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Partial government shutdown becomes the longest in US history
- The partial US government shutdown has become the longest in American history, as lawmakers in Washington continue to fight over funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). On Sunday, the shutdown reached 44 days, surpassing the previous longest funding lapse, which ended in November 2025. The current impasse has led to chaos at airports, due to a shortage of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) ...

Source: bbc.com
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Photos From the Third Nationwide 'No Kings' Protest
- Photography Photos From the Third Nationwide 'No Kings' Protest More than 3,000 marches and rallies took place yesterday in cities and towns across America during the third "No Kings" event, where millions protested against the policies and actions of President Trump and his administration. March 29, 2026, 9:03 AM ET Save LAPD officers arrest a protester dressed as Lady Liberty in chains, following clashes near the ...

Source: theatlantic.com
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'No Kings' protesters pack city streets across the nation as crowds lash out against Trump
- A rolling wave of "No Kings" protests swelled through America's small towns and big cities Saturday, with crowds gathering to blast President Trump, Immigration and Customs Enforcement crackdowns, the war in Iran and high gas and food prices. Saturday's demonstrations were expected to draw millions of people nationwide, including thousands for a downtown Los Angeles rally. More than 40 protests were planned for ...

Source: latimes.com