Senators will force a vote to prevent war on Venezuela without approval from Congress Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia says new legislation is needed to prevent the Trump administration's escalating actions against Venezuela from leading to war. Claudia Grisales
With some shutdown pain points delayed for now, talks in Congress are 'nowhere' Some key impacts of the shutdown have been pushed back by moves by the Trump administration. But those efforts are temporary, and the pain could spread depending on how long the stalemate lasts. Deirdre Walsh
In small towns and rural communities, young voters say they feel unseen by leaders Gen Z and millennial voters will make up more than half of the electorate in 2028. They're a crucial bloc for both parties, but many are facing daunting economic realities and feel unseen by leaders. Elena Moore
Ex-national security adviser John Bolton indicted in classified documents case The charges come two months after the FBI executed a search warrant at Bolton's suburban Washington home. NPR Washington Desk
Adelita Grijalva can force a vote on the Epstein files, but she's still not sworn in The Arizona Democrat would be the decisive signature on a petition to force a vote on releasing the records. But Speaker Mike Johnson says he will not swear her in until after the shutdown is over. Claudia Grisales
How GOP officials are responding to leaked racist messages from Young Republicans Republican leaders are responding to a Politico report that exposed racist messages shared by Young Republican organizations in Kansas, New York, Arizona and Vermont. Zane Irwin
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
