Sen. Van Hollen urges Democrats to stand for something — not just be anti-Trump Democrats have become the party of the status quo, says Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland. He's urging members of his party to craft sharper election messages and back new voices in the party. Leila Fadel
Republican lawmakers push back on Trump's expansive use of executive power Republican lawmakers are occasionally pushing back on President Trump's expansive use of executive power, but will that trend hold? Sam Gringlas
Former Trump attorney Alina Habba resigns as top federal prosecutor in New Jersey Habba's decision comes as the Justice Department has lost a string of court cases ruling that U.S. attorneys have not been appointed legally, including in Nevada, California and Virginia. Ryan Lucas
Trump administration announcing $12 billion in one-time payments to farmers Trump administration announcing $12 billion in one-time payments to farmers NPR Washington Desk
FBI agents sue after being fired for kneeling during racial justice protest The FBI agents kneeled during a protest in 2020 not to reflect a left-wing political view, but to de-escalate a volatile situation, they say in court papers. The FBI fired them in September. Carrie Johnson
ICEBlock app sues Trump administration for censorship and 'unlawful threats' The app lets people anonymously share the locations of immigration agents but Apple removed it from its app store under pressure from the Trump administration. Now, the app's developer is suing. Bobby Allyn
After Texas ruling, Trump and Republicans head to 2026 with a redistricting edge Trump has prompted a redistricting race as he tries to maintain Republican control of the House in the 2026 elections. Democrats have fewer options to counter, as the battle heads into next year. Larry Kaplow
Supreme Court to hear case that could vastly expand presidential powers The Supreme Court hears arguments in a case about President Trump's firing of a Federal Trade Commissioner. At stake is a 90-year precedent limiting the president's power over independent agencies. Alyssa Kapasi
Congressional Republicans face several divsive issues to end the year NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Republican strategist Liam Donovan, head of the consulting and public affairs firm Targeted Victory, how deep current disagreements in the GOP Congressional caucus are. Ayesha Rascoe
Benin's interior minister says a coup announced earlier has been foiled Earlier, a group of soldiers had appeared on Benin 's state TV Sunday to announce the dissolution of the government in an apparent coup, the latest of many in West Africa. The Associated Press