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That is Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaking on CBS Face the Nation.

Meantime, the governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz, has mobilized the state's National Guard to support local law enforcement.

The government of Syria and the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces have agreed to end their clashes.

The two sides reached a new deal on expanding the SDF's control over vital territories and resources.

Now, this agreement includes a ceasefire as well as the retreat of SDF troops east of the Euphrates River.

It also relinquishes authority in the eastern provinces to the government and the military.

In sports, the NFL playoffs are underway, and the New England Patriots defeated the Houston Texans 28-16 in the divisional round.

The Patriots will now face the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship next weekend.

In the NFC, the Los Angeles Rams have defeated the Chicago Bears 20-17 in overtime.

And with that victory, the Rams advance to the NFC Championship next weekend, where they will face the Seattle Seahawks.

And that is news when you want it.

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