The Capitol is illuminated as the Senate works into the night to finish votes on amendments on the big debt ceiling and budget cuts package, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday evening, June 1, 2023.

Government Shutdown Reaches 36th Day, Breaks Record As Longest

November 5, 2025

The US government shutdown has entered its 36th day, breaking the record as the longest ever. President Donald Trump's first term at the White House set the previous government shutdown ...

Government Shutdown Enters 15th Day

by Comfort Ampomaa

October 15, 2025

The US government shutdown has stretched into its 15th day with no resolution in sight, as Republicans and Democrats continue to trade blame over the impasse that has left federal ...

Dismay Over Trump’s Senior Nominations

by Comfort Ampomaa

November 15, 2024

Fears that Donald Trump’s second presidency will be more extreme than his first have intensified amid a flurry of senior nominations that opponents have criticised as going from bad to ...