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US President Trump signs act to end partial government shutdown

"I'm thrilled to sign the Consolidated Appropriations Act to immediately reopen the federal government and fund the vast majority of operations through the rest of the fiscal year," Trump said.

US President Donald Trump seen in the Oval Office in the White House in Washington, DC, US, January 14, 2026
Hilary Clinton and Bill Clinton attend The Nearness Of You Benefit Concert at Jazz at Lincoln Center on January 25, 2017 in New York City.

Bill, Hillary Clinton agree to testify at US Congress over Jeffrey Epstein case

A view of the US Capitol building a day before a partial government shutdown is scheduled to take place, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, September 30, 2025.

US government starts likely brief shutdown as House fails to approve deal

Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein are seen in this image released by the Justice Department in Washington on December 19, 2025 as part of a new trove of documents from its investigations into the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Final Epstein document cache released by US Justice Department, including over 3 million pages


How independent should Israel be of US weapons support as sides dive into MOU? - analysis

From the start, senior Israeli defense officials told The Jerusalem Post Israel was incapable of producing its own fighter jets, such as the F-35.

 An Iron Dome air defense missile and two F-35 fighter jets are seen superimposed over a collage of the US and Israeli flags in this illustrative image.

US House reaches bipartisan majority opposing radio performance tax

The Local Radio Freedom Act crossed a key House majority threshold, reflecting bipartisan resistance to new fees on local radio broadcasters.

 US Senate floor

US House of Representatives passes bill to expedite permitting for big energy projects

The bill lost support from clean energy advocates after last-minute changes by a small group of Republicans aimed at preserving President Trump's ability to block permitted offshore wind farms.

MIRIAM ADELSON looks on as US President Donald Trump speaks at a Hanukkah reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, December 16, 2025.

US House passes Republican healthcare bill without extension of ACA subsidy

Some of the 24 million Americans who buy their health insurance through the ACA program, nicknamed Obamacare, could face sharply higher costs beginning on January 1 without action by Congress.

US Speaker of the House Rep. Mike Johnson (R-IL) speaks as (L-R) Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA), House Majority Whip Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN), House Majority Leader Rep. Steve Scalise (R-IL) and House Republican Conference Chair Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI) listen during a news conference

BBC edit of January 6 speech sparks $10B lawsuit from Trump

Trump has launched a defamation lawsuit against Britain’s BBC, saying edited clips of a January 6 speech created a false impression he incited the US Capitol attack.

The BBC logo outside the BBC Broadcasting House. November 15, 2025.

US Congress members sign letter urging Netanyahu to prevent demolition of Palestinian homes

Nearly a quarter of the members of the House of Representatives signed the letter calling the demolition orders to the village cruel, including many from the Jewish caucus.

A view of the dome of the US Capitol building, during a vote in the US House of Representatives.

US lawmakers say Israel hasn't held to account those involved in 2023 strike that killed journalist

US lawmakers accuse Israel of failing to investigate the October 2023 attack on journalists in Lebanon, which killed Reuters reporter Issam Abdallah and wounded others.

 The camera that belonged to Reuters journalist Issam Abdallah who was killed on October 13 during an Israeli strike in Lebanon.

Iraq must free itself from Iran or risk losing US aid, Congressman Joe Wilson warns

The Congressman shared, “Iraq has an opportunity to thrive if it changes its behaviour. Congress is ready to back up President Trump with new provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act."

US Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) speaks during a news conference hosted by members of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus at the Capitol on February 24, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Brad Lander launches run for Congress against pro-Israel Jewish incumbent Dan Goldman

Lander targets Goldman over AIPAC ties in Congressional race, with support from Sanders and Mamdani.

Lander, who is Jewish, is running to represent the 10th Congressional District, which includes Lower Manhattan and parts of western and central Brooklyn.

Senators at 'Post' Washington Conference insist support for Israel remains strong and bipartisan

Senator James Risch and Senator Jacky Rosen rejected claims that support for Israel has significantly eroded in the Senate, warned that extremist voices are trying to politicize Israel.

 Senator Jacky Rosen is interviewed in Dry Lake Valley, Nevada, June 28, 2021.