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Trump pardons Giuliani and dozens of others accused of seeking to overturn his 2020 defeat

The US pavilion at the expo housed exhibits from industry bodies dealing in wine, ginseng, potatoes and more.
Global Enterprise

At China’s largest import expo, US exhibitors hopeful worst of trade war is over

Under the agreement, Congress would pass full-year funding for the departments of Agriculture, Veterans Affairs and Congress itself, while funding other agencies through Jan 30.
International

US shutdown nears end as Senate Democrats agree to funding deal

Airlines across the US have cancelled flights scheduled for the coming days, as the longest government shutdown in history snarls up air travel and forces thousands of passengers to change their travel plans.
International

US fourth-quarter GDP could be negative if shutdown drags on, White House economic adviser says

Travelers wait in line at a Transportation Security Administration checkpoint at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, Texas, Nov 9, 2025. Airlines across the US have cancelled flights scheduled for the coming days, as the longest government shutdown in history snarls up air travel and forces thousands of passengers to change their travel plans.
International

US flight delays, cancellations accelerate as air traffic controller shortages surge during shutdown 

Democratic US Representative from Georgia Nikema Williams (left) helps distribute food aid bags during a free food distribution at the Young Family YMCA in Atlanta, Georgia, Nov 6, 2025.
International

US Supreme Court pauses judge’s order requiring Trump to fully fund food aid

Many air traffic controllers were notified on Thursday that they would receive no pay for a second pay period next week.
International

US warns it could force 20% flight cuts if shutdown continues

US President Donald Trump had said in September that Vice-President JD Vance would attend the G20 summit instead of him.
International

Trump says no US officials will attend G20 in South Africa

Beef prices set records in 2025 after a years-long drought burned up pasture lands and hiked feeding costs for cattle, forcing ranchers to slash the nation’s herd to the smallest level in nearly 75 years.
International

US Justice Department probes meatpackers for price manipulation, collusion

A congressional impasse has resulted in what is now the longest-ever US government shutdown.
Podcasts

Markets rise through shutdown fog but will it last?

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