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• DOJ opening civil rights probe after Catholic school in California broken into, vandalized - The Justice Department launched a civil rights investigation after a California Catholic school suffered an estimated $100,000 in damages from a vandalism incident.
• Don Lemon details LA arrest with Jimmy Kimmel, says Trump DOJ wanted to 'embarrass' him - Ex-CNN host Don Lemon sat down with ABC's Jimmy Kimmel to discuss what transpired the night of his LA arrest, calling out the Trump administration for trying to "embarrass" him.
• Groundhog Day and Friday the 13th - The government shutdown continues as House Republicans face a razor-thin majority to pass the bill that includes funding for the Pentagon, HUD and transportation programs.
• Savannah Guthrie asks for prayer as her mother remains missing: 'We need you' - NBC "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie on Monday thanked her followers for offering their prayers for her mother, Nancy, who authorities say was possibly kidnapped from her home.
• Pam Bondi details new arrests in Minnesota church storming while taking aim at 'failed journalist' Don Lemon - Attorney General Pam Bondi slams Don Lemon over Minnesota church protest incident, calling his actions "illegal" despite his journalism defense claims.
• San Francisco uncovers nine secret drug and gambling dens disguised as convenience stores - San Francisco shuts down nine alleged drug and gambling dens disguised as convenience stores in downtown neighborhood Tenderloin, seizing weapons and stolen goods.
• Jeffries says GOP 'done eff'd up in Texas,' vows they won't win five seats: 'They can't ignore it' - Hakeem Jeffries said Republicans "done eff'd up in Texas" on redistricting, predicting GOP will fall short of flipping five congressional seats in 2026.
• Donations surge for fallen NY officer and new mom following tragic death at hands of DWI suspect - Nearly $200,000 raised for Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa's family after she was allegedly killed by drunk driver on her way to work.
• Plan to end government shutdown survives key House hurdle after Trump quells GOP rebellion threats - The House is preparing for a crucial vote on a Senate compromise to end the partial government shutdown.