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If approved, Donald Trump's “Triumphal Arch” would be taller than both the US Capitol building and the Lincoln Memorial.

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Dance troupe stages artistic protest in Washington over Minneapolis shootings

A professional dance group held interpretive performances in Washington, honouring protesters killed in Minneapolis and drawing attention to fatal shootings by federal agents.

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US general attorney clashes with lawmakers amid Epstein files furore

Pam Bondi faced fierce criticism in the US Congress over redaction errors in Epstein documents, clashed with lawmakers and did not directly apologise to survivors during a heated hearing on Wednesday.

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Buddhist monks complete 3,700-kilometre 'Walk for Peace' to Washington

A group of Theravada Buddhist monks arrived in the US capital after a 3,700-kilometre peace walk from Texas aimed at raising awareness about peace and meditation.

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Johnson says partial shutdown expected to last through to Tuesday

US House Speaker Mike Jonson has blamed Democrat lawmakers over their lengthy demands to end a weekend-sprung partial government shutdown, but is convinced he has enough votes to end the impasse by Tuesday.

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US Senate passes Trump-backed government funding deal

The bill passed 71-29 and will now head to the House, which is not due back until Monday, meaning the government could be in a partial shutdown temporarily over the weekend until they pass it.

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Criminal probe raises key question: Will Powell leave the Fed in May?

Trump said on Tuesday that he hopes to name a new Fed chair in the next few weeks. But that could get held up by the criminal investigation of Powell.

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What to know about the new US ‘Tech Force’ for the public sector

The talent development programme aims to close ‘critical skills gaps’ within US government agencies by hiring tech talent for two-year assignments.

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Trump says one of the National Guards shot on Wednesday has died

One of the two US National Guard troops, deployed to serve in Washington DC from the state of West Virginia, has died in hospital from critical wounds sustained in a Wednesday shooting attack, just blocks away from the White House.

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Afghan national charged over attack on US National Guard in Washington

Two West Virginia National Guard members were ambushed and critically wounded near the White House. Authorities have charged an Afghan national in the attack.

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Two US National Guard troops shot just blocks from the White House

Trump says a “re-examination” of all aliens in the United States is needed after an Afghan national was apprehended for shooting two US National Guard troops, just blocks away from the White House, in what officials say was a targeted attack.

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‘Billionaires eat first’: Thanksgiving signs highlight impact of SNAP funding delays

Snap benefits are back after the US government shutdown, bringing relief to low-income households. However, new work requirements will affect many adults next month.

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US Senate approves bill to end the shutdown, sending it to the House

The final Senate vote, 60-40, broke a grueling stalemate that lasted more than six weeks as Democrats demanded that Republicans negotiate with them to extend health care tax credits.

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In US and Europe, troops on streets of capitals tell a different story

Following an executive order signed by Donald Trump in August, over 2,000 National Guard members patrol the streets of Washington, evoking scenes similar to those in European capitals. Yet in Washington, experts and residents believe this is different.