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Morning news brief
Trump continues to push for National Guard deployments in U.S. cities, Tuesday marks two years since the start of the war in Gaza, SCOTUS to hear case challenging Colorado's conversion therapy ban.
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Government shutdown enters sixth day as both parties appear reluctant to budge
Senators are reconvening Monday to vote on temporarily funding the government, but both parties seem unlikely to bend in their demands.
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Morning news brief
A federal judge blocked the deployment of the National Guard in Oregon, Hamas, Israel and the U.S. will work toward finalizing a peace deal in Egypt Monday, the Supreme Court starts its new term.
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Illinois governor calls National Guard deployment an 'invasion' of his state
Several clashes happened over the weekend between protesters and federal agents in Chicago. It comes as the Trump administration and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker fight over National Guard deployments.
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren talks about the potential for a government shutdown
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., talks about the potential government shutdown, what congressional Democrats are demanding and whether she thinks President Trump will carry out his layoff threat.
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Morning news brief
The government will shut down at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday if Congress can't reach a deal, reactions to President Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza, Trump and Hegseth to meet with top military officials.
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar talks about the potential for a government shutdown
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., talks about the negotiations happening on Capitol Hill and at the White House over a potential government shutdown.
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Morning news brief
At least four dead in attack on Michigan church, congressional leaders head to White House as shutdown deadline nears, Trump to meet with Israeli prime minister as calls for end of war in Gaza grow.
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Former Palestinian peace negotiator on Trump meeting with Israel's prime minister
President Trump says a deal to end the war in Gaza is "very close." NPR speaks with former Palestinian peace negotiator Diana Buttu about Trump's meeting with Israel's prime minister Monday.
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Democratic strategist on how Democrats should approach shutdown negotiations
As a government shutdown looms, how should Democrats approach negotiations with Republican leaders? NPR speaks with Democratic strategist Maria Cardona.