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Trump picks Apprentice producer to be special envoy to UK
US President-elect Donald Trump said Mark Burnett ‘will work to enhance diplomatic relations’.
Joe Biden signs bill that averts US government shutdown after days of upheaval
The outcome was uncertain after US President-elect Donald Trump had insisted the deal include an increase in the government’s borrowing limit.
US Senate passes government funding bill to avoid shutdown
The bipartisan plan that will temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid was rushed through just after the midnight deadline.
House approves funding bill and sends to Senate hours before shutdown deadline
The new 118-page package would fund the government at current levels until March.
House speaker says Republicans have agreed on a new spending deal
‘We will not have a government shutdown,’ Mike Johnson said.
Trump adds Europe to list of US trade partners he is threatening with tariffs
Mr Trump threatened Canada and Mexico with 25% tariffs in November.
Pentagon warns US government shutdown will cost troops their pay over Christmas
A congressional spending plan was abandoned this week with fears it could mean a shutdown of the US government.
Mandelson says it is ‘great honour’ to be named UK ambassador to US
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he was ‘delighted’ to appoint Lord Mandelson to the post.
Trump’s funding plan rejected by US House of Representatives
Democrats refused to accommodate President-elect Donald Trump’s sudden demands and the quick fix cobbled together by Republican leaders on Thursday.
Trump shows his approval as Congress agrees deal to avoid government shutdown
Federal offices were being told to close for Christmas early as a bill to fund the US government was halted in its tracks by the president-elect.