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US government shutdown: Donald Trump promises firings and cuts to ‘Democrats’ favorite projects’ if shutdown continues – as it happened 

This liveblog is now closed. To read more on day two of the 2025 government shutdown, click below:Here’s what the…

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Trump news at a glance: President hails shutdown as ‘opportunity’ to further campaign of cuts 

The government has already announced the cancellation of billions of dollars in federal funding for projects tied to Democrats. Key…

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What does the US government shutdown mean for everyday people? 

What does the US government shutdown mean for everyday people? 

Wednesday came and went. The clock struck midnight. Now, the gears of the federal government are grinding, sparking, and mostly…

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Stars and stripes flags for Trump UK visit had to be changed for brighter red 

Switch of 66 hand-sewn flags for use along Mall and at Windsor Castle cost estimated £52,800 in public fundsDozens of…

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White House plays racist deepfake video of Democratic leaders on loop 

JD Vance, the VP, said he thought the video was ‘funny’ and the ‘sombrero memes’ would cease if government reopenedAs…

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Perky Maxwell House viral ad takes on housing crisis as ‘Maxwell Apartment’ 

Perky Maxwell House viral ad takes on housing crisis as ‘Maxwell Apartment’ 

Last year, specifically around late 2025, the folks over at Maxwell House did something a bit weird. They looked at…

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Veterans react to Hegseth’s ‘insulting’ address to generals and admirals 

Defense secretary’s speech touching on physical fitness and doctrine of lethality was seen as ‘egotistical’ and ‘dangerous’Naveed Shah, a veteran…

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US government shutdown live: first closure since 2018 begins after funding bill fails 

Competing bills rejected in Senate as Republicans and Democrats accuse each other of partisan politics. Follow the latest news and…

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US government shuts down after Democrats refuse to back Republican funding plan 

First shutdown in nearly seven years as Republicans accused of ‘risking America’s healthcare’ in spending billUS government shutdown – live…

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US government to shut down within hours if no funding deal agreed – US politics live 

Crunch meetings between Donald Trump and House and Senate leaders failed to make progress, with JD Vance saying ‘I think…

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