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What's changed since the last government shutdown during Trump's first term?

The last government shutdown was in 2018 during President Trump's first term. Republicans controlled Congress and needed Democrats to pass a spending bill -- just like now. But a lot has changed.

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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

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Blinken claims Trump’s Gaza ceasefire deal drew from Biden-era framework

Blinken claims Trump’s Gaza ceasefire deal drew from Biden-era framework

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Dem gubernatorial nominee facing heat for taking donations from CCP-linked tycoon: 'Disqualifying'

Dem gubernatorial nominee facing heat for taking donations from CCP-linked tycoon: 'Disqualifying'

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Bill Clinton says Trump and others 'deserve great credit' for Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Bill Clinton says Trump and others 'deserve great credit' for Israel-Hamas ceasefire

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Northern Ireland peace could be model for disarming Hamas under No 10 plan

Northern Ireland peace could be model for disarming Hamas under No 10 plan

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MI5 delivers chilling warning to MPs on spy threats from Russia and China

MI5 delivers chilling warning to MPs on spy threats from Russia and China

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Justin Trudeau ‘just too vanilla’ for Katy Perry, says Canadian ‘super fan’ who voted Conservative

Justin Trudeau ‘just too vanilla’ for Katy Perry, says Canadian ‘super fan’ who voted Conservative

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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

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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

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MI5 tells politicians: ‘You are a potential target’

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MI5 tells politicians: ‘You are a potential target’

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

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

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

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Reducing pension tax-free lump sum to £100k a ‘high risk’, Reeves warned

Reducing pension tax-free lump sum to £100k a ‘high risk’, Reeves warned

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Keir Starmer says Gaza peace plan 'historic day' - but warns against 'missteps'

Keir Starmer says Gaza peace plan 'historic day' - but warns against 'missteps'

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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

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

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

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

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

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LIZZY BUCHAN: 'Donald Trump basks in hero's welcome but road to Gaza peace will be long'

LIZZY BUCHAN: 'Donald Trump basks in hero's welcome but road to Gaza peace will be long'

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SNP will create network of walk-in GP services, says Swinney

SNP will create network of walk-in GP services, says Swinney

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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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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

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

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

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

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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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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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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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

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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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

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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Paul Routledge: 'Thatcher's 100th birthday conjures images of division and poll tax riots'

Paul Routledge: 'Thatcher's 100th birthday conjures images of division and poll tax riots'

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

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

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