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The federal government’s partial shutdown has reached its 15th day.
President Donald Trump says Hamas will disarm or the U.S. will force them 'perhaps violently.'
USA TODAY White House Correspondent Bart Jansen recaps the move to award the late Charlie Kirk the Medal of Freedom.
The Supreme Court rejects Alex Jones' appeal of a $1.4 billion Sandy Hook judgment.
USA TODAY Senior National Political Correspondent Sarah D. Wire tells us what to expect from this weekend's 'No Kings' protests.
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