US government9 Dec 2025Trump unveils $12bn farm aid package to help farmers who faced 'unjustified trade actions'The president also threatened to hit Mexico with an extra 5% tariff in a row over water supplies to US farmers.9 Dec 202514 Nov 2025Is the US government shutdown over, and why did it happen?President Trump signed a government funding bill but it will still take days - even weeks - for things to go back to normal.14 Nov 202512 Oct 2025'We're in limbo': A town in Trump country where shutdown axe loomsAs politicians in Washington bicker during the government shutdown, Martinsburg, West Virginia, worries about what's next. 12 Oct 202512 Oct 2025Trump directs Pentagon to 'use all available funds' to pay troops during shutdownThe president's directive would ensure US military personnel don't miss a scheduled paycheque next week. 12 Oct 202510 Oct 2025US Transportation Secretary threatens to fire absent air traffic controllersSean Duffy said he would "let go" air traffic controllers not coming to work during the government shutdown.10 Oct 20257 Oct 2025White House suggests some federal workers may not get back pay after shutdownWith the shutdown about to enter its second week, Trump says some furloughed workers "don't deserve to be taken care of".7 Oct 20252 Oct 2025US government shutdown: Your questions answeredThe shutdown began on Wednesday, after Republicans and Democrats in Congress failed to agree a new spending plan. But how long will it last? And which public services will be affected?2 Oct 20251 Sep 2025Judge blocks Trump administration move to deport Guatemalan childrenAdvocacy groups sought emergency action amid reports planes carrying the children were about to take off.1 Sep 202520 Aug 2025Hundreds of federal health workers say RFK Jr has put Americans in dangerThey also said his statements and actions had sowed mistrust in public institutions that contributed to the recent shooting at the CDC.20 Aug 2025...
