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'Biden problem to solve': Trump pushes for government shutdown under Biden Presidency

President-elect Donald Trump has made his political calculations clear suggesting that he wants a government shutdown to happen while Joe Biden is president

US population rises 1.0%, but youth share falls 0.2%: Why fewer children pose challenges for America

As the US population continues to grow, a concerning decline in the number of children signals potential challenges for the future of education, the labour market and long-term economic stability

How an affair derailed Georgia prosecutor Fani Willis' plans to convict Donald Trump

The high-profile Georgia election interference case against US President-elect Donald Trump has been thrown into chaos after Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis was disqualified due to a romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade. The affair, which began before Wade's formal involvement in the case, raised concerns about ethical breaches

House rejects Trump-backed funding plan as US heads toward a government shutdown

A new Republican spending bill backed by President-elect Donald Trump was rejected by the US House of Representatives, leaving Congress with no clear plan to avert a government shutdown

US govt shutdown looms as late-hour interventions from Trump, Musk kill funding deal

Federal funding for government agencies is set to expire at midnight Friday, and lawmakers had reached an agreement on a stopgap measure, known as a "continuing resolution" (CR), to extend operations through the New Year, according to a report

'Only president ever to avoid...': Biden confirms he will 'of course' attend Trump's inauguration

"The only president ever to avoid an inauguration is the guy that's about to be inaugurated," said Biden referring to Trump who did not attend the swearing-in of Biden as the 46th US president in 2021

2020 election case: Georgia appeals court disqualifies District Attorney Fani Willis from prosecuting Trump

The Georgia Court of Appeals on Thursday disqualified Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from prosecuting the case against President-elect Donald Trump and his alleged co-conspirators over charges related to the 2020 election subversion, according to a report

Power outages threaten US, Canada as AI's apetite for electricity booms

Delays in expanding solar capacity, batteries, and hybrid energy resources will compound the risk of power outages during peak periods

Trouble mounts for Trump’s Pentagon pick Hegseth, Republican Senators wants FBI report made public

While the Senate Armed Services Committee typically limits background check access to its two lead senators, both Democrats and Republicans are now pressing to share the report with more lawmakers, as its contents could impact Hegseth’s confirmation, according to a report

Trump leaves US Congress spiralling as he opposes stopgap funding bill and pushes for government shutdown

US President-elect Donald Trump left US Congress in disarray after he demanded the Republicans not support the stopgap funding bill and pushed for an eventual government shutdown. Trump's remarks came after Elon Musk unleashed a rant over the bill

US House panel votes to release report on Matt Gaetz amid allegations

The report could be made public within days as Congress prepares to adjourn for the holidays, according to a report on Wednesday, citing multiple sources with knowledge of the matter

US Supreme Court to hear TikTok appeal over Biden administration's law forcing sale or ban

TikTok argues that the law violates First Amendment rights, calling it an unprecedented restriction on free speech. The company claims more than 170 million monthly US users

Social Security Bill divides Trump's Republican Party into factions

The legislation, which has already passed the House, is expected to be brought to the Senate floor on Wednesday. However, some Republicans concerned about its cost are pushing to block it, according to a report

Trump sues Des Moines Register, pollster over Iowa poll showing Harris lead

President-elect Trump filed a lawsuit on Monday against the Des Moines Register and pollster J. Ann Selzer over a poll released just before Election Day, which showed Vice President Harris leading him by a significant margin in Iowa, according to a report

US agencies dismiss national security threat from mystery drone sightings

There is no threat to national security or public safety from reported sightings of mystery drones that have stirred concern in parts of the United States, government agencies said Tuesday.

A criminal trial while in office? Will Trump's hush money conviction stand?

Donald Trump has lost a bid to dismiss his hush money conviction, as a Manhattan judge ruled that the Supreme Court's presidential immunity decision does not apply to this case. The ruling keeps the legal drama alive as Trump, now elected for a second term, faces the unprecedented situation of a criminal conviction while in office

At least 2 killed, including suspect, in Wisconsin school shooting; probe on

At least two people were dead after a shooting at a Madison, Wisconsin, school on Monday, according to a report, citing a statement from police

US deploys drone detection system in New York amid mystery sightings

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that a drone detection system will be sent to New York following a surge in mysterious drone sightings across the east coast, including disruptions at Stewart International Airport, according to a report

Why is manufacturer of backpack worn by UnitedHealthcare CEO killer facing backlash?

When Peak Design CEO Peter Dering identified a backpack linked to Luigi Mangione, the suspected shooter of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, he contacted police in a move he called instinctive. But what followed was a storm of criticism, with social media branding him a 'snitch' and questioning the company's privacy policies

Foreign threat or alien invasion? The conspiracy theories as mysterious drone sightings spread across US East Coast

It started with New Jersey. Now mysterious drones have been sighted across at least six US states, adding to confusion and fear. While the FBI and Home Security authorities have claimed the flying objects pose no threat to national security, conspiracy theorists are rushing ahead with absurd stories of alien invasion, government plots and foreign threats

Trump considers privatising the US Postal Service, a body older than the country: Report

If Trump decides to privatize USPS, it would push hundreds of thousands of federal workers out of the government

UnitedHealth cheif laments deplorable condition of US health system, 'does not work as well as it should'

In an essay published by the New York Times, UnitedHealth Group’s CEO, Andrew Witty, said that the slain executive cared about customers and was working towards making the system better

Big win for Trump: ABC News agree to pay $15 mn payout in defamation case filed by President-elect

US President-elect Donald Trump was awarded $15 million after ABC News and its anchor George Stephanopoulos agreed to settle a defamation lawsuit filed by the Republican firebrand

Trump appoints Truth Social CEO David Nunes to lead White House intelligence advisory board

President-elect Donald Trump picked Truth Social CEO David Nunes to lead the president's intelligence advisory board. The former lawmaker led the US House Intelligence Committee during Trump's first stint in the White House

Trump vows to end daylight saving time, says it's 'inconvenient and very costly' to America

President-elect Donald Trump vowed to eliminate daylight saving time after he returns to the White House. Trump called the biannual time change 'inconvenient and costly'

'Shoot them down': Trump targets Biden govt over drone sightings after White House says 'no security threat'

US President-elect Donald Trump suggested that the mysterious drone hovering over the state of New Jersey should be 'shot down' as he cornered President Joe Biden's administration over the issue

Florida woman threatens insurance company with UnitedHealthcare CEO killer's 'delay, deny, depose' slogan

Police say Briana Boston admitted to using the phrase because it was “in the news.” She denied owning firearms but reportedly described insurance companies as “evil” and deserving of “karma”

Trump wants ‘nothing to do with Syria’ but his Secretary of State Marco Rubio may differ

Trump's approach to Syria aligns with his broader reluctance to engage in overseas conflicts. However, some Republicans warn that withdrawing US troops could embolden adversaries like Iran and Russia, whose influence in Syria has grown over the past decade

Why does RFK Jr want his daughter-in-law as CIA deputy director?

Robert F Kennedy Jr wants his daughter-in-law, Amaryllis Fox Kennedy, to serve as deputy director of the CIA. While RFK Jr champions her qualifications and aims to uncover the truth about his uncle, John F Kennedy's assassination, critics question her readiness for such a senior role

Trump, Kennedy to discuss future of childhood vaccination programs

Public health experts, including former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, warn that reducing vaccination rates could lead to outbreaks of diseases like measles