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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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New York Republican met with jeers during town hall in hotly contested district
Republican Rep. Mike Lawler of New York held his first town hall of the year Sunday, but he was faced by jeers, insults and questions about the recent events in Minneapolis and ICE tactics.
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Gaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopens
Israel reopened Gaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt Monday, a key step in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement
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Trump says Kennedy Center will close for 2 years for renovation
President Trump announced he plans to close the Kennedy Center for two years for remodeling, following massive backlash after his name was added to the building.
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Former Washington Post critic on Trump's plan to temporarily close the Kennedy Center
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former Washington Post critic Anne Midgette about President Trump's post proposing the temporary closure of the Kennedy Center.
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After Trump's threats, Iran's supreme leader warns attack would spark 'regional war'
The U.S. is continuing its military buildup in the Middle East, with President Trump hinting at a possible attack. Iran struck back this weekend, warning of a regional war if the U.S. attacks.
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Feds arrest 4, including Don Lemon and Minnesota journalist over church protest
Lemon was taken into custody by federal agents in Los Angeles, where he was covering the Grammy awards, his attorney, Abbe Lowell, said in a statement posted on social media.
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Trump taps Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve
Trump plans to nominate Kevin Warsh to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve, when Jerome Powell's term expires in May. The president has been pushing the central bank to slash interest rates.
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Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., talks about efforts to avert a partial shutdown
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., ahead of a possible partial government shutdown Friday.
