Trump targets 'Democrat priorities' in an effort to end the shutdown standoff As we enter another week of the government shutdown, the Trump administration continues to apply political pressures to Democrats by threatening to cut their priorities, but so far that has not swayed them to end the standoff. A Martínez
Republican Rep. Jeff Hurd of Colorado talks about the ongoing shutdown Congressman Jeff Hurd, R-Colo., talks about the ongoing government shutdown and how it's affecting federal workers in his state. Michel Martin
The federal government is still shut down. Here's what that means across the country The federal government remains shut down. The NPR Network is following the ways the shutdown is affecting services across the country. The NPR Network
Mamdani's rise in NYC reflects a generational fight within the Democratic Party Newcomer Zohran Mamdani, age 34, has used social media and big progressive ideas to shoulder past Andrew Cuomo, who's 67 and long a member of Democratic Party royalty. Brian Mann
Trump uses 'common sense' to make a political point. It has populist appeal The phrase appeals more to several demographics that strongly align with Trump, says Republican strategist Frank Luntz, including older voters, for whom he suggests it signals "a more simple past." Danielle Kurtzleben
Trump pick to lead watchdog agency withdraws after offensive text messages revealed President Trump's pick to lead a federal watchdog agency withdrew from consideration Tuesday evening after his offensive text messages were made public and GOP senators revolted. The Associated Press
Mamdani rise in NYC mayor's race reflects generational rifts in the Democratic Party Zohran Mamdani, age 34, is on track to topple Andrew Cuomo who's been Democratic Party royalty for decades. Analysts say Mamdani's hopeful appeals to young voters on social media shook up the race. Brian Mann
How Trump uses 'common sense' to make a political point The idea of "common sense" has been central to American politics since the founding of the United States. Politicians still use the phrase all the time -- perhaps none more so than Donald Trump. Danielle Kurtzleben
North Carolina Republicans' redistricting plan would help the GOP gain a seat North Carolina Republicans plan to redraw their congressional districts to provide a boost for the GOP. It's the latest in a series of moves initiated by the White House. Adam Wagner
Pardoned Capitol rioter arrested for allegedly threatening to kill Hakeem Jeffries New York State Police say the man was arrested after they received word from the FBI that that he made "threats to kill a member of Congress." Barbara Sprunt