Trump cancels meeting with Democrats as prospects for shutdown increase President Trump called off a planned Thursday meeting with top Hill Democrats to discuss a possible deal to avoid a shutdown. He called Democrats' demands "unserious." Democrats say he chickened out. Deirdre Walsh
Former VP Harris endorses Mamdani for NYC Mayor as some Democrats stay silent Zohran Mamdani is leading in the polls in the NYC Mayor's race. Kamala Harris says he's earned Democratic backing, but some party leaders have been slow to endorse the Democratic-Socialist candidate. Brian Mann
Devices seized near U.N. meeting could have shut down cellphone networks The Secret Service said it found over 300 SIM servers, 100,000 SIM cards and other illicit materials in multiple sites surrounding New York City ahead of the U.N. General Assembly. Jenna McLaughlin
Georgia senators demand answers on more than a dozen deaths in immigration detention Sens. Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are asking Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for answers after more than a dozen people died in immigration detention, as the department rushes to expand. Ximena Bustillo
Peter Navarro says the MAGA 'mindset' is to punish Trump opponents before 2026 Peter Navarro, a longtime adviser to President Trump, says time is running short to investigate the president's perceived political enemies. Steve Inskeep
Why Democrats in a handful of states have shown hesitance toward redistricting A handful of states led by Democrats could have attempted mid-decade redistricting to counter President Trump's push in GOP-led states, but aside from California, they have been slow to act. Bente Birkeland
After the death of Charlie Kirk, supporters wonder how to carry on his legacy Hundreds of thousands of conservatives attended right wing activist Charlie Kirk's memorial service. Many now wonder who will fill the shoes of this influential voice in the conservative movement. Elena Moore
Conservative podcaster Michael Knowles speaks to Charlie Kirk's impact and legacy NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with the conservative podcaster Michael Knowles, who was a friend of Charlie Kirk's and will headline tonight's show of The American Comeback Tour as a tribute to Kirk. Christopher Intagliata
Jimmy Kimmel will be back on air on Tuesday, Disney says The late night comic was suspended last week under pressure from the Trump administration after comments about Charlie Kirk's killing. NPR Staff
Unease grows at the Justice Department as Trump's threats get even more blunt President Trump is directing the Justice Department to prosecute his perceived political enemies, upending the career ranks and raising questions about selective prosecution. Carrie Johnson
