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Supreme Court lets Lisa Cook remain as Federal Reserve governor for now
Separately, the justices are hearing arguments in December in a separate but related legal fight over Trump's actions to fire members of the boards that oversee other independent federal agencies
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Trump admin puts on hold $18 bn in funding for New York City infra projects
The suspension of funds is likely meant to target Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer of New York, whom the White House is blaming for the impasse
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Prolonged US govt shutdown could impact travel plans amid flight delays
The shutdown began Wednesday after President Donald Trump and Congress failed to reach a deal to continue funding government services and operations
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Trump to meet Xi Jinping in four weeks, vows support for US soybean farmers
Trump says US soybean farmers are being hurt as China isn't buying for "negotiating" reasons and vows to use tariff revenue to support them
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Senate vote fails to end shutdown as Democrats push for healthcare funding
The tally showed cracks in the Democrats' resolve but offered no breakthrough. Blame was being cast on all sides on the first day of the shutdown
Israel orders Palestinians to leave Gaza City or be deemed militants
Around 400,000 Palestinians have fled famine-stricken Gaza City since Israel launched a major offensive last month aimed at occupying it, but hundreds of thousands remain
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Trump signs order pledging to defend Qatar in wake of Israel's strike
The order cites the two countries' close cooperation and shared interest, vowing to guarantee the security and territorial integrity of the state of Qatar against external attack
Arab and Muslim nations urge Hamas to accept Trump-backed Gaza peace plan
The proposal states that 'full aid' should be sent into Gaza and distribution handled by United Nations agencies 'without interference from the two parties'
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Who works, who waits: What the latest US government shutdown means
The US government shutdown affects over 750,000 federal employees, halting some services, delaying salaries, and raising questions about the impact on essential programmes and daily life
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Hamas says it will study Trump's peace proposal before responding
The proposal demands that Hamas effectively surrender and disarm in return for an end to fighting
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Close to finalising a $500 mn deal with Harvard University, says Trump
Donald Trump said Harvard will invest $500 mn in AI and trade schools as part of a potential deal, after a bitter standoff over federal funding, antisemitism and campus activism
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Pak Army chief Munir said I saved lives: Trump on India-Pak conflict
Trump made these remarks days after he hosted Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir at the White House in a closed-room discussion
US government shuts down after Congress fails to cut deal on funding
The shutdown came as both Republicans and Democrats are locked in a stalemate, insisting the other would be responsible if Congress fails to extend government funding
Trump says him not getting Nobel Peace Prize would be 'insult to US'
Donald Trump's remarks come days ahead of the Nobel Prize announcements for 2025, which will be made on October 10
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White House commences shutdown plans as Democrats block funding package
Trump and congressional leaders showed no outward signs of working toward a deal or a face-saving off-ramp
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Court disqualifies Trump-appointed Nevada US attorney from key cases
Nevada federal public defenders in four cases challenged Chattah's appointment, arguing that her term expired in July after she was appointed by President Donald Trump in April
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Trump warns US military of imminent 'invasion' threat within country
Trump stated that he suggested that Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth use some of the dangerous US cities for military training
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Trump signs executive order to accelerate pediatric cancer research
Trump stated that in 2019, he launched the Childhood Cancer Data Initiative and has now doubled the investment in the sector
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Others exploited US for years, tariffs now ensure fair treatment: Trump
"I love tariffs. Most beautiful word... Tariff is my favourite word... We're becoming rich as hell...," said US President Donald Trump
Pfizer to lower prescription drug costs for Medicaid in deal with Trump
Under the agreement, New York-based Pfizer will charge most-favoured-nation pricing to Medicaid and guarantee that pricing on newly launched drugs
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