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US Government Shutdown Ends After 42-Day Standoff
The US House of Representatives has passed a funding bill, ending the longest government shutdown in American history. Discover the vote breakdown and the impact of the 42-day stalemate.
News Corp defends climate sceptics in Senate inquiry
News Corp Australia's executive chair Michael Miller tells Senate inquiry that platforming climate deniers is part of 'healthy debate' and denies company is part of 'denial machine'.
Thinktanks refuse to name funders in climate inquiry
Australia's IPA and Rainforest Reserves Australia refuse to disclose donors in a fiery Senate hearing on climate misinformation, defending their opposition to renewable energy.
Trump Faces Government Shutdown Deadline With Senate
The US government heads toward a potential shutdown as President Trump and Senate Democrats clash over spending bills. Critical services at risk as Friday deadline approaches.
Senate Passes Budget Bill to End Government Shutdown
The US Senate has passed a crucial budget bill to end the government shutdown. Discover how your senators voted and what this means for federal services.
US Senate ends government shutdown in bipartisan vote
The US Senate approved a funding package to end a record-breaking government shutdown, with Democrats breaking ranks to vote with Republicans. Discover the political fallout and other global news.
Senate passes funding deal to end government shutdown
The US Senate has advanced a funding package to conclude the longest government shutdown in American history. Discover how bipartisan cooperation finally broke the political deadlock.
Senate Passes Funding Deal to Prevent Shutdown
The US Senate has approved a critical funding package to prevent a government shutdown. The bipartisan deal ensures federal operations continue uninterrupted. Read the full analysis.
Democrats demand Schumer resign after shutdown
Chuck Schumer faces calls to step down as Senate minority leader after eight Democrats defect in government shutdown vote. Progressive groups and lawmakers blame leadership failure.
Senate passes bill to prevent US government shutdown
The US Senate has approved a temporary funding bill to prevent an immediate government shutdown. The stopgap measure extends funding through December 13 while budget negotiations continue.
Trump's Shutdown Crisis Over Venezuela Deal
Washington braces for potential government shutdown as Trump's controversial Venezuela oil agreement faces Senate backlash and bipartisan criticism over constitutional concerns.
US Government Shutdown: Senate Critical Vote After 35 Days
After 35 days of political gridlock, the US Senate faces a crucial funding vote that could end the longest government shutdown in modern history, with federal workers and services pushed to the brink.
Senate Republicans Block Funding, Risk Shutdown
Republican senators trigger government funding crisis by rejecting stopgap spending bill, setting stage for potential federal shutdown and escalating Washington tensions.
Democrat Graham Platner wins Maine Senate seat in major upset
In a stunning political upset, Democrat Graham Platner has captured Maine's Senate seat, dealing a devastating blow to Republican ambitions of controlling the chamber. Discover how this former state attorney general defied the odds in one of 2025's most f
US Senate blocks northern spotted owl protections
In a controversial move, the US Senate has overturned protections for the northern spotted owl, sparking outrage among conservationists and raising concerns about the future of the threatened species.
Trump Republicans threaten shutdown over filibuster
Republican senators aligned with Donald Trump are considering forcing a government shutdown to eliminate the legislative filibuster, setting up a dramatic constitutional confrontation in Washington.
Trump's filibuster gambit risks government shutdown
Donald Trump's unprecedented use of filibuster tactics threatens to paralyse US government funding, risking a complete shutdown in critical political standoff.
Senate blocks Trump tariff powers in bipartisan vote
In a stunning bipartisan move, the US Senate has voted to prevent Donald Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs without congressional approval, setting up a major constitutional clash.
Surgeon General Nominee Faces Senate Grilling Over Social Media
Dr Casey Means confronted intense questioning from Republican senators over her views on social media's impact on youth mental health during a contentious confirmation hearing.
Senators probe ICE's use of full-body restraints
US immigration authorities face mounting pressure as Senate Democrats investigate disturbing reports of detainees being subjected to full-body restraints for minor infractions.
Pocock wins Senate transparency battle, extends question time
Independent Senator David Pocock secures historic Senate reforms, forcing the government to extend question time and increase parliamentary accountability in a major transparency victory.
Hanson cleared in Rinehart party funding scandal
Australian Senate absolves Pauline Hanson of misconduct after taxpayer-funded trip to mining magnate Gina Rinehart's birthday celebration, though questions about political judgement remain.
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