emissions reduction policy

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2025

Doomsday scenarios after Texas and California go nuclear on redistricting: See how it all plays out

NEWS ANALYSIS: A mid-decade redrawing of congressional maps would have implications far beyond the 2026 midterm elections, write John Bowden and Eric Garcia. The Independent illustrates, with interactive maps by Alicja Hagopian, what’s at stake for control of the US House of Representatives — and potentially the last two years…

Al Jazeera · Aug 21, 2025

What’s the Texas redistricting fight about, and how has California reacted?

Trump’s demand for new district maps in Republican-led states sparked a redistricting fight of the midterm elections.

Latin Times · Aug 19, 2025

Hakeem Jeffries Says Noem Will Answer for 'Lack of Respect for Due Process' in Immigration Crackdown if Dems Win Back House

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem would face congressional scrutiny if Democrats retake control of the House of Representatives.

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