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Speaker Mike Johnson is voicing optimism that the House can quickly bring an end to the partial government shutdown, but he is dealing with a razor-thin majority and a restive GOP caucus.
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Rep. Jim McGovern, D- Mass., talks about the ongoing partial government shutdown and the negotiations over funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
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President Trump says that he has agreed to a trade deal with India --- which will lower tariffs on the country to 18%.
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In the Justice Department's release of millions of pages of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, there are several instances of unredacted names of Epstein's accusers, raising concerns about privacy. -
The partial shutdown enters its fourth day as debate over DHS funding continues, Iran and U.S. to negotiate over Iran's nuclear program, investigators continue search for mom of 'Today' show host.
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NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to two staff members of the Minnesota school attended by Liam Conejo Ramos, the 5-year-old boy who made headlines when he was detained by ICE.
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In an interview on NPR's Wild Card podcast, Melinda French Gates reacts to her ex-husband, Bill Gates, being mentioned in the most recent release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein. -
In Minneapolis, some immigrants who have not gone to work because they fear being detained by ICE are at risk of eviction. There's a growing number of grassroots efforts to provide rent relief.
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Iranians in the diaspora are tracking down the sons and daughters of Iran's ruling elite, many of whom work and live lavishly abroad, demanding they be deported.
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Gaza's main border crossing reopened Monday after being closed for most of the war, but few people have been allowed to cross.
