How is this U.S. government shutdown different from previous ones?

A notice of closure of the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center is seen in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Oct. 1, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Rui) This new round…[More]

U.S. energy department terminates hundreds of clean energy projects

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. Department of Energy on Thursday announced the termination of 223 projects, most of them clean energy and rene…[More]

2 planes collide while taxiing at NY's LaGuardia Airport, injuring 1

NEW YORK, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- Two Delta Air Lines regional jets collided at low speeds while taxiing on Wednesday evening at LaGuardia Airport here, in…[More]

Explainer: What caused yet another U.S. government shutdown?

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. federal government officially shut down early Wednesday after lawmakers failed to reach an agreement on a fund…[More]

U.S. vice president warns prolonged gov't shutdown will lead to layoffs

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Vice President JD Vance warned on Wednesday that a prolonged federal government shutdown will lead to layoffs, bla…[More]

U.S. gov't shuts down for 1st time in 7 years amid widening partisan divisions

A woman walks on the street in Manhattan, New York, on Oct. 1, 2025. The U.S. federal government entered a shutdown at the start of Wednesday as parti…[More]