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US Congress averts government shutdown with one-week stopgap bill
Postponement follows healthcare bill delay but gives White House little to celebrate for Trump's 100-day mark.
US Congress has issued employees with insecure ID cards containing photos of smart chips
A senator says senate employees are using fake smartcard IDs with zero security on IT federal systems.
Bernie Sanders champions workers' rights with proposal of $15 minimum wage bill
The US senator will also hold a protest in DC.
What would a US government shutdown mean?
Courts, parks and garbage are just some of the areas that could be impacted if a shutdown takes place.
US Senate summoned to White House for North Korea briefing amid rising tensions
Chinese President Xi Jinping, North Korea's main ally, has called for restraint from both sides
Key House Republican Jason Chaffetz will not seek re-election in 2018
Utah Republican registers internet domains that suggest he may make future White House bid.
Trump administration to launch review on lifting of Iran sanctions
In 2015, US and other nations agreed to lift sanctions against Iran in exchange for Tehran curbing its nuclear programme.
Democrats mobilise in hopes of winning Congressional seat in Georgia special election
Polls show there is a chance of a runoff election between Democrat Jon Ossoff and Republican Karen Handel.
Oklahoma congressman under fire for saying constituents' taxes do not pay his salary
Markwayne Mullin said he pays his own salary during a town hall meeting in Jay, Oklahoma.
Virginia residents have a message for their member of Congress: 'Do Your Job.'
The group claims Barbara Comstock has not held a traditional town hall in over 800 days.
George W Bush urges lawmakers to fully fund anti-AIDs programme in face of Trump's planned cuts
The president's team wants to cut $300 million from the programme started by Bush.
White House to share classified intel related to wiretap allegations with intelligence committees
Sean Spicer would not say whether it was same material seen by the House Intelligence Committee chair.
Dow Jones marks 8-day losing streak, longest since April 2011
Investors are reassessing whether Trump will be able to push his economic policies through Congress.
Freedom Caucus and Tuesday Group: Who are the Republicans opposing Trumpcare?
As the president attempts to pass landmark health care bill, more than a few Republicans stand in his way.
Republican duo asks Congress to declare war in fight against Isis
Radical move comes as President Trump strives to enact his campaign promise to 'beat Isis'.
Don't expect Trump's promised $1tr infrastructure plan anytime soon
American industries say they're hopeful the cash will come to fix the nation's crumbling roads and rail... eventually.
Muhammad Ali's son says he was detained and questioned at US airport for second time
Ali Jr says he was detained at a Washington airport before being allowed to fly.
Brooklyn Congressman Hakeem Jeffries owns Biggie Smalls' 'Juicy'
Democrat pays tribute to New York rapper Notorious B.I.G. on 20th anniversary of his death.
Who wrote Donald Trump's speech? The question everyone's asking
According to Google the top search during Trump's address to Congress was "who wrote Donald Trump's speech?"
'Miserable' Melania Trump is cheery in $9,600 suit as she receives standing ovation from Congress
First Lady chose a flattering two-piece outfit by designer Michael Kors for the evening.
Donald Trump vows $1tn infrastructure spend and Obamacare replacement plan
US president pitches spending surpassing Great Recession plan and health insurance safeguards for Americans.
Trump says 'time for trivial fights is behind us' and urges unity in address to Congress
Republican adopts a more conservative tone than his previous outings.
Trump mulls compromise on immigration that would allow undocumented people to stay in US
President may step back from previous fiery rhetoric on immigration in policy speech to Congress.
Democrats asked to 'be respectful' during Donald Trump's address to Congress
One Democrat has announced plans to boycott the speech.
Democrats plan to bring people hit by Trump's travel ban to hear his Congress address
American Civil Liberties Union clients are set to attend Trump's big policy speech.
Ted Cruz dubs the halting of Donald Trump's travel ban as 'utterly lawless'
The Texas Senator told a cheering audience that the current Congress has the opportunity to be 'historic'.
Arkansas Republican Tom Cotton told 'we are not paid protestors' during combative town hall meeting
Voters challenge White House as they express their fear of the Trump administration.
Trump accused media of ignoring terror attacks but 'thousands' of US air strikes go unreported
In 2016, at least 456 air strikes in Afghanistan were not disclosed to Congress, military analysts and the media.
Florida congresswoman introduces bill to boot Steve Bannon from National Security Council
The former Breitbart News chief was made a member of the Security Council over the weekend.
Hundreds of medical students and faculty members rally for Obamacare
The protest comes a day before the annual deadline to enrol in the Affordable Care Act.