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The current US shutdown has surpassed the previous record set in 2018-2019. The Senate has been unable to break the deadlock, but lawmakers are hinting at a possible deal this week.
Trump will host Syria's new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, at the White House. This is the first official visit of a Syrian president to the United States in 25 years, marking a new stage in relations between Washington and Damascus.
The US Senate voted to repeal Trump's global tariffs in international trade. A bipartisan resolution to repeal the tariffs imposed by the US President was approved. This is the third time in a week that Republican votes have joined Democrats on US trade policy.
US senators plan to summon the Russian ambassador to testify about the abduction of Ukrainian children. Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak called this an important stage in exposing Russia's crimes.
Democrats in the US Senate blocked a bill to reopen the federal government for the 13th time. The bill to fund the government until November 21 was rejected with 54 votes "for" and 45 "against" when 60 votes were required.
Donald Trump's nominee for US Surgeon General, Casey Means, is preparing to defend her qualifications in the Senate due to a lack of licensure and ties to functional medicine. She will emphasize her extensive practical experience and focus on preventing chronic diseases.
Russian strikes on civilians in Ukraine and the Kremlin's maximalist demands forced Trump to impose new sanctions against Russia. This happened after realizing the immutability of Putin's course regarding the war's goals.
US Senator Lindsey Graham expects the Senate to hold a "Russia week" to consider sanctions bills. This comes after President Trump imposed sanctions on Moscow's energy sector.
US President Donald Trump threatened Venezuela with a ground operation and the killing of people who supply drugs to the country. This is related to the fight against drug trafficking, the volume of which by sea has decreased to 5%.
The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously supported a bill to recognize Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism due to the abduction of Ukrainian children. This is Senator Graham's third attempt to pass such a decision, which would have devastating consequences for the Russian economy.
The US House of Representatives is considering H. R.5793, a bill that defines US security policy priorities for nine NATO member states. The document provides for providing Ukraine with the necessary security assistance to deter Russian aggression, which could threaten NATO allies.
Gold prices fell on Tuesday after hitting a record high, as investors took profits amid expectations of a Fed interest rate cut. The spot price of gold fell by 0.3% to $4,340.29 per ounce.
Democrats in the US Senate have rejected a temporary funding bill proposed by the Republican Party for the 11th time. The government shutdown is approaching its fourth week, making it the third longest in the country's history.
The US Senate is ready to grant President Donald Trump the authority to impose tariffs of up to 500% on China for buying Russian oil. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that this fuels the Russian war machine, as China buys 60% of Russian energy resources.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa made his first official visit to Moscow for talks with Putin. Issues of Bashar al-Assad's extradition and the presence of Russian military bases in Syria are being discussed.
US senators once again failed to pass a short-term budget resolution that would have provided temporary funding for the federal government until November 21. The bill, submitted by the Republican Party, received only 49 out of the 60 necessary votes.
The US Senate voted to lift sanctions against Syria, imposed under the "Caesar Act. " Damascus viewed the move as a "historic moment," and Syrian Information Minister Hamza al-Mustafa called it a major breakthrough.
The US Senate again failed to pass a temporary government funding bill, and the shutdown is in its sixth day. Donald Trump is ready to discuss healthcare issues with Democrats, which is the cause of the disagreements.
The US Senate failed for the fourth time to pass spending proposals needed to reopen the federal government, extending the shutdown into next week. Two separate spending proposals failed to garner the necessary 60 votes.
The United States government has officially announced a shutdown after Congress and the White House failed to reach an agreement on funding. This is the first time since 2019, leaving approximately 750,000 federal employees without pay.
The US federal government could shut down at midnight after the Senate failed to support either of two funding plans. Democrats refused to vote for the interim plan due to the need for negotiations on subsidies under the Affordable Care Act.
Senator John Kennedy introduced a resolution to the US Senate calling for the transfer of Russian sovereign assets under the jurisdiction of G7 countries to Ukraine. It is proposed to pay tranches of $10 billion monthly until the assets are fully depleted.
US President Donald Trump, Vice President J. D. Vance, and Republican leaders are blaming Democrats for a possible government shutdown. Democrats, in turn, believe public opinion is on their side and are seeking concessions on healthcare.
A federal grand jury in Virginia has indicted former FBI Director James Comey for providing false testimony to Congress and obstructing its work. He faces up to five years in prison, and the charges come after Trump's calls to investigate his opponents' activities.
A bipartisan group of US senators has introduced a bill that obliges Washington to regularly transfer frozen Russian assets to Ukraine. The document provides for the repurposing of these assets every 90 days based on the REPO Act.
The US Senate has confirmed Mike Waltz as the next US Ambassador to the UN, filling the last vacancy in President Donald Trump's cabinet. The bipartisan vote followed procedural hurdles that sent his nomination back to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
The US Congressional Commission has released new documents from Jeffrey Epstein's estate, including his contact book and calendar. This coincided with Trump's trip to the UK, renewing interest in the financier's connections with influential figures.
US House Speaker Mike Johnson stated that Congress will not consider new sanctions against Russia without President Trump's approval. Johnson emphasized that sanctions are long overdue, but Congress cannot act on its own initiative.
Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal said that the US Congress could impose anti-Russian sanctions without President Trump's approval. The bill provides for sanctions against Russian oligarchs and countries that buy Russian oil.
American senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal are considering a bill to recognize Russia and Belarus as state sponsors of terrorism. This is due to the systematic abduction of Ukrainian children during the war, which threatens their Ukrainian identity.