Just after midnight on October 1, the U.S. government entered a shutdown after Congress failed to reach a funding deal for the new fiscal year.
Around 750,000 federal employees face furloughs, essential personnel work unpaid, and a wide range of services are disrupted.
Experts warn of potential economic fallout, with growth expected to slow if the shutdown continues.
Lawmakers are back in session, but uncertainty remains as Americans brace for the impact.


US Govt Shutdown: Vice President JD Vance Pins Blame On Democrats Amid US Govt Shutdown | WION 

While the “lunatic” was arrested after the incident and the official was safe, White House blamed the UN for “failure” after they attempted to “sabotage” Trump’s speech.

‘Disturbing, dangerous failures’: White House blames UN after Trump official assaulted by ‘deranged leftist’ at venue

As per reports, a White House official faced verbal abuse and an attempted assault by a woman described as a "deranged leftist." The incident, lasting nearly 10 minutes, is under Secret Service investigation, with the suspect charged with assault and aggravated harassment.


Report: Trump administration official assaulted inside UN headquarters during UNGA

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met President Donald Trump at the White House in his first Oval Office visit, joined by Army Chief Asim Munir, as US-Pakistan relations show signs of revival.


US-Pakistan Ties: Trump Holds Closed-Door Talks With Pak Leaders, Trump Keeps Pak Leaders Waiting

U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Washington. The two leaders hold high-level talks on bilateral ties.


Donald Trump and Turkiye's president hold bilateral meet 

What happens to federal workers if the government shuts down? White House plans a strategy

White House displays 'Presidential Walk of Fame' — But Joe Biden gets autopen portrait

Following what President Donald Trump called "a bad escalator and a bad teleprompter" at the United Nations, the White House has announced an investigation into the incidents, claiming that they may have been deliberate acts of sabotage. All you need to know.

White House claims UN staffers tried to humiliate Trump with 'escalatorgate' at UNGA; UN replies

US President Donald Trump had a three-word description for tech CEOs he hosted for dinner at White House on September 4. Trump termed the CEOs of America's largest technology companies as the “High IQ Group” leading a revolution in business.


President Trump Hosts Dinner For Top-Tech CEOs at White House 

The Trump administration has announced it will phase out longstanding U.S. security assistance programs for Eastern European nations bordering Russia, including the Baltic states. Backed by an executive order, this move underscores Trump’s push to shift defense responsibility onto European allies. The decision affects hundreds of millions in aid—a critical blow to NATO’s eastern defenses amid mounting geopolitical tensions.
What does it mean for U.S.-Europe ties and the future of regional security?

White House says Trump wants Europe to strengthen defences as US ends key NATO programme

At President Donald Trump’s high-stakes White House dinner with America’s top tech leaders, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg was caught in a viral hot mic moment that left the room stunned. From awkward jokes to candid exchanges on free speech, the night was full of surprises. The elite guest list included Bill Gates, Sundar Pichai, Satya Nadella, Tim Cook, Sam Altman, and more — but one major name was missing: Elon Musk.

Why wasn’t Musk there? What did Zuckerberg say that made Trump react? And what does it all mean for the future of tech and politics?

Zuckerberg’s hot mic moment stuns trump at tech dinner | “This is not my political career!”

President Donald Trump hosted leading technology executives at the White House to showcase cutting-edge artificial intelligence research and highlight significant investments tech companies are making across the United States, underscoring America’s growing role in AI development.

Trump highlights AI innovation and U.S. Tech investments in White House meeting

Trump discusses AI education, Zelensky call, and political updates

The incident comes shortly amid the health concerns surrounding US President Donald Trump. Recently, “Trump is dead” was trending on social media after the US president was not seen publicly for days, sparking rumours of his death.

WATCH | Mysterious black bags thrown from White House window sparks online theories

Senior White House officials accuse European leaders of stalling Trump’s Ukraine peace push while blaming them for lack of progress. Washington is weighing sanctions on Russia, India and China, including bans on energy imports.

'It’s all bulls***': White House says Europe is secretly roadblocking end to Russia-Ukraine war – Here’s how

Trump admin has defended US President’s plan to deploy the National Guard in crime-hit US cities, citing Chicago’s murder rate as far higher than New Delhi’s.


White House: Chicago crime rate 15 times higher than Delhi

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

The official, Dr Demetre Daskalakis, the former director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, used the phrase pregnenet people and not pregnenet women in his resignation letter on August 27.



White House slams ex-official for saying 'pregnant people' instead of 'pregnant women' in resignation mail

Trump’s latest portrait, painted by Christian artist Vanessa Horabuena, shows him striding through flaming American flags. Supporters call it patriotic; critics mock it as “satanic” and self-obsessed. Here's what online users think.

‘Satanic’ Trump White House portrait sets internet on fire—netizens call it his most honest image yet, compare POTUS to Hitler

BREAKING: Trump Makes Announcement from White House, US To Host 2026 FIFA World Cup | WION News
US President Donald Trump made a major announcement live from the Oval Office. The address covers important national and international issues.


BREAKING: Trump Makes Announcement from White House, US To Host 2026 FIFA World Cup | WION

The United States and the European Union have entered a free-trade agreement, the White House announced on Thursday, adding that the deal represents a "concrete demonstration of our commitment to fair, balanced, and mutually beneficial trade and investment".

US enters trade deal with European Union, to levy 15 per cent tariff: Check key details

The White House joined TikTok on Tuesday, ironically, as the platform faces another deadline to find a US buyer or potentially face a ban in the United States.


White House Joins TikTok to Promote Trump Policies | GRAVITAS

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the U.S.-Mexico border wall will be painted black—on direct orders from President Trump. The goal? To make the wall too hot to climb and discourage illegal crossings. The move also aims to reduce rust, says Border Patrol.

Mexico-U.S. border: 'Southern border wall to be painted black' | Kristi Noem: 'Trump’s idea'

The Trump administration debuts its official TikTok account, leveraging the platform's massive U.S. user base to promote the president’s agenda and reach young voters. The move comes despite past national security concerns over TikTok's Chinese ownership.


White House launches official TikTok account to amplify Trump’s message

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White House blames UN after Trump official assaulted by ‘deranged leftist’

Report: Trump administration official assaulted inside UN headquarters during UNGA

US-Pakistan Ties: Trump Holds Closed-Door Talks With Pak Leaders, Trump Keeps Pak Leaders Waiting

Donald Trump and Turkiye's president hold bilateral meet

What happens to federal workers if govt shuts down? White House plans a strategy

White House unveils 'Presidential Walk of Fame'; Joe Biden gets autopen portrait

White House claims UN tried to humiliate Trump with 'escalatorgate'. UN replies

President Trump Hosts Dinner For Top-Tech CEOs at White House

White House says Trump wants Europe to strengthen defences as US ends key NATO programme

Zuckerberg’s hot mic moment stuns trump at tech dinner | “This is not my political career!”

Trump highlights AI innovation and U.S. Tech investments in White House meeting

Trump discusses AI education, Zelensky call, and political updates

WATCH | Mysterious black bags thrown from White House window sparks online theories

'It’s all bulls***': White House says Europe is roadblocking end to Ukraine war

White House: Chicago crime rate 15 times higher than Delhi

'Illegal tactic': Trump cancels BILLIONS in foreign aid

WH slams ex-official for saying 'pregnant people' instead of 'pregnant women'

‘Satanic’ Trump portrait sets internet on fire—netizens call it most honest pic

BREAKING: Trump Makes Announcement from White House, US To Host 2026 FIFA World Cup | WION

US enters trade deal with European Union, to levy 15 per cent tariff

White House Joins TikTok to Promote Trump Policies | GRAVITAS

Mexico-U.S. border: 'Southern border wall to be painted black' | Kristi Noem: 'Trump’s idea'

White House launches official TikTok account to amplify Trump’s message