 Republican member of Congress rep. Louie Gohmert - who often shunned wearing masks and was known to vote without one - has tested positive for Covid-19.

US Congress members could be removed if they fail to wear face coverings

The two great antagonists in American politics didn't even try to hide their mutual loathing.

The Great Confrontation: Pelosi rips up Trump's speech

The speaker of the US House of Representatives said Democrats will block the deal in Congress if the peace accord is undermined.

No chance of US-UK trade deal if Brexit threatens Good Friday Agreement – Pelosi

Nancy Pelosi said the president would be welcome to make his address in the chamber once the government shutdown has ended.

Migrants drop into shutdown US as Trump challenged over State of Union address

The House Speaker had said the president's State Of The Union address should be delayed amid the impasse.

Donald Trump cancels Nancy Pelosi's plane amid shutdown stand-off

It is the first new Congress to convene during a partial government shutdown.