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NPR | By Michel Martin,
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Published February 2, 2026 at 3:55 AM CST

Debate over DHS funding continues amid partial government shutdown, judge allows immigration enforcement surge to continue in Minnesota, Trump says Kennedy Center will close for construction.

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