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And troops could hit Chicago as early as today.

And the shutdown stretches into a new week.

And Trump heads to the Navy's 250 Celebration ...

And the shutdown continues into a fourth day.

And Kevin Hassett talks shutdown, inflation, tariffs, federal layoffs and keeping the Fed independent.

And the world awaits word from Hamas on peace proposal.

And more sweeping Trump tariffs kick in.

And President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth head to Virginia for a major military address.

And congressional leaders plan to huddle at the White House as a shutdown looms.

Playbook: Swim until you sink