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Move to block Trump's Venezuela strikes fails in US Senate
Fp Staff • 11 days agoA bipartisan initiative to block the US President Donald Trump administration's lethal strikes against Venezuelan drug smugglers fell short in the Senate, raising concerns
Republicans warn of Americans 'feeling the pain' as shutdown faces second week
• 14 days agoTrump administration officials and top Republicans warned Sunday that Americans will increasingly feel the pain of an ongoing US government shutdown as most federal operations remained shuttered.
What's the row over sombrero videos that Donald Trump keeps posting?
Fp Explainers • 17 days agoUS President Donald Trump has been posting AI-generated videos depicting Democratic leaders Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer in sombreros, moustaches, and mariachi-themed settings. While Republicans defend the clips as satire, Democrats and Latino groups denounce them as racist and dangerous
Obamacare in the spotlight as US govt shutdown deepens
Fp Staff • 17 days agoThe fight over expiring Obamacare subsidies has paralysed Washington, leaving the government shuttered and millions of Americans uncertain about their health coverage
Frustrated over shutdown, Vance uses unverified claim to pin blame on Democrats
Fp Staff • 18 days agoUS Vice President JD Vance resorted to inaccurate claims as he blamed the Democrats for the government shutdown.
A new US bill to replace H-1B lottery system? What it means for Indian workers and Big Tech
Fp Explainers • 18 days agoThe H-1B visa programme is facing its biggest shake-up in decades. US lawmakers are pushing bipartisan bills to raise wages, tighten hiring rules, and end the lottery system in favour of higher pay-based selection. India accounts for 71 per cent of H-1B approvals
What will happen if the US government shuts down tonight?
Fp Explainers • 20 days agoThe US faces a looming government shutdown as Donald Trump and Democrats clash over healthcare funding and federal spending. Without a deal by midnight, millions could be affected, from unpaid federal workers to disrupted services and national park closures. Here’s why this shutdown is different and what it means for Americans
Why is the US facing a massive government shutdown? Can Trump stop it?
Fp Explainers • 21 days agoThe US is on the brink of a government shutdown as President Donald Trump and Democrats clash over healthcare, federal workforce cuts, and funding priorities. With a September 30 deadline looming, hundreds of thousands of federal jobs are at risk, and essential services could be disrupted nationwide unless a last-minute deal is reached
Trump to meet top Congress members at the White House as government shutdown risk looms
• 22 days agoPresident Donald Trump plans to meet with the top four congressional leaders at the White House on Monday, one day before the deadline to fund the federal government or face a shutdown.
Elon Musk, Steve Bannon & Peter Thiel mentioned in 6-page Epstein doc released by Democrats
Fp Staff • 23 days agoDemocratic lawmakers belonging to the House Oversight Committee on Friday released documents on the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that featured names of Elon Musk, Peter Thiel and Steve Bannon.