NPR Politics
Congress under pressure to end DHS shutdown as it returns to session this week
Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill this week facing a dual deadline crisis: resolving the partial DHS shutdown while simultaneously breaking a stalemate over FISA surveillance reauthorization. The pressure is mounting as both issues carry serious national security implications, leaving little room for political maneuvering. A failure to act on either front risks leaving critical intelligence and border security operations in limbo.
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Alleged White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter set to appear in federal court
A man suspected of opening fire near the White House Correspondents' Dinner is set to make his federal court appearance. He faces serious charges, including assault on a federal officer using a dangerous weapon. The case underscores persistent security concerns surrounding high-profile political events in the nation's capital.
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