US government2 days agoUS lawmakers tell BBC Andrew should testify over Epstein filesIt comes after the King said the Royal Family were "ready to support" police in their inquiries. 2 days ago28 Jan 2026US to prosecute captain of seized oil tankerThe captain of the Marinera, accused of carrying oil for Venezuela, Russia and Iran, will be prosecuted in a US court.28 Jan 20269 Dec 2025Trump unveils $12bn farm aid package to help farmers who faced 'unjustified trade actions'The president also threatened to hit Mexico with an extra 5% tariff in a row over water supplies to US farmers.9 Dec 202514 Nov 2025Is the US government shutdown over, and why did it happen?President Trump signed a government funding bill but it will still take days - even weeks - for things to go back to normal.14 Nov 202512 Oct 2025'We're in limbo': A town in Trump country where shutdown axe loomsAs politicians in Washington bicker during the government shutdown, Martinsburg, West Virginia, worries about what's next. 12 Oct 202512 Oct 2025Trump directs Pentagon to 'use all available funds' to pay troops during shutdownThe president's directive would ensure US military personnel don't miss a scheduled paycheque next week. 12 Oct 202510 Oct 2025US Transportation Secretary threatens to fire absent air traffic controllersSean Duffy said he would "let go" air traffic controllers not coming to work during the government shutdown.10 Oct 20257 Oct 2025White House suggests some federal workers may not get back pay after shutdownWith the shutdown about to enter its second week, Trump says some furloughed workers "don't deserve to be taken care of".7 Oct 20252 Oct 2025US government shutdown: Your questions answeredThe shutdown began on Wednesday, after Republicans and Democrats in Congress failed to agree a new spending plan. But how long will it last? And which public services will be affected?2 Oct 2025...
