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U.S. senators are pushing a bill to designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism, citing allegations of kidnapping nearly 20,000 Ukrainian children and forcibly transferring them to Russia. The move aims to increase sanctions and prevent Russian officials from entering the U.S. amid ongoing conflict. The bill reflects growing international concern over war crimes and child abductions in Ukraine.
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As of mid-October 2025, US soybean farmers are struggling due to China halting purchases amid ongoing trade tensions and tariffs. China, the largest buyer, has not bought US soybeans this season, diverting demand to Brazil and Argentina. President Trump plans to discuss soybean trade with Xi Jinping at the upcoming APEC summit, while US farmers seek new markets and await potential government aid.
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At 12:01 a.m. EDT on October 1, 2025, the US federal government entered a shutdown after Senate Democrats and Republicans failed to pass stopgap funding. The impasse centers on extending expiring Obamacare healthcare subsidies. President Trump threatened irreversible job cuts targeting Democrats during the shutdown, which affects hundreds of thousands of federal workers and suspends many non-essential services.
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As of November 10, 2025, the US government shutdown, the longest in history at over 40 days, is close to ending after bipartisan talks yielded a short-term funding deal. The impasse, rooted in disputes over healthcare subsidies under the Affordable Care Act, has caused widespread disruptions including unpaid federal workers, flight cancellations, and halted food aid for millions.