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Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images - What to know about the partial government shutdown, now in its 3rd day - More than 10,000 Federal Aviation Administration workers are furloughed. February 02, 2026

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GOP leaders labor for support ahead of key test vote -- Speaker Mike Johnson's ability to carry out President Donald Trump's play call for funding the government is being put to the test

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A minute-by-minute timeline of fatal shooting of Alex Pretti involving federal agents -- ABC News compiled a timeline based on six verified videos of the incident. -- January 26, 2026

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Comer reconsiders contempt resolutions after Clintons agree to sit for depositions

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Trump urges Republicans to 'take over' and 'nationalize' voting

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Trump responds to Trevor Noah's Epstein joke at the Grammy's

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Texas Democrat Taylor Rehmet on his upset Senate victory

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Democratic wins in Texas are 'backlash to extremism': Talarico

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WH faces questions over UAE royal's investment in Trump family's crypto firm

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Trump says Kennedy Center is closing for 2 years for 'complete rebuilding'

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What's next for 5-year-old boy released from detention center?

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Deputy AG Blanche defends Epstein files release amid criticism from survivors

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'This Week' Transcript 2-1-26: Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche

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Trump continues to defend Homan, Noem over immigration enforcement

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DOJ releases millions of pages from Epstein files

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Key Democratic lawmakers demand DOJ explain only partial Epstein files release

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Republican rep hopes ICE reforms will include more training and body cameras

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Fallout after FBI raid on Georgia election facility

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Deputy Attorney General Blanche & Minority Leader Jeffries, Sunday on "This Week"

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Record number of voters identifying as 'independent' ahead of midterm elections: Poll

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DNI Gabbard's role in Trump election probe under scrutiny

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Trump orders IndyCar race on streets of DC as part of nation's 250th celebration

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Trump sues IRS, Treasury for $10 billion over tax returns leak

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DOJ releasing more pages of Epstein files

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Trump announces Kevin Warsh as fed chair pick

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Government funding negotiations hit snag after Democrats announce deal

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Georgia Fmr. Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan talks governor campaign

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Trump sues IRS, Treasury for $10 billion over tax returns leak

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Trump warns Somali pirates that Hegseth is 'authorized' to strike

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Fulton County Board of Commissioners chairman discusses FBI raid on election facility

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What could come from Trump's 'massive armada' warning to Iran

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Frey calls Minneapolis citizens 'collateral damage in a hostile negotiation'

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Minneapolis mayor on federal immigration crackdown

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Trump's National Guard deployments could cost $1.1 billion this year, CBO estimates

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Gun rights advocates condemn administration's comments on 2nd Amendment

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Border czar Homan pledges to 'draw down' federal presence in Minneapolis

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Witkoff says Ukraine security agreement 'largely finished' in Trump cabinet meeting

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Senate fails to advance funding package

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Border czar Tom Homan on Minnesota: 'I'm staying until the problem is gone'

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Sen. Amy Klobuchar announces run for Minnesota governor amid immigration turmoil

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FBI seizes 2020 ballots from Georgia election site, alarming local officials

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Omar says Trump's 'hateful rhetoric' causes threats against her to 'skyrocket'

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Missing Danish flags spark further outrage after Trump's NATO comments

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Rubio rules out further military action in Venezuela ... for now

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Federal agents in Minneapolis 'may not have been following' protocol: Stephen Miller

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Bessent says Americans 'should be worried about affordability,' blames Biden

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Trump says 'massive Armada' heading to Iran, urges Tehran to make nuclear deal

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Do representatives need more protection during town halls?

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Record-high 45% identify as political independents as high-stakes midterms approach

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Former Justice Kennedy sees an uncertain future for his legacy gay rights rulings

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Partial government shutdown expected to extend longer than anticipated

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Jeffries: DHS should be 'dramatically reformed' after Dems delay funding bill

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