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Shutdown countdown – what happens when the US government freezes?

Political dysfunction in Washington is threatening to plunge the United States into another government shutdown – with far-reaching consequences for more than two million federal employees across the country.

Euronews

What will happen if there's a government shutdown at day's end

Washington is just hours away from yet another federal government shutdown

The Independent UK

Mexican President Sheinbaum Hails Agreement To Curb Illegal Flow Of Weapons From The U.S.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum hailed an agreement reached with the U.S. to curb the illegal flow of weapons from the latter, claiming it is the first time that Washington made a commitment to expand operations in its own territory to this end.

Latin Times

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US Gold Reserves Top $1 Trillion–But Washington Math Is Stuck In 1973

The price of gold surged to $3,800 per ounce on Monday, sending the market value of U.S. gold reserves past the $1 trillion mark—but on the government's books, it's still worth pennies in comparison.

Benzinga

Why Washington Wants Half Of America's Chips Made Locally

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE: TSM) stock gained on Monday amid renewed geopolitical and supply chain discussions, as the United States intensifies its efforts to onshore semiconductor production.

Benzinga

Washington might send Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, Vance says

Amid growing impatience over the Kremlin’s reluctance to participate in direct talks with Ukraine, Washington is now considering providing Kyiv with Tomahawk missiles, according to US Vice President JD Vance.

Euronews

David Marriott reveals the correct way to pronounce the popular hotel chain—and you've probably been doing it wrong

The Marriott empire can be traced back to 1927, when David’s grandfather, J. Willard Marriott, opened a nine-stool A&W root beer stand in Washington, D.C.

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Lola Young cancels gig after collapsing onstage

Singer Lola Young cancelled gig in Washington, D.C. a day after collapsing onstage during a show in New York.

BANG Premier

Government Shutdown, Job Report and Other Key Things to Watch this Week

Markets enter a potentially volatile week as Washington faces the looming threat of a government shutdown amid Congressional budget negotiations, while investors await Friday's September jobs report.

Barchart

Jensen Huang says China is ‘nanoseconds behind’ the US in chipmaking, calls for reducing US export restrictions on Nvidia's AI chips

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says China is just “nanoseconds behind” the U.S. in chipmaking and that Washington should stop trying to wall off the market.

Tom’s Hardware

Why Trump is backing Argentina’s Thatcherite economics

While Javier Milei’s shock therapy to tame inflation has won support from Washington and the IMF, ordinary Argentinians seem less impressed

The Guardian - UK

PM hopeful of reciprocal respect in Trump talks

The relationship between the US and Australia remains strong, the prime minister says, after finally locking in a meeting with Donald Trump in Washington DC.

AAP

Erdogan’s Washington visit exposes limits of his rapport with Trump

Turkey has hailed President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s first White House visit in six years as a diplomatic win, though tensions over Donald Trump’s support for Israel’s war in Gaza still cast a shadow.

Radio France Internationale

What to know about the stricter rules coming to noncitizen truck drivers after fatal Florida crash

It is now significantly harder for non-U.S. citizens to obtain a commercial driver’s license under new rules the Transportation Department has imposed

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FBI fires agents photographed kneeling during 2020 racial justice protest, AP sources say

The FBI has fired agents who were photographed kneeling during a racial justice protest in Washington that followed the 2020 death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers

The Independent UK

What to know about the National Guard and federal agencies coming to Memphis

President Donald Trump wants to send National Guard troops to Memphis, Tennessee, like he has in Washington, D.C. Early blueprints show key differences between the crime-centered operations

Latin Times

China Warns Against 'Threat of Force' in Venezuela, Says U.S. Actions Undermine Regional Stability

China warned on Friday that U.S. military activity in the Caribbean poses a threat to peace in Latin America, criticizing Washington's recent deployment of warships near Venezuela.

Latin Times

U.S. Envoy Confirms Talks with Maduro 'On Trump's Orders' Even as Military Pressure Mounts

Richard Grenell, the Trump administration's envoy for Special Missions, confirmed that he has been in dialogue with Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolás Maduro "on President Trump's orders," even as Washington increases military pressure on Caracas.

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The Conversation

Trump’s dip into the Nile waters dispute didn’t settle the conflict – in fact, it may have caused more ripples

President Donald Trump chided the United Nations on Sept. 23, 2025, for failing to resolve dangerous international conflicts around the world. “All they seem to do,” he groused during his address to the General Assembly in New York, “is write a really strongly worded letter and then never follow that…

The Independent UK

Remains found in Washington state are of Travis Decker, wanted in daughters' killings, officials say

Authorities in Washington state say forensic tests confirm that the remains of a former soldier wanted in the deaths of his three young daughters have been found

The Guardian - UK

Is Trump’s new Palestine plan a breakthrough or diplomatic mirage?

Washington’s roadmap aligns surprisingly closely with a UN-backed plan – but key differences could prove unworkable

Fortune

Elon Musk just sold Grok to U.S. government for 42 cents—and signals warmer ties with Trump

Washington is quietly handing Musk a foothold in the AI race with a licensing deal.

SuperWest Sports

Week 5 Big Ten Previews: Ducks, Huskies Take Center Stage

Stephen Vilardo highlights the all 6 conference games, including 4 involving teams from West.

The Independent UK

Simon Harris to meet US commerce secretary in Washington DC

Ireland’s Foreign Affairs Minister is also due to officially open a new Irish embassy in the US capital.

The Independent UK

Family of Reagan National plane crash victim files first federal lawsuit against American Airlines, FAA and Army: ‘Wholly avoidable tragedy’

Lawsuit claims airline ‘manipulated and abused’ system to force more arrivals at busy Washington-area airport

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