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Biden to launch Office of Gun Violence Prevention on Friday

The Biden administration is launching a new Office for Gun Violence Prevention on Friday. Vice President Kamala Harris will lead the new federal office, which will coordinate the administration’s effort to reduce gun violence. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more. Source

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Zelenskyy makes unannounced visit to Canada after lukewarm reception in U.S.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Canada as he continues efforts to secure funding for his country’s defense against Russia. Zelenskyy said this week’s visit to the United States yielded significant results with President Biden announcing a $325 million military aid package for Ukraine, but Republican members of Congress cast doubt on major funding in the future. James Waterhouse from the BBC has more from Ukraine. Source

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House adjourns for weekend as government shutdown deadline looms

Time is running out for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to find a compromise to keep the federal government running and avoid a costly shutdown. Many Republicans don’t want to contribute more money for the Ukraine war, part of the reason there is a fight over funding the government. CBS News’ Nikole Killion reports from the U.S. Capitol. Source

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Eye Opener: Biden sending more troops to U.S.-Mexico border

President Biden orders 800 more troops to the U.S.-Mexico border, as the number of migrants attempting to cross surges again. Also, members of Congress go home for the weekend despite a looming government shutdown due to infighting among Republicans. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Source

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