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Watch Live: Donald Trump signs bill ending partial federal government shutdown
The president's signature comes just hours after the House sent the legislation, which includes a continuing resolution to keep the Department of Homeland Security funded through Feb. 13, to Trump's desk.
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DOJ on defense after Pirro vows crackdown on guns in D.C.
D.C. law requires that gun owners register their firearms and obtain a permit to carry.
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Here are the lawmakers who broke with their parties in order to end partial government shutdown
A total of 42 House lawmakers broke with their parties, with 21 Republicans voting against the spending package and 21 Democrats voting in favor. The funding package, which passed the Senate last week, passed in a 217-214 split.
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Supreme Court blocks ruling requiring Trump administration to reinstate fired federal employees
The court blocked an order that mandated the administration allow the federal employees to go back to work.
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GOP Congressman John James announces run for governor of Michigan
Michigan is a swing state with President Donald Trump narrowly winning it in 2016 and 2024 and losing it in 2020.
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White House replaces historic 'Jackson Magnolia' with descendant sapling
A direct-descendent sapling will replace the historic “Jackson Magnolia,” one of several Southern Magnolias causing safety concerns near the South Portico of the White House.
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Watch Live: DOGE subcommittee holds hearing on reducing federal real estate
The hearing starts at 10 a.m. EST.
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National Park Service returns original Underground Railroad story to website, after rewrite backlash
The NPS also reposted a picture that was deleted of abolitionist Harriet Tubman.
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Texas Gov. Abbott calls November election for open US House seat as Dems criticize election delay
The county was previously criticized for having long lines, poll worker and ballot shortages and ballots that were not counted the day of the election.
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Gun goes off in third-grader's backpack at Virginia school
The Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office reported no related injuries.
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Trump to meet with House GOP leaders before vote on Senate budget resolution, with outcome uncertain
The resolution includes $175 billion for border security and will expand Trump's 2017 tax cuts.
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Trump admin aims to spend $45B on facilities, other resources to expand illegal migrant detention
The money would be spent on new detention centers, transportation and security guards and administrative services.
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Noem presents buyout offers for DHS employees ahead of workforce reduction
DHS employees considering leaving the department early can choose among three buyout options: A cash incentive to retire early or quit, or a deferred resignation with a brief period of paid administrative leave.