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National Art critic on the impact the planned closure of the Kennedy Center could have NPR's A Martinez speaks with Washington Post art and architecture critic Philip Kennicott about President Trump's plan to temporarily close the Kennedy Center. A Martínez
Politics Amid partial government shutdown, debate over DHS funding continues The government is still in a partial shutdown, but the House Speaker predicts it will be over by Tuesday. In the meantime, lawmakers are still divided over Department of Homeland Security policy changes. A Martínez
Politics House Minority Whip on partial government shutdown and DHS funding Amid the partial government shutdown, we hear from House Minority Whip Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Mass., about funding for the Department of Homeland Security. Michel Martin
Politics Hemp and marijuana are the same species. So why all the different laws? Farmers in the U.S. have grown cannabis since the 1600s — but policymakers are still figuring out how to regulate two famous types of Cannabis sativa. A historian calls the plant "incredibly cryptic." Bill Chappell
Arts & Life After being hit by a car, she was saved by a lavender bunny Eight years ago, Joann Moschella was injured after her bicycle was hit by a car. That's when her unsung hero appeared, dressed in a furry lavender bunny suit. Autumn Barnes
Health Too old to compete? This 87-year-old triathlete has tips for staying in the game Despite issues with her heart, this octogenarian still competes in triathlons. She's proof that preventive medicine paired with smart lifestyle choices help seniors stay active longer. Allison Aubrey
Politics Refugees relive the trauma they fled as ICE targets them in Minnesota The Trump administration says it's reviewing thousands of cases to look for potential fraud. A judge ordered a temporary pause, saying refugees cannot be arrested "without warrants or cause." Marisa Peñaloza
Politics With an ACA fix uncertain in the Senate, Republicans replay old health care fights Things are looking bleak for a fix in Congress for ACA premiums that doubled, on average, this month. And Republicans are making arguments against the law that haven't worked in years past. Selena Simmons-Duffin
National Morning news brief Debate over DHS funding continues amid partial government shutdown, judge allows immigration enforcement surge to continue in Minnesota, Trump says Kennedy Center will close for construction. A Martínez
National Ice and snow snarl power grids, leaving thousands in the dark Thousands of people are still without power after ice and snow gripped much of the country, rattling power grids and energy markets. Mose Buchele