Factbox-How could the US government dodge an Oct. 1 shutdown?
WASHINGTON As Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives struggle to agree on funding bills, Senate Democrats on
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Factbox-US government shutdown: What closes, what stays open?
Many U.S. government services would be disrupted and hundreds of thousands of federal workers furloughed without pay if
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House fails to pass rule on defense bill in another setback for McCarthy
The House on Thursday has voted down a rule that would have advanced a Defense Department bill, another stumbling block for Speaker Kevin McCarthy and House Republican leadership ahead of a looming government shutdown deadline.
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Trump urges government shutdown in unlikely bid to 'defund' his criminal prosecutions
Former President Donald Trump has urged fellow Republicans in Congress to shut down the government to thwart the
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Rupert Murdoch steps down as Fox and News Corp chairman in favour of son Lachlan
The media mogul says he is stepping down as Fox and News Corp chairman, with son Lachlan to head both.
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Rupert Murdoch steps down as Fox and News Corp. chairman
Rupert Murdoch announced Thursday that he will step down as chairman of Fox Corporation and News Corp.
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What could happen if the government shuts down
The prospect of a US government shutdown grows more likely with each passing day as lawmakers have yet to reach a deal to extend funding past a critical deadline at the end of the month.
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US House Republicans look to restart spending agenda with defense vote
By David Morgan WASHINGTON U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will try to restart his stalled Republican spending agenda
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U.S. House Problem Solvers Caucus issues framework to avert gov't shutdowns
By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON A bipartisan group of lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives late on Wednesday
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McCarthy says US House Republicans to vote on defense spending bill Thursday
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Republicans will try again to move forward on fiscal 2024
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EU demands answers about Poland visa scandal
The Polish government is embroiled in allegations that migrants were illegally sold visas.
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Government shutdown could affect service member pay and endanger disaster response, White House warns
The White House issued a stark warning Wednesday that a looming government shutdown could threaten crucial federal programs, blasting "extreme House Republicans" as lawmakers struggle to reach consensus on a funding plan.
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