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WATCH: Democrats reject GOP funding bill, setting up government shutdown

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro, Stephen Groves, Associated Press

Senate Democrats have voted down a Republican bill to keep funding the government, putting it on a near certain path to a shutdown after midnight Wednesday for the first time in almost seven years.

Government shutdown appears unavoidable after White House meeting fails to produce deal

By Lisa Desjardins, Liz Landers, Kyle Midura, Doug Adams

A federal government shutdown in less than a day and a half appears unavoidable after a meeting between President Trump and congressional leaders from both sides of the aisle failed to produce a deal. White House correspondent Liz Landers and…

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Why health care tax credits are a sticking point in shutdown negotiations

By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas

Millions of Americans who rely on health plans under the Affordable Care Act could see their premiums increase if Congress doesn’t expand key tax credits. Some could lose their insurance altogether. William Brangham discussed what this means for coverage and…

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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Democrats' approach to negotiations with Trump

By Amna Nawaz, Alexa Gold

NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including the looming government shutdown and President Trump’s expanding use of executive power.

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Illinois governor says troops could be deployed to Chicago as immigration agents patrol downtown

By Sophia Tareen, Associated Press

The sight of armed, camouflaged and masked Border Patrol agents making arrests near famous downtown Chicago landmarks has amplified concerns about the Trump administration's growing federal intervention across U.S. cities.

Bad Bunny tapped for Super Bowl halftime, spotlighting Latin pride and his clashes with Trump

By Jonathan Landrum Jr., Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press

Bad Bunny has been chosen to headline the Super Bowl halftime show, marking a significant moment for Latin identity on a major stage.

The fight to redraw U.S. House maps is spreading. Here's where things stand in Missouri and other states

By Associated Press

Missouri has become the third state to embrace a mid-decade redesign of its U.S. House districts in a quest for partisan advantage.

Colombia's foreign minister 'renounces' her U.S. visa as tensions between both nations escalate

By Astrid Suárez, Manuel Rueda, Associated Press

The decision by Foreign Minister Rosa Villavicencio comes as tensions between both nations escalate over issues that include drug policy, the war in Gaza and a U.S. naval build up in neighboring Venezuela.

What to know about the Gaza peace proposal touted by Trump and Netanyahu

By Samy Magdy, Lee Keath, Associated Press

U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan for Gaza stands out from previous ceasefire proposals: For the first time, it tries to outline the key question of how the territory will be ruled after the war.