Trump administration sues California over voter-approved Prop 50

Trump administration sues California over voter-approved Prop 50

In a complaint filed in federal court, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) alleged that the map enacted under Prop 50 is a "race-based redistricting plan" that violated the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause and the federal Voting Rights Act, the department said in a press release. Nov 14, 2025
US government shutdown likely to end soon as Senate clears bill

US government shutdown likely to end soon as Senate clears bill

At least eight Senate Democrats broke with their party to support the measure, allowing it to pass with 60 votes despite opposition from Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer of New York, who cited concerns over ongoing healthcare issues, including subsidies under the Affordable Care Act. Nov 10, 2025
U.S. skips G20: Trump to Boycott G20 Summit in South Africa, Citing 'Abuse' of White Farmers

U.S. skips G20: Trump to Boycott G20 Summit in South Africa, Citing 'Abuse' of White Farmers

The South African government has repeatedly rejected US accusations of discrimination, saying that white South Africans continue to have higher living standards than the Black majority population, decades after the end of apartheid. President Cyril Ramaphosa has previously told Trump that reports of widespread persecution of white farmers were "completely false." Nov 8, 2025
40 airports to cut flights by 10% if shutdown continues, FAA says

40 airports to cut flights by 10% if shutdown continues, FAA says

According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the step was necessary to maintain safety standards amid staffing shortages caused by the ongoing shutdown, which has left thousands of air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screeners working without pay. Nov 6, 2025
US Prez Trump says Russia, China, Pak among nations testing nuclear weapons

US Prez Trump says Russia, China, Pak among nations testing nuclear weapons

President Donald Trump made the remarks when asked whether the US is going to start detonating nuclear weapons for testing after more than 30 years. He said that the US does not "necessarily know" where these nations are testing nuclear weapons, however, he stated that testing is being done. Nov 3, 2025
'By August 1, most trade deals will be completed': Donald Trump

Despite Shutdown, Federal Courts Order Trump Administration to Fund Food Programs

The court orders came a day before the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), which oversees the programme, had planned to suspend payments because of the funding lapse. The government shutdown, now in its fifth week, has blocked many agencies from operating normally as Congress and the White House remain deadlocked over spending legislation. Nov 1, 2025
South Korea: Trump, Xi begin high-stakes summit amid trade war

Trump meets China's Xi; high-stakes summit begins amid trade war

Trump arrived at the venue beforehand after departing the nearby city of Gyeongju, the venue of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) gatherings this week, earlier in the day. "We're going to have a very successful meeting," Trump said as the two leaders posed for photos ahead of their talks. "But he's a very tough negotiator. That's not good," he quipped. Oct 30, 2025