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But he did say the Justice Department, quote, probably owes me a lot of money and that he'd give any potential payment to charity or use it to keep restoring the White House.

He also acknowledged the unusual nature of any potential payment from the DOJ.

The report comes as critics of the White House have voiced concerns that Trump is using the agency for his own political and personal agenda.

Elena Moore, NPR News.

Turning Point is dubbing the event the All-American Halftime Show and says it will celebrate faith, family, and freedom.

It follows other right-wing pushback against the National Football League's choice of headliner for this year's show.

Bad Bunny, who is an American from Puerto Rico, mainly sings in Spanish but speaks and performs in English as well.

He's fresh off a months-long residency in Puerto Rico and says he didn't tour in the 50 states because of concerns that ICE would target his shows.

The three-time Grammy winner is seen as one of the most popular musicians in the U.S.

and around the world.

Elena Moore, NPR News.

No votes are expected for the day, in observation of Yom Kippur.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he expects this to be a quiet day, but that conversations between lawmakers are ongoing.

So far, just two Democrats and one Independent have backed the GOP measure.

But the divide is largely along party lines, with most Democrats vowing to oppose the bill unless it addresses soon-to-be-expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies.

Republicans have rejected that.

Some say they're open to discussing the issue, but only after the government reopens.

The next votes are expected on Friday.

Elena Moore, NPR News, the Capitol.

In his veto letter, Governor Wes Moore writes, now is not the time for another study. Instead, he writes, it's time for action, including policies he will introduce to address barriers to Black families' access to work and wealth.