Trump talks with Putin ahead of hosting Zelenskyy at the White House President Trump's views on Russia and Ukraine seem to be shifting ahead of Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to the White House. Michele Kelemen
President Trump envisions D.C. arch to mark 250th anniversary of U.S. On Wednesday, the president showcased models for a grand new monument to be added to the gateway of the National Mall: a large, neoclassical arch topped with eagles and a gilded, winged figure. Anastasia Tsioulcas
Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware talks about the ongoing government shutdown NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Sen. Chris Coons, D- Del., about the ongoing government shutdown and what he's hearing from federal workers in his state. Steve Inskeep
Weeks after winning election, Arizona congresswoman is still waiting to be sworn in Speaker Mike Johnson says he can't swear in Arizona Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva because of the shutdown, but critics say he's trying to avoid a vote on releasing the Epstein files. Claudia Grisales
Targets of Trump's Justice Department must pay up, even if they win For defendants facing criminal charges from the Justice Department, the costs of fighting are enormous and can reverberate for years, according to veteran attorneys. Carrie Johnson
Affordable housing takes center stage in New York City mayoral race The rising cost of housing has driven some New York City residents to leave the Big Apple. For those who remain, affordable housing has become a top issue in the race for mayor. David Brand
Trump confirms the CIA is conducting covert operations inside Venezuela The acknowledgement of covert action in Venezuela comes after the U.S. military in recent weeks has carried out a series of deadly strikes against alleged drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean. The Associated Press
He went viral for shouting down 'antifa.' Now he feels different We're taking a look at the complex patchwork of political ideologies on the left when it comes to protests, non-violence, and Antifa. Scott Greenstone
Hegseth orders troops to watch his speech decrying a 'woke' military During the speech last month, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lectured senior military officials on the "warrior ethos," focusing on fitness and grooming standards, and calling out "fat generals." Tom Bowman
Democratic governors form a public health alliance in a rebuke of Trump They're framing it as a way to share data and messages about threats, emergency preparedness and public health policy at a time when the federal government isn't doing its job in public health. The Associated Press
