Senator: Trump slowing down troop pullout from Syria

"I think we're in a pause situation," the South Carolina Republican says.

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Trump-Pelosi showdown over shutdown first battle of new era

Showdown between Trump and Pelosi could set the tone for divided government in the coming months

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Gridlock, infighting likely on tap for Wisconsin Legislature

New legislative session will begin with anger still fresh among Democrats.

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29 states have minimum wages above the federal level

Twenty-nine states and the District of Columbia have minimum wages above the federal level of $7.25 an hour

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No meeting scheduled to end shutdown before new year

Democrats will assume control of the House on Jan. 3.

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Aides: Trump's wall pledge may not get expected results

Three Trump confidants indicate his signature campaign pledge to build a wall along the border may not be as clearcut as it once sounded

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WATCH: Trump blames Democrats for deaths of 2 migrant children as the shutdown drags on

The president also threatened to cut off U.S. aid to Central America if another reported migrant caravan isn't stopped.

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