Politics chat: Government shutdown looms, Kash Patel questioned, Trump attacks media We look at the potential of a government shutdown, as well as FBI Director Kash Patel being questioned on the Jeffrey Epstein files he refuses to release, and Trump's attacks on the media. Ayesha Rascoe
Trump nominates White House aide to be top U.S. prosecutor for office probing Letitia James President Donald Trump said Saturday that he would be nominating senior White House aide Lindsey Halligan to serve as the top federal prosecutor for the Virginia office that was thrown into turmoil when its U.S. attorney was pushed out Friday. The Associated Press
MAGA movement bids farewell to Charlie Kirk as memorial service kicks off in Arizona Tens of thousands are gathering in Glendale, Arizona, for Charlie Kirk's funeral. President Trump and senior White House officials are expected to deliver remarks. Elena Moore
The Pentagon requires a new pledge for reporters The Pentagon says journalists must sign a pledge not to gather any information, including unclassified reports, that hasn't been authorized for release. Jim Kane
Gov. Cox of Utah looked to his Mormon faith in hopes of keeping the state free of political violence. Is that possible now? Writer Mckay Coppins talks about his article on Utah's Governor Spencer Cox and the shooting of Charlie Kirk that took place in the state. Ahmad Damen
Trump's new $100K fee on H-1B visas will hurt the tech companies trying to woo him More than half a million high-skilled U.S. workers are in the country through the H-1B program, which is heavily used by the big tech companies trying to curry favor with the president. Maria Aspan
Top Democrats ask for a meeting with Trump ahead of government shutdown In new letter to President Trump, Democratic congressional leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries request a meeting to discuss the path forward for government funding ahead of a Sept. 30 deadline. Barbara Sprunt
U.S. attorney resigns under pressure from Trump to charge N.Y. AG Letitia James Erik Siebert resigned after President Trump said he wanted him "out" after a monthslong mortgage fraud investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James failed to result in criminal charges. The Associated Press
A look at 2 states that are becoming increasingly rare purple in politics Two swing states — Georgia and North Carolina — have Senate races that will be closely watched next year. What's the message of some of the leading candidates? It's all about President Trump. Scott Simon
An overview of public sentiment in the U.K. regarding Trump and his style of politics NPR's Scott Simon talks to Tim Stanley a columnist at the "The Telegraph" about President Trump's visit to the U.K. – and the rise of the populist right in the country. Scott Simon