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The Daily 202: Short-term spending bills epitomize congressional dysfunction and hurt the militaryWashington Post Senate leaders scrambling to finalize budget deal as shutdown loomsPolitico Senate nears two-year deal on spendingThe Hill Democratic Party Articles, Photos, and Videos – Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune House passes defense budget, CR for civilian agencies through March 23FederalNewsRadio.com Full coverage

Trump Threatens Shutdown as Negotiators Close In on Budget DealNew York Times Senate leaders say they’re zeroing in on two-year budget dealThe Hill House sends spending bill to keep government open to the SenateCNN Democratic Party Articles, Photos, and Videos – Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune Congress passes funding bill to reopen governmentUPI.com Full coverage

White House Chief of Staff: Trump not expected to extend DACA deadlineWashington Post Chief of staff Kelly: ‘I doubt very much’ Trump will extend DACA deadlineCNN Daca Dreamers: Trump unlikely to extend immigration deadlineBBC News Full coverage

BREAKING: ‘Test’ tsunami warning startles Palm Beach CountyPalm Beach Post False tsunami warning sent to the East Coast, Gulf of Mexico and CaribbeanNBCNews.com No East Coast tsunami warning, National Weather Service saysCBS News Full coverage

For Nassar Accusers From Michigan State Teams, Feelings of a Trust BetrayedNew York Times Larry Nassar’s victims now focused on MSU, USA GymnasticsNBCNews.com Judge to Nassar: ‘Tragedy is incomprehensible’The Detroit News Nassar case shows predatory power of secret settlementsUSA TODAY Full coverage