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Tuesday

With the General Motors world headquarters in the background, United Auto Workers members attend a solidarity rally as the UAW strikes the Big Three automakers on Sept. 15 in Detroit. President Biden will join the workers in solidarity on Tuesday. Bill Pugliano/Getty Images hide caption

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As shutdown looms, House Speaker McCarthy struggles with right-wing holdouts

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Biden will make a historic trip to autoworkers on the picket line in Detroit

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Fla. Gov. DeSantis' redistricting plan is being challenged in federal court

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Agriculture secretary says government shutdown would impact department's programs

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Biden and Trump to visit picketing autoworkers during historic strike

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A possible government shutdown is days away with few solutions being discussed

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Customers at SolDias ice cream shops in Texas are encouraged to pay with cash instead of credit cards. Owner Victor Garcia is backing a legislative effort that aims to lower credit card processing fees through increased competition. Victor Garcia/Courtesy of Victor Garcia hide caption

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Why many business owners would love it if you stopped using your credit card

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A Clark County Election Department worker sorts ballots on Nov. 9, 2022, in North Las Vegas, Nev. Nearly 60% of the state's county voting officials are new since 2020, according to a new report. Mario Tama/Getty Images hide caption

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In some states, more than half of the local election officials have left since 2020

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With the General Motors world headquarters in the background, United Auto Workers members attend a solidarity rally as the UAW strikes the Big Three automakers on Sept. 15 in Detroit. President Biden will join the workers in solidarity on Tuesday. Bill Pugliano/Getty Images hide caption

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Monday

It's going to be a big week in politics. Here's what to keep your eye on.

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