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Menefee will serve the rest of the term won in 2024 by Rep. Sylvester Turner, who died almost a year ago.

The Senate passed a deal between Democrats and the White House to fund the government, but the House won’t vote until Monday. The shutdown will have little impact if it is brief.

Since the House won't be back in session until Monday, there will be a brief government shutdown this weekend.

In a separate case, federal prosecutors in Kansas charged a man there with making a death threat against Omar on Facebook.

The South Carolina Republican expressed fury with House Speaker Mike Johnson for removing the provision. He was unusually critical of the White House as well.

The deal includes a two-week funding bill for DHS, which buys time for lawmakers to negotiate changes after the Minneapolis shootings, sources said.

President Donald Trump separately urged Democrats and Republicans to vote for a bipartisan deal that would resolve the government shutdown funding fight.

One idea that has gained traction is a short-term funding bill for DHS while the two parties negotiate changes to the department.

The announcement from the Democratic senator comes after Gov. Tim Walz dropped his bid for a third term.

The man accused of carrying out the assault has social media accounts that include multiple photos in support of Trump and criticizing Democrats. The FBI is investigating.

The Minnesota Democrat wasn't injured, and she continued speaking after the incident. Police said the man was arrested on suspicion of third-degree assault.