U.S. government shutdown

U.S. billionaire Timothy Mellon donated $130 million to pay American troops during the government shutdown, reports Baltimore Chronicle.

The U.S. government shutdown continues for a 22nd day as Senate Democrats block another Republican attempt to restore funding, focusing on healthcare disputes.

The White House has prepared a list of federal agencies facing mass layoffs of civil servants, with the announcement expected in the coming days, CNN reports.

The U.S. faces a looming government shutdown as talks between President Trump and congressional Democrats fail, with major disagreements unresolved.