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Does Either Party Really Want to End the DHS Shutdown?

 In the past 40 days, the two parties have switched sides on a proposal to fund everything but ICE. Now the chances of a deal look remote. By Ed Kilgore
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The People Getting Falsely Accused of Using AI to Write

 By Emma Alpern Clean, precise prose is now a liability, and non-native English speakers and autistic writers are often paying the price. podcast
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Another Good Sign for Dems: Flipping Mar-a-Lago

 By Nia Prater Democrat Emily Gregory will soon be representing President Trump in the Florida statehouse after winning his district in a special election.
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A La Guardia TSA Agent Tells All
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On the shutdown, ICE agents “doing nothing,” and making your flight.
early and often
early and often
Does Either Party Really Want to End the DHS Shutdown?
By Ed Kilgore
In the past 40 days, the two parties have switched sides on a proposal to fund everything but ICE. Now the chances of a deal look remote.
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What Exactly Are ICE Agents Doing at Airports?
By Nia Prater
While border czar Tom Homan has said the ICE agents will be assisting with security, images have circulated showing officers largely standing around.

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