News Wrap: Senate votes down measure to reopen Department of Homeland Security
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The Senate voted against reopening the Department of Homeland Security, likely extending the partial government shutdown.
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The ongoing partial government shutdown may affect federal services and employee pay, impacting various sectors of the economy.
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The Senate rejected a measure to reopen the Department of Homeland Security as a partial government shutdown enters its second month. Rep. James Clyburn of South Carolina announced he will seek an 18th term in Congress. A Russian court convicted 19 people connected to a deadly shooting at a Moscow concert hall in 2024.
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