US government in partisan showdown for potential shutdown

The US government is less than two weeks away from a potential shutdown, with the stakes increasing as lawmakers struggle to agree on a short-term spending bill. Several budget bills are currently being discussed in Washington, but none have enough votes to clear both the Democrat-majority Senate and the Republican-controlled House of Representatives. Lawmakers have until the end of the month to reach an agreement, before funding for government services and bills is due to dry up.

WHY TRUMP SUPPORTERS ARE THREATENING SHUTDOWN

Elon Musk considers charging monthly fee for all X users

Elon Musk has sparked outrage among fans of his social media platform X by suggesting that he might introduce a monthly fee for all users, in what would be the biggest shake-up since he took over the popular site then known as Twitter last October. Musk said that introducing a small monthly payment for X would combat the "armies of bots" on the site, but longtime users are outraged.

MUSK'S PLAN TO IMPLEMENT A MONTHLY SERVICE FEE

Uncertainty is on UAW's side as strike negotiations continue

Uncertainty will be the most powerful weapon wielded by US auto workers, industry watchers said as the first simultaneous strike by Detroit's "Big Three" looks set for the long haul. Talks continued Tuesday, the fifth day of the United Auto Workers' strike of Ford, General Motors and Jeep-maker Stellantis employees, with public statements on both sides indicating they remain far apart.

WHY STELLANTIS WORKERS HAVE EDGE OVER GM, FORD