Democrats force vote to limit Trump war powers The effort fell short, but those senators say the vote showed evidence of new bipartisan support that could grow.
Senate to hold 7th vote as government shutdown drags on After six failed attempts, the Senate will vote again Thursday to end the shutdown, as both parties continue to trade blame over who is stopping the government from reopening. A Martínez
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin on the shutdown and the National Guard troops in his state NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., about the government shutdown and the Trump administration's deployment of National Guard troops to the Chicago area. Leila Fadel
In Utah, a group that helped prompt the redistricting says it's acting on faith Mormon Women for Ethical Government was one of the plaintiffs in a lawsuit that could overturn Utah's Republican-leaning map for U.S. House seats. That could matter in next year's elections. Saige Miller
59% of Americans disapprove of RFK Jr.'s moves as health secretary, a new poll says A new poll shows trust in federal health policies is plummeting, and what -- or who -- people believe increasingly depends on their politics. Yuki Noguchi
Is Seattle next? Mayor Harrell signs orders to protect city amid Trump's National Guard escalations Mayor Bruce Harrell on Wednesday signed two executive orders aimed at protecting Seattle and its residents from federal law enforcement actions taken by President Donald Trump's administration. Stephen Howie
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek denounces Trump's attempts to send National Guard to Portland Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek was one of the local leaders who spent much of Tuesday meeting with U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in an effort to deescalate a federal push to put troops on Portland streets. Gemma DiCarlo/OPB
Why gold is having its best year since 1979 The price of gold hit $4,000 per ounce for the first time ever. It's a bad sign for the U.S. economy Maria Aspan
Former FBI director Comey pleads not guilty to federal charges of lying to Congress The former FBI director, who has long been one of President Trump's most vocal critics, was indicted last month on two counts stemming from his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee in September 2020. Carrie Johnson
Government shutdown enters its second week The government shutdown is entering its second week, and there's no end in sight as both parties continue to refuse to give in to the other's demands. A Martínez