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As the House prepares to vote to release the Jeffrey Epstein files, questions remain over whether the Department of Justice will release everything. President Trump declines to rule out U.S. troops in Venezuela, but says he’s open to talks with Nicolas Maduro. And a federal judge suggests "government misconduct" may have tainted the Trump administration’s case against James Comey.

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President Trump calls Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene a “traitor” for her stance on releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files. A new federal immigration crackdown begins in Charlotte, North Carolina. And missing a loved-one who is no longer with us? Well, there’s an app for that.

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In a pivotal court hearing, lawyers for James Comey and Letitia James challenge the authority of new US Attorney Lisa Halligan. Government employees report back to work following the end of the shutdown. And House Republicans sound off on senators who included a surprising provision in their bill.

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Emails from the late Jeffrey Epstein released by congressional members show several direct references to President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, while the White House denies Trump had any knowledge of Epstein’s actions, lawmakers push through a discharge petition for more documents. And Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s allies are embroiled in a corruption scandal.

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House members are expected to end the shutdown as early as today - if they can get back to Washington in time. ByHeart expands its voluntary recall on baby formula. And a California man describes getting hundreds of messages from women who have been targeted by scammers using his photo. 

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As the Senate officially sends its shutdown-ending resolution to the House, progressive Democrats focus their ire on Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. The Supreme Court takes up a case that could profoundly affect mail-in voting rules. And House Democrats demand to know whether Jeffrey Epstein’s accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell is receiving preferential treatment in federal prison. 

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In a surprise move, several Senate Democrats cross the aisle to end the shutdown. A series of judicial rulings leaves some SNAP recipients with benefits, and others without. And two MLB pitchers are indicted over alleged sports betting. 

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Today, we're sharing something a little different: it's the first episode of the newest true crime series from ABC Audio and 20/20, "The Hand in the Window."

In this episode, a 911 call becomes the first step in an investigation that would reveal sinister and shocking crimes.

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Federal officials begin canceling flights due to shutdown-induced staffing shortages. The Trump White House finalizes a deal to make obesity drugs cheaper for millions of Americans. And the FBI warns of criminals impersonating ICE agents.

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With Democrats motivated by election results, the government shutdown hits a new record while consequences mount. Rescue workers are still looking for victims of a UPS cargo plane crash. And the Supreme Court sounds skeptical of President Trump’s constitutional authority to issue tariffs.

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