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  "path": "/2026/03/25/democrats-hold-the-upper-hand-in-shutdown-negotiations/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-03-25T20:27:04.000Z",
  "site": "https://politicalwire.com",
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  "textContent": "Rachel Bade: “For weeks, Democrats have implored Republicans to fund the rest of the department while carving out ICE enforcement — thus allowing negotiations to continue without wreaking havoc on other agencies. Now that once-reluctant Republicans are on board, suddenly it’s not enough to win Democratic votes.” “Republicans are understandably furious. ​But Democrats’ shifting position […]",
  "title": "Democrats Hold Upper Hand in Shutdown Negotiations"
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