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Government shuts down again after Democrats revolt over DHS funding
Congress failed to pass a new funding deal in time, triggering the second partial government shutdown in six months as federal agencies prepare for potential closure.
Myanmar election delivers walkover win for military-backed political party
Myanmar's military rulers say polls were free and fair as UN reports 170 killed during election period.
Trump backs Noem amid criticism, resignation calls
President Trump on Friday defended his embattled Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem as she faces calls to resign, suggesting she's been targeted by critics "because she is...
Trump in WSJ op-ed: 'My tariffs have brought America back'
President Trump praised his sweeping tariffs on foreign countries in an op-ed published in The Wall Street Journal Friday, arguing that they "brought America back." "When I imposed historic tariffs...
Two men in their 20s found dead at Sydney property
Men – both aged 28 – found at a home in Glenorie on Saturday, New South Wales police sayGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo 28-year-old...
Draft Epstein Indictment Accused Him of Crimes Against More Than a Dozen Girls
Jeffrey Epstein, who ended up pleading to a much lesser state charge, told one victim that bad things could happen to her if she talked, the 2007 document said.
Musk and Epstein Exchanged Emails About Visiting One Another, Documents Show
Mr. Musk has tried to put distance between himself and the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, but emails show the two were on friendly terms.
US approves $6.6bn sale of attack helicopters, assault vehicles to Israel
The approved sale includes 30 Apache helicopters, which Israeli forces have used to attack Palestinians in Gaza.
Takeaways from the millions of newly released Epstein files
Three million new documents include hundreds of mentions of Trump and emails between Epstein and a person called "The Duke".
Justice Dept. Opens Civil Rights Inquiry Into Killing of Alex Pretti
The announcement marked a significant reversal in the department’s approach to Mr. Pretti’s killing.
Trump nominates Brett Matsumoto for BLS commissioner
President Trump on Friday nominated economist Brett Matsumoto to be commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) months after the president fired the previous agency head over substantial revisions...