Leaders of both parties are privately and publicly adamant that they will not be blamed for the funding lapse: Republicans insist Democrats need to simply agree to extend current funding for another seven weeks.
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US government headed to a shutdown after last-ditch vote fails
The United States government is on the brink of a shutdown after Senate Democrats rejected a Republican bill to fund the government.
Hegseth pledges to end ‘politically correct’ leadership in US armed forces
The US defence secretary told army leaders that if they did not like his approach they should do the honourable thing and resign.
Bill Burr Defends Performing at Controversial Riyadh Comedy Festival: “They’re Just Like Us”
The actor-comedian details his experience at the event: “Definitely one of the top three experiences I’ve ever had . I think it’s going to lead to a lot of positive things.”Bill Burr took to his podcast to give a detailed rundown of his experience last week in the Middle East, where he performed at the controversial Riyadh Comedy Festival. The actor-comedian described rather nervously warming up for the event with a set in Bahrain to get a feel for what an audience in the region would find funny (and acceptable) and then performing at the Saudi Arabia festival’s opening night.
WATCH: Amazing footage of Michael Collins after the Anglo-Irish Treaty was signed
“Historic Pictures,” a newsreel from 1921, shows the representatives, including Michael Collins, who approved the Anglo-Irish Treaty.
UN experts shocked at ‘industrial-scale’ executions in Iran
United Nations human rights experts have expressed shock at the “dramatic escalation” of executions in Iran, with over 1, 000 people killed in the first nine months of 2025.
‘US stopped us’: Chidambaram makes big 26/11 admission; BJP responds
Former Union Home Minister P Chidambaram has admitted that the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government chose not to retaliate against Pakistan after the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks due to pressure from the international community, including the United States.
‘US stopped us’: Chidambaram makes big 26/11 admission; BJP responds
Former Union Home Minister P Chidambaram has admitted that the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government chose not to retaliate against Pakistan after the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks due to pressure from the international community, including the United States.
Mamata’s Moment Of Doubt Signals A Shifting Tide In Bengal
The incessant rains turned Kolkata into a floating city. Nine people reportedly died due to electrocution. What stood out was Mamata’s decision to criticise the CPM and the BJP, parties that have little to do with the city’s civic mess. She has been in power since 2011.
Mystery fleet of US Air Force tankers crossing Atlantic stirs echoes of Iran strike…
Mystery fleet of US Air Force tankers crossing Atlantic stirs echoes of Iran strike.(Third column, 1st story, link) Related stories: Ahead of secret military meeting. At White House, Netanyahu apologizes to Qatar over Doha strike.