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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.
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Morning news brief
Trump cancels government funding meeting with top Democrats, Trump -- in a reversal -- declares Ukraine "can win back all territory lost to Russia," Jimmy Kimmel returns to late night.
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Democrat wins congressional seat in Arizona, narrowing GOP's slim House majority
In a special election, voters in southern Arizona have chosen to send Democrat Adelita Grijalva to Congress, narrowing the GOP's slim majority in the House.
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Trump admin 'seems to care very little about autistic people,' says advocate
In making unsupported claims about autism, the Trump administration is "pointing the finger" at parents and making them feel guilty, says autism community advocate Colin Killick.