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Government Shutdown Looming

With just a few hours left before the U.S. government runs out of money to fund operations, congressional leaders from both parties met with President Trump at the White House on Monday, but it doesn't appear as if much progress was made. John Stolnis has the details from Washington.  

Israel OK’s Trump Gaza Plans

President Trump met with Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu saying they have agreed on a plan to end the Gaza war.  However, as Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, the roadmap has received praise from a number of Arab nations, but still needs final the approval of Hamas.  

National Guard To Illinois

The Trump administration announced Monday that 100 National Guard troops will be deployed to Illinois to back up and protect immigration officers in Chicago and the state, despite the objections of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker who says the presence of armed troops violates the Constitution.  

Suspect In Kirk Killing In Court

The 22-year-old charged in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk made his second court appearance Monday in a Utah court.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  

Doxxers Charged

Three people in California have been charged with doxing an ICE agent in Los Angeles.  The details from correspondent Lisa Dwyer.  

Surprise Super Bowl Show

A record-breaking Latin superstar will take the stage in February for the Super Bowl half time performance.  Jennifer King reports.     

Budgets & Gaza Discussed At The White House

Monday was a very busy day at the White House for President Trump with a pair of high-profile meetings regarding averting a government shutdown and hopes for Mideast peace.  Correspondent Clayton Neville
reports.  

Latest On The Michigan Church Shooting & Fire

Everyone who was inside that church in a small Michigan town attacked by a gunman on Sunday has been accounted for.  Four people were killed and another eight were wounded.  We’re learning more about the gunman, who was killed by police – a former member of the US military.  Details from correspondent Rich Johnson.  

Atlantic Storms

There are two large storms brewing in the Atlantic Ocean, with Imelda turning into a hurricane that left damage behind in Cuba and Humberto
already a monster Category 4 storm.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports that while both are not expected to make landfall on the American coastline, their presence will still be felt up and down the coast from Maine to Florida.  

Judge Blocks VOA Firings

A US District Judge has blocked the Trump administration from firing more than 500 Voice of America government employees.   

Trump & Hegseth To Quantico

President Trump will be joining Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the Marine Corps Base in Quantico, Virginia today for a meeting of all of
the nation’s top generals.   

Finally  

After decades of anguish, Texas authorities thanks to DNA evidence now say they know who killed four young teen girls at a yogurt shop in the early 1990's.  However, as Lisa Dwyer reports, the end of a cold case from more than 30 years ago is still not bringing the families closure.   

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