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The health care debate behind the government shutdown

At 12:01 on Wednesday morning, the United States federal government shut down. We explain why a debate over health care policy was central to Democrats and Republicans’ inability to make a deal to extend funding for federal agencies.

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China poses ‘series of threats to national security’, UK Government says

Brexiteer Gove ‘knows all about crazy mathematics’, says Treasury minister

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Brexiteer Gove ‘knows all about crazy mathematics’, says Treasury minister

MI5 tells politicians: ‘You are a potential target’

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MI5 tells politicians: ‘You are a potential target’

Niece of Agnes Wanjiru to raise ex-soldier’s extradition with John Healey

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Niece of Agnes Wanjiru to raise ex-soldier’s extradition with John Healey

Sir Keir Starmer hails ‘historic day’ as Gaza peace plan is signed

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Sir Keir Starmer hails ‘historic day’ as Gaza peace plan is signed

Texas governor reveals reason why he and Trump have been working together so closely

Texas governor reveals reason why he and Trump have been working together so closely

Senate set for new vote to end shutdown, but gridlock over Obamacare subsidies remains

Senate set for new vote to end shutdown, but gridlock over Obamacare subsidies remains

NJ Dem Mikie Sherrill doubles down on claim that Ciattarelli ‘complicit’ in opioid deaths of thousands

NJ Dem Mikie Sherrill doubles down on claim that Ciattarelli ‘complicit’ in opioid deaths of thousands

Fetterman marks release of last living hostages: 'The nightmare finally ends'

Fetterman marks release of last living hostages: 'The nightmare finally ends'

Scottish independence ‘not a punt’ on the country’s future, says McAllan

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Scottish independence ‘not a punt’ on the country’s future, says McAllan

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Terror threats ‘more complex and harder to detect than before’ – Home Secretary

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Terror threats ‘more complex and harder to detect than before’ – Home Secretary

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Swinney announces network of 15 walk-in GP centres to open ‘within the year’

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Swinney announces network of 15 walk-in GP centres to open ‘within the year’

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Trump celebrates peace in the Middle East after signing Gaza deal: 'Achieved the impossible'

Trump celebrates peace in the Middle East after signing Gaza deal: 'Achieved the impossible'

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Jay Jones scandal looms large over his hometown for Sears–Spanberger clash as area Dems vouch for AG nom

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Johnson warns US 'barreling toward one of the longest shutdowns' in history

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Senate Republicans target Obama-era trucking rule with new English proficiency bill

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Scottish govt to 'step in' to sponsor care home workers after skilled worker visa axed

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Swinney announces network of 15 walk-in GP centres to open ‘within the year’

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Swinney announces network of 15 walk-in GP centres to open ‘within the year’

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Mamdani raises money for UN organization that employed Oct 7 terrorists

Mamdani raises money for UN organization that employed Oct 7 terrorists

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Kremlin warns it 'could end badly for everyone' if US supplies Ukraine long-range missiles

Kremlin warns it 'could end badly for everyone' if US supplies Ukraine long-range missiles

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Trump credits Iran nuclear strikes for kickstarting Israel-Hamas peace deal

Trump credits Iran nuclear strikes for kickstarting Israel-Hamas peace deal

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EU face two-tier entry system with frequent flyers fast-tracked

EU face two-tier entry system with frequent flyers fast-tracked

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Trump ‘will override opposition to Blair helping to run Gaza’

Trump ‘will override opposition to Blair helping to run Gaza’

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No 10 denies that fears Beijing could pull cash caused China spy case collapse

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No 10 denies that fears Beijing could pull cash caused China spy case collapse

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Irish deputy premier says ‘genocide in Gaza cannot be forgotten’

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Irish deputy premier says ‘genocide in Gaza cannot be forgotten’

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Farage denounces ‘cretins’ in charge of the economy as he pledges ‘big bang two’

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Farage denounces ‘cretins’ in charge of the economy as he pledges ‘big bang two’

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GOP lawmaker pushes bill to punish cities that ditched Columbus Day after Trump proclamation

GOP lawmaker pushes bill to punish cities that ditched Columbus Day after Trump proclamation

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Netanyahu to skip Trump’s Middle East peace summit in Egypt as new regional dynamics take shape

Netanyahu to skip Trump’s Middle East peace summit in Egypt as new regional dynamics take shape

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Carney calls hostages release under Gaza peace deal ‘moment of profound relief’

Carney calls hostages release under Gaza peace deal ‘moment of profound relief’

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Forbes calls for windfall tax to be replaced at the coming Budget

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Forbes calls for windfall tax to be replaced at the coming Budget

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Britain’s tallest Tory opens up for first time about being bullied and his ‘heroine’ Kemi Badenoch

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Britain’s tallest Tory opens up for first time about being bullied and his ‘heroine’ Kemi Badenoch

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Reform UK would be ‘catastrophic’ for businesses, Welsh First Minister says

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Starmer expresses ‘deep relief’ at release of all remaining Israeli hostages

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Starmer expresses ‘deep relief’ at release of all remaining Israeli hostages

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Chip Roy and other Republicans push bill to block and deport Sharia law-adherent aliens: 'Existential threat'

Chip Roy and other Republicans push bill to block and deport Sharia law-adherent aliens: 'Existential threat'

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Instead of impeachment, Dems are using Article II challenges to impede Trump this time

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Squad 2.0: Meet America's next wave of radical Democrats shaping the party's future

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Trump heralds 'golden age of the Middle East' in address to Israeli Knesset hours after hostages come home

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Nigel Farage DITCHES £90billion tax cuts plan in bid to be more trusted on the economy

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Scottish Independence ‘not a punt’ on the country’s future, says McAllan

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Nigel Farage blames Keir Starmer as Reform UK council leader, 19, ‘attacked in the street’

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Civil service contractor among 61 London businesses fined for hiring illegal workers

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What you need to know about the UK and Blair’s role in Gaza peace deal

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China poses threat to UK, minister says amid questions over spy case

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Rachel Reeves must avoid 'half-baked' tax rises to fix the economy, warns IFS

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Rachel Reeves must avoid 'half-baked' tax rises to fix the economy, warns IFS

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Trump envoy praises UK’s ‘vital role’ in Gaza talks

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Trump envoy praises UK’s ‘vital role’ in Gaza talks

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Freezing tax thresholds will breach Labour manifesto pledge, economists warn

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China spy trial and the British deep state

China spy trial and the British deep state

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Top US official praises 'vital' UK role in Gaza - as another mocks 'delusional' minister

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Starmer urges momentum be seized for second phase of peace amid Gaza summit

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Almost 300,000 protest against pushing up NHS drug prices

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John Swinney to condemn Westminster's 'race to the right' as SNP leader gears up for election fight

John Swinney to condemn Westminster's 'race to the right' as SNP leader gears up for election fight

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This SNP Government looks more knackered than ever after 18 years in power

This SNP Government looks more knackered than ever after 18 years in power

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Trump mulls Tomahawk deliveries to Ukraine if Russia keeps war going

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China spy case questions must be addressed in Parliament, Badenoch tells PM

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Beavers, pigs and ponies to rewild landscape in first Government-backed scheme

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Revulsion with Westminster will push Scotland to independence, Swinney to say

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Revulsion with Westminster will push Scotland to independence, Swinney to say

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