A U.S. government shutdown entered its 14th day as Speaker Mike Johnson blocked funding talks, while Trump awarded a posthumous medal and promoted a fragile Gaza ceasefire.

The U.S. government shutdown reached its 14th day as House Speaker Mike Johnson blocked efforts to return lawmakers to Washington, halting negotiations on a short-term spending bill. President Trump announced a posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom for conservative activist Charlie Kirk and promoted a fragile Gaza ceasefire following the release of the last hostages and prisoners, though broader regional stability remains uncertain. Argentina received a $20 billion U.S. bailout amid President Javier Milei’s White House visit. Meanwhile, the Bears’ D.J. Moore was hospitalized, R&B singer D’Angelo died after a private cancer battle, and new tariffs on home fixtures took effect.