insert_link World US govt shutdown likely after Trump kills deal A US government shutdown looms as incoming President Donald Trump urges lawmakers to reject a proposed deal. Funding for key services will run out by Friday unless a last-minute agreement is reached. Democrat House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized Republicans, stating Trump's stance will impact Americans. today20 December, 2024
insert_link World US lawmakers set to pass bill to avoid gvt shutdown Lawmakers in the United States Congress are close to passing a bill that would avert an imminent partial government shutdown. The breakthrough came late on Wednesday night, when the House of Representatives — the lower chamber — voted to approve a $467bn spending package. The bill now goes to the Senate, the upper chamber, where leaders have vowed to back the measure "with time to spare." From Washington, Benji Hyer […] today8 March, 2024
