With a Feb. 13 deadline looming, Republicans and Democrats remain far apart on funding the Department of Homeland Security, raising the risk of a partial shutdown. Abroad, Israel approved sweeping West Bank land changes easing settler purchases, drawing annexation accusations and prompting Prime Minister Netanyahu to accelerate talks with President Trump on Iran. The timing forces Trump to balance alliance politics and opposition to annexation, even as he hosts governors while excluding Democrats.

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