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Government Shutdown Looms as Trump Urges House Action; U.S. Sledder Denied Olympic Bid
Washington D.C. - President Donald Trump urged House lawmakers on Monday to end the partial government shutdown that began over the weekend, while U.S. sledder Katie Uhlaender's appeal was denied, preventing her from competing in the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics. The shutdown stems from disagreements over a critical funding bill, and Uhlaender's Olympic bid was thwarted by an international sports tribunal ruling.
Trump stated on Truth Social that he was working with Speaker Mike Johnson to pass legislation already approved by the Senate. "There can be NO CHANGES at this time," he wrote, emphasizing the need to reopen the government "WITHOUT DELAY," according to Time. The plea highlights the challenges Johnson faces with narrow margins and resistance from both progressive Democrats and conservative Republicans, Time reported.
Meanwhile, Katie Uhlaender, an American skeleton racer, will not be able to compete at a sixth Winter Games. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruled it lacked jurisdiction to intervene in her case, NPR News reported. Uhlaender claimed she was denied her Olympic bid due to an alleged point-rigging scheme by a Canadian coach, according to NPR News.
In other news, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that body-worn cameras are being issued to federal agents in Minneapolis, Time reported. "Effective immediately we are deploying body cameras to every officer in the field in Minneapolis," Noem said in a post on X, according to Time. The program will expand nationwide as funding becomes available, Time reported.
Also on Monday, CBS News contributor Peter Attia issued a statement on X apologizing for his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Variety reported. Attia stated he was "not involved in any criminal activity" but expressed shame over the association, according to Variety.
The daytime talk show "Sherri" is ending its run after four seasons, Variety reported. The news comes as "The Kelly Clarkson Show" also announced it would wrap up at the end of 2026 after seven seasons, according to Variety.
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