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US senators agree to extend debt ceiling to avoid default
Senators in the United States have agreed to extend the country's debt ceiling, less than two weeks before it was due to be reached.
US senate narrowly approves $3.5 trillion spending plan
The US Senate has approved a $US3.5 trillion spending blueprint for President Joe Biden's top priorities in a 50-49 vote along party lines.
Hong Kong correspondent: new security laws causing 'chilling' reaction
The new national security law that has been implemented in Hong Kong by the Chinese government has seen many local residents reacting frantically. Journalist James Griffiths discusses the disappearing… Audio
Pop music has as much lyrical aggression as rap
A study from the University of Missouri has shown that bubbly pop music now has just as much lyrical aggression as its rock and hip hop counterparts. Dr Cynthia Frisby joins the show to look at the… Audio
US govt shutdown: Senate reaches deal
A deal has been reached in the US Senate to reopen the government after it was in shutdown for several days. Washington DC correspondent Kevin McAleese says the process has a way to go yet. The deal… Audio
US senate hoping to end government shutdown
Despite last minute bipartisan meetings, the bill to fund the government until February 16 did not receive the required 60 votes. The failure of the US Senate to pass a new budget and prevent the… Audio
US shutdown: Trump and Democrats blame each other
Recriminations have begun over the failure of the US Senate to pass a new budget and prevent the shutdown of many federal services.
Controversial senator confirmed as US attorney general
The US Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump's nomination for attorney general, Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions, by a vote of 52 to 47.
Betsy DeVos confirmed as US education secretary
The US Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump's controversial nominee for education secretary, Betsy DeVos, by the smallest possible margin.