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• Lawmakers probe National FFA over Chinese Communist Party ties and DEI programs - Lawmakers are demanding answers from Future Farmers of America over Chinese Communist Party-controlled Syngenta partnership, citing serious national security concerns.
• Mike Johnson backs ‘America Is Back!’ message as Trump debuts new hat design - Trump debuts new "America Is Back!" red hat at White House bill signing as Speaker Johnson, R-La., calls slogan "appropriate" for reopening government ceremony.
• Mitch McConnell hospitalized after experiencing flu-like symptoms over the weekend - Sen. Mitch McConnell was hospitalized Monday night after experiencing flu-like symptoms, his office said, adding his prognosis is positive and he expects to return to Senate duties.
• House Dems clash over Schumer-Trump deal as Jeffries blasts lack of ICE reforms - Democrats led by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are clashing with members of their own party over whether to support a funding deal lacking ICE reforms.
• Groundhog Day and Friday the 13th - The government shutdown continues as House Republicans face a razor-thin majority to pass the bill that includes funding for the Pentagon, HUD and transportation programs.
• Where things stand with the government shutdown, and how soon it could end - House Speaker Mike Johnson predicted the government shutdown will end by Tuesday as Democrats oppose funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
• Government shutdowns may be fewer, but they’re increasingly disruptive - U.S. government shutdowns have become longer and more frequent due to partisan rancor, with 22 closures since 1976 affecting federal agencies nationwide.
• Starmer calls on ex-Prince Andrew to testify before Congress after latest Epstein release - UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer called for the former Prince Andrew to testify to Congress after the latest Epstein files release on Sunday.
• House GOP's already fragile majority to further shrink after Democrats' ballot box victory - Democratic runoff decides Texas special election for vacant congressional seat, shrinking Republican House majority to razor-thin margin of control.
• Government shuts down again after Democrats revolt over DHS funding - Congress failed to pass a new funding deal in time, triggering the second partial government shutdown in six months as federal agencies prepare for potential closure.