Senate Republicans are closing in on a final vote for President Trump's massive tax and spending bill.
It's been months of tense negotiations and a lot of close calls.
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According to a new poll,
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And most people from both political parties also say politically motivated violence is a major problem.
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Now, nearly six months later, USAID is officially shutting down.
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