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WATCH: Schumer holds briefing after reports DOJ withheld Epstein files with Trump allegations

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

The Justice Department said Wednesday that it was looking into whether it had improperly withheld documents from the Jeffrey Epstein files after several news organizations reported that some records involving uncorroborated accusations made by a woman against President Donald Trump…

Democrats demand 'dramatic changes' for ICE on masks, cameras and judicial warrants

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press

The negotiations come amid some bipartisan sentiment that Congress should step in to de-escalate tensions over the enforcement operations that have rocked Minnesota and other states. But finding real agreement in such a short time will be difficult.

WATCH: Schumer, Jeffries hold news conference as DHS funding negotiations kick off

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press

Here's a look at Democrats’ demands and what Republicans are saying about them.

Funding deal begins to unravel as Senate Democrats vow to oppose DHS bill over Alex Pretti shooting in Minnesota

By Kevin Freking, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

If senators fail to act by midnight Friday, funding for Homeland Security and the other agencies covered under the six bills will lapse.

WATCH: Schumer says Trump called for execution of Democratic lawmakers, a 'deadly serious' threat

By Associated Press

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called on Republicans to denounce the president's comments.

Centrist Democrats say they had no choice but to craft a deal to end the shutdown. Progressives are fed up

By Bill Barrow, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press

Some progressives are renewing their calls for Democratic Senate leader Chuck Schumer to step aside, even as he publicly opposes the deal.

WATCH: Jeffries says Democrats will continue fight for health care tax credits as shutdown deal inches ahead

By Associated Press

Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries says that Democratic senators who voted to advance a government funding bill Sunday are “going to have to explain themselves.”…

Handful of Senate Democrats join GOP to break funding stalemate, first step toward ending shutdown

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

A group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, angering many in their caucus who say Americans want them to continue the fight.

WATCH: 'We will not be extorted' in ending shutdown, Trump says at Senate Republican luncheon

By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press

While President Donald Trump said the shutdown must come to an end — and suggested maybe Smithsonian museums could reopen — he signaled no compromise with Democrats over the expiring health care funds.

JD Vance dismisses bipartisan outrage over racist and offensive Young Republican group chat

By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press

The public release of a Young Republican group chat that included racist language, jokes about rape and flippant commentary on gas chambers prompted bipartisan calls for those involved to be removed from or resign their positions.