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There are signs from the Senate on a potential way to avoid a federal government shutdown. But 60 votes are needed to move anything forward and it’s still unclear if enough Democrats will join Republicans to pass a stopgap deal.

For perspective on two big stories of the day, the possible ceasefire in Ukraine and the potential government shutdown in the U.S., Amna Nawaz spoke with Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia, a member of both the budget and intelligence

For perspective on two big stories of the day, the possible ceasefire in Ukraine and the potential government shutdown in the U.S., Amna Nawaz spoke with Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia, a member of both the budget and intelligence

Columbia University says it has expelled or suspended some students who took over a campus building during pro-Palestinian protests last spring, and had temporarily revoked the diplomas of some students who have since graduated.

Vladimir Putin sets out conditions for Ukraine ceasefire  BBC.com Putin agrees in principle with proposal for Ukraine ceasefire and says more discussions are needed  The Associated Press War and pause  The Times of India Here’s what Russia has demanded to end its war

Vladimir Putin sets out conditions for Ukraine ceasefire  BBC.com Opinion | Russia Says Nyet to Trump’s Cease-Fire  The Wall Street Journal Document prepared for Kremlin outlines hard-line negotiating stance  The Washington Post Trump ‘hopes’ Putin agrees to ceasefire as Moscow signals no truce

Judge orders Trump administration to reinstate thousands of fired employees at VA, Defense Department and other agencies  CNN Trump Administration Live Updates: Judge Orders Thousands of Federal Workers Reinstated  The New York Times News Wrap: Judge orders Trump administration to rehire thousands

Judge orders Trump administration to reinstate thousands of fired employees at VA, Defense Department and other agencies  CNN Trump Administration Live Updates: Judge Orders Thousands of Federal Workers Reinstated  The New York Times Judge orders Trump administration to reinstate most fired probationary

Providers across Missouri are resuming abortion services, months after voters approved a measure to enshrine reproductive rights in the state constitution.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva of Arizona, who championed environmental protection during his 12 terms in Congress, died Thursday of complications from cancer treatments, his office said.