Trump will revisit a North Carolina town, now the focus of a newly redrawn congressional district While he is directly appealing to Americans that the economy is improving, President Trump will visit a congressional district Republicans are eyeing in their attempts to keep control the U.S. House. Adam Wagner
Friday is the deadline to release the Epstein files. Here's what to expect Friday is the deadline for the government to release files related to the life and death of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and there are still questions about what will be published and when. Stephen Fowler
In the shadow of U.S. export controls, China rallies its own chip industry The chip industry in China is hustling to overcome a Western tech choke hold, even as President Trump appears poised to loosen U.S. chip restrictions. John Ruwitch
Meet the new WaPo food critic who won't dine in anonymity NPR's Leila Fadel tags along for lunch with Elazar Sontag, the Washington Post's new food critic. Leila Fadel
What to watch for in this weekend's College Football Playoff first round An unpredictable and exciting college football season is coming to a close. This weekend's first-round slate is set up for two tight games and two blowouts — but in the playoffs, anything goes. Becky Sullivan
COMIC: 6 tips to help you overcome social anxiety this season If you're tempted to bail on potentially fun events becuase you feel awkward, read this. Level up your small talk game and practice social courage with six tips from psychologists. Shay Mirk
Trump suspends U.S. green card lottery after Brown University and MIT shootings Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a post on the social platform X that, at Trump's direction, she is ordering the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services to pause the program. The Associated Press
EU leaders agree on $105bn Ukraine loan, but without relying on frozen Russian assets European Union leaders have agreed to provide a massive interest-free loan to Ukraine to meet its military and economic needs for the next two years. The loan will not rely on frozen Russian assets. The Associated Press
Red Light Vintage could close for good. A familiar face is trying to keep it alive. Seattle may have to say goodbye to a longstanding vintage shop in the new year. An original co-founder wants to keep it going. Maleeha Syed
A federal jury finds Milwaukee judge guilty of obstructing immigration agents A jury returns a guilty verdict in the case of Hannah Dugan. The Milwaukee judge was accused of allowing an undocumented immigrant defender to evade immigration agents Maayan Silver
