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Biden Signs Key Bill, Averting Government Shutdown Days Before Christmas
US President Joe Biden on Saturday signed into law the bill passed by Congress to fund the government through mid-March, the White House said, averting a government shutdown days before Christmas.
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White House Says "Still A Chance" Of Avoiding Government Shutdown
The White House said on Friday it was still possible to avoid a government shutdown, but that it was up to hardline Republican lawmakers to resolve the impasse.
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Ransomware Attack on JBS Meat Works Likely From Russia, Company Informs White House
Brazil's JBS SA told the US government that a ransomware attack on the company that disrupted meat production in North America and Australia originated from a criminal organization likely based in Russia, the White House said.
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Trump Signs Spending Package To Avert US Government Shutdown
U.S. President Donald Trump signed a $1.4 trillion budget package for the fiscal year 2020 into law on Friday to avert a government shutdown, White House spokesman Judd Deere told journalists travelling with the president on Air Force One.
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Donald Trump To Sign Border Bill, Declare Emergency Seeking Wall Funds
President Donald Trump will sign a border security bill to avert another government shutdown, but also declare a national emergency to try to obtain funds for his promised US-Mexico border wall, a White House spokeswoman said on Thursday.
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US Could See ''Zero'' Growth If Shutdown Continues: White House Chief Economist
The US could post zero economic growth in the first quarter if the federal government does not reopen, the chairman of President Donald Trump's Council of Economic Advisers said on Wednesday.
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Trump Prepares 2 Versions Of State Of Union Speech Amid Shutdown Tensions
The White House is forging ahead with State of the Union preparations despite no commitment from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., to hold the annual address at the Capitol, further escalating the political tit-for-tat between the two leaders as the federal government remains partially shuttered.
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$450 Meal, $45 Whiskey: Two US Financial Regulators Binge Amid Shutdown
They are federal financial regulators who filed for expenses like corporate CEOs, seeking reimbursement for limos, deluxe air travel and meals in posh restaurants.
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Skeleton Crew For Melania Trump Office In Longest US Government Shutdown
As the longest government shutdown in history continues, President Donald Trump is not the only member of the first family affected. First lady Melania Trump also has a skeleton crew.
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Trump Ordered 300 Hamburgers, French Fries For Football Team "Because..."
US Shutdown: With White House residence staff among those hit by the US government shutdown, Donald Trump personally ordered in an "all American" feast of burgers and pizza on Monday for a visiting football team.
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"We Want Our Pay": US Workers Protest Amid Partial Government Shutdown
Hundreds of furloughed federal employees chanting "We want our pay!" marched on the White House on Thursday, the 20th day of a partial government shutdown over U.S. President Donald Trump's demand for border wall funding.
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Donald Trump Cancels Davos Trip As Partial US Government Shutdown Drags On
US President Donald Trump had told reporters at the White House earlier on Thursday that he intended to speak at the forum but would not attend if the shutdown continued.
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White House Signals Some Compromise In Ending US Government Shutdown
Showing signs of compromise, the White House signaled on Sunday that talks to reopen the federal government could produce a deal in which President Donald Trump moves away from his demand that a proposed barrier along the southern border be a concrete wall.
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"Can Do It If I Want": Trump On Using Emergency Powers For Border Wall
President Donald Trump on Friday offered his most robust public case for the border wall since the partial government shutdown began two weeks ago, expounding for an hour at the White House about the need for a barrier to keep out terrorists and dissuade migrants while asserting he has the legal authority to build it without congressional consent.
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Australian Government Tried Shutdown In 1975. Why It Never Happened Again
U.S. congressional leaders will head to the White House on Wednesday to find a way out of the partial U.S. government shutdown that has engulfed the country for the last 11 days. Any solution is likely to force both sides into concessions, even though President Donald Trump has so far shown no willingness to withdraw his demands for billions of dol...
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Biden Signs Key Bill, Averting Government Shutdown Days Before Christmas
US President Joe Biden on Saturday signed into law the bill passed by Congress to fund the government through mid-March, the White House said, averting a government shutdown days before Christmas.
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White House Says "Still A Chance" Of Avoiding Government Shutdown
The White House said on Friday it was still possible to avoid a government shutdown, but that it was up to hardline Republican lawmakers to resolve the impasse.
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Ransomware Attack on JBS Meat Works Likely From Russia, Company Informs White House
Brazil's JBS SA told the US government that a ransomware attack on the company that disrupted meat production in North America and Australia originated from a criminal organization likely based in Russia, the White House said.
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Trump Signs Spending Package To Avert US Government Shutdown
U.S. President Donald Trump signed a $1.4 trillion budget package for the fiscal year 2020 into law on Friday to avert a government shutdown, White House spokesman Judd Deere told journalists travelling with the president on Air Force One.
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Donald Trump To Sign Border Bill, Declare Emergency Seeking Wall Funds
President Donald Trump will sign a border security bill to avert another government shutdown, but also declare a national emergency to try to obtain funds for his promised US-Mexico border wall, a White House spokeswoman said on Thursday.
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US Could See ''Zero'' Growth If Shutdown Continues: White House Chief Economist
The US could post zero economic growth in the first quarter if the federal government does not reopen, the chairman of President Donald Trump's Council of Economic Advisers said on Wednesday.
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Trump Prepares 2 Versions Of State Of Union Speech Amid Shutdown Tensions
The White House is forging ahead with State of the Union preparations despite no commitment from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., to hold the annual address at the Capitol, further escalating the political tit-for-tat between the two leaders as the federal government remains partially shuttered.
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$450 Meal, $45 Whiskey: Two US Financial Regulators Binge Amid Shutdown
They are federal financial regulators who filed for expenses like corporate CEOs, seeking reimbursement for limos, deluxe air travel and meals in posh restaurants.
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Skeleton Crew For Melania Trump Office In Longest US Government Shutdown
As the longest government shutdown in history continues, President Donald Trump is not the only member of the first family affected. First lady Melania Trump also has a skeleton crew.
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Trump Ordered 300 Hamburgers, French Fries For Football Team "Because..."
US Shutdown: With White House residence staff among those hit by the US government shutdown, Donald Trump personally ordered in an "all American" feast of burgers and pizza on Monday for a visiting football team.
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"We Want Our Pay": US Workers Protest Amid Partial Government Shutdown
Hundreds of furloughed federal employees chanting "We want our pay!" marched on the White House on Thursday, the 20th day of a partial government shutdown over U.S. President Donald Trump's demand for border wall funding.
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Donald Trump Cancels Davos Trip As Partial US Government Shutdown Drags On
US President Donald Trump had told reporters at the White House earlier on Thursday that he intended to speak at the forum but would not attend if the shutdown continued.
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White House Signals Some Compromise In Ending US Government Shutdown
Showing signs of compromise, the White House signaled on Sunday that talks to reopen the federal government could produce a deal in which President Donald Trump moves away from his demand that a proposed barrier along the southern border be a concrete wall.
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"Can Do It If I Want": Trump On Using Emergency Powers For Border Wall
President Donald Trump on Friday offered his most robust public case for the border wall since the partial government shutdown began two weeks ago, expounding for an hour at the White House about the need for a barrier to keep out terrorists and dissuade migrants while asserting he has the legal authority to build it without congressional consent.
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Australian Government Tried Shutdown In 1975. Why It Never Happened Again
U.S. congressional leaders will head to the White House on Wednesday to find a way out of the partial U.S. government shutdown that has engulfed the country for the last 11 days. Any solution is likely to force both sides into concessions, even though President Donald Trump has so far shown no willingness to withdraw his demands for billions of dol...
