The package provides about $38 billion for ICE, $26 billion for Border Patrol and $5 billion for unexpected costs, on top of nearly $140 billion already approved by Congress last year for immigration enforcement.

US Congress approves $70 billion for ICE, Border Patrol, backing Trump's deportation agenda

King Charles addressed the US Congress, honored Queen Elizabeth II, highlighted UK-US ties, democracy, and shared history in a landmark speech

'Time and again, our two countries have always found ways to come together': King Charles in his speech to Congress

Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress after ethics violations probe involving Fema funds. She denies wrongdoing and faces federal charges

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress amid ethics violations investigation; third House member to quit this month

US President Donald Trump is set to deliver a crucial State of the Union address as he battles low approval ratings and mounting political pressure ahead of November’s midterm elections. All LIVE UPDATES here

US State of the Union address LIVE: 'Scale of corruption unprecedented,' says Spanberger in response to Trump's speech

Smith said, “I'm a Democrat from the opposite party. I don't support the President's language. I don't support the tariffs. I understand why he did it. He's focused on trying to bring manufacturing back to the US. I don't agree that that's going to work”.

US Congressman Adam Smith says strong support for India at the US Congress, hopes for trade deal soon

Can US President Donald Trump bypass Congress on Greenland or will lawmakers intervene?

USA: Nancy Pelosi on Thursday announced she would step down from Congress at the next election. US President Donald Trump on Thursday called former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi an "evil woman" when asked to comment on her retirement announcement.


Trump reacts to Nancy Pelosi's retirement: Calls her 'evil woman' after she announces retirement

A Harvard University graduate in computer science, Saikat Chakrabarti moved into politics, pursuing a long career. He started his campaign for Congress in February this year, challenging Pelosi, who is seeking her 21st term in Congress. 

Who is Saikat Chakrabarti? Indian-origin millionaire challenging Nancy Pelosi in US Congress, seeking reform in Democratic Party

The U.S. government has officially shut down under President Donald Trump after Congress failed to reach a funding deal. This marks a major political and economic crisis, with federal agencies halting operations and thousands of workers facing furloughs. What does a U.S. government shutdown actually mean? How will it affect federal employees, essential services, the economy, and ordinary Americans? 


US govt shutdown: Senate fails to pass funding bill; 750,000 federal jobs at immediate risk

The US is hours from its first government shutdown in six years as Congress fails to pass a funding bill. Trump blames Democrats for bowing to “far-left maniacs,” while Democrats accuse Republicans of plunging America into crisis. All you need to know.

US hours away from first government shutdown in nearly 7 years as talks collapse; Republicans and Democrats trade blame

US President Trump warns of a likely government shutdown, citing stalled Democrat-Republican talks; essential services continue, while federal agencies, research, travel, parks, and administrative operations face disruptions.

Trump says US will 'probably have a shutdown': What does it mean and what really happens when the US government shuts down?

Trump blocked nearly $5 billion in foreign aid using a “pocket rescission,” angering Congress. Lawmakers warn it bypasses spending powers, worsening shutdown risks and straining fragile funding talks ahead of the 1 October deadline.

'Illegal tactic': Trump cancels BILLIONS in foreign aid, sparking shutdown showdown with Congress

While Speaker Johnson criticised Democrats for trying to score political points, most of his anger was directed at Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican from Kentucky. Massie is trying to force a September vote that would compel the DOJ to release all remaining Epstein files.

Jeffrey Epstein files trigger early House shutdown: What Mike Johnson, Rep. Massie, and MAGA are fighting over - All you need to know

Trump ordered the shot on Iran but can he really declare war What the law says as Dems and even GOP oppose another stupid war

Trump ordered the shot on Iran, but can he really declare war? What the law says as Dems and even GOP oppose another 'stupid war'

Four US lawmakers have arrived in El Salvador to push for the release of Salvadoran man mistakenly deported from the United States and held at a notorious prison in the country.

US Congress members push for release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia

World: The current funding expires on Friday night. If a new spending bill is not passed and signed by President Trump before 11:59 pm ET on Friday, a shutdown will begin.

US government shutdown looms: What it is, who it affects, and how it could impact millions

Trending | World | The White House released an unprecedented list of moments when Democrats didn't clap for Trump during his Congress speech.

White House gets 'petty'? Releases list of moments Democrats didn't clap for Trump

World | Trending News | President Trump fulfills a promise to Jocelyn Nungaray's mother by renaming a national wildlife refuge, highlighting Jocelyn's love for animals and nature.

Who was Jocelyn Nungaray? Trump renames wildlife refuge after murdered 12-year-old Texas girl

World: The speech, typically an opportunity for a president to outline their vision for the country, is happening amid heightened political tensions, with Democrats preparing various forms of protest.

‘Will find a way’: Democrats plot to disrupt Trump’s Congress speech; White House calls it ‘childish behaviour’

World: Standing at the front of the US House chamber at the Capitol, Trump will address a joint session of Congress on Tuesday. It is scheduled to begin at 9 pm ET on March 4.

Why Trump will be delivering ‘Joint Address to Congress’ and not ‘State of the Union’ speech?

World: Trump's certification as president comes exactly four years after a mob of his supporters stormed the Capitol in a failed bid to block the certification of his 2020 loss.

US Congress certifies Trump's election as president, four years after Capitol riot

World | Trending: Monday's (Jan 6) certification comes exactly four years after a mob of Trump's supporters stormed the Capitol in a failed bid to block the certification of his 2020 loss.

US Congress to certify Trump's election as president despite unfavourable weather

World: Johnson, who was endorsed by US President-elect Donald Trump, is confronting tough vote math with the narrowest House majority in nearly 100 years. 

'Win for Mike, will be big win for party,' Trump endorses Johnson for Speaker as he faces crucial vote

To keep the government running, the US Congress on Friday (Dec 20) passed a stopgap bill, narrowly avoiding a looming shutdown. After weeks of tense negotiations that went down to the wire, the Congress passed the bill a few minutes after the midnight deadline had already expired.

US Congress passes stopgap bill minus Trump's debt ceiling; President-elect says let shutdown 'begin now'

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