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But funding for FEMA and the TSA, which fall under DHS, could suffer if lawmakers can't reach a deal.

And finally, some Winter Olympic events kick off today before the opening ceremonies on Friday.

As the games begin, one figure skater received some good news about the unique music in his routine.

That is the sound of Spanish figure skater Tomás Guarino's routine at the nation's championships earlier this year, set to music featuring the minions from the Universal Pictures' popular Despicable Me franchise.

Guarino was told his use of the music violated copyright rules and couldn't be included in Olympic competition.

But after fans rallied online, he said Universal reconsidered and granted him permission.

Guarino not only uses music from the Minions films, but some of his costumes are Minion-inspired, featuring the characters' signature blue and yellow colors and overalls.

This is Guarino's first Olympics.

The men's single-figure skating competition begins on February 10th.

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