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Politics Rep. Mike Haridopolos, R-Fla., talks about the government shutdown NPR speaks with Rep. Mike Haridopolos, R-Fla., about the government shutdown. Leila Fadel
World After drone flights, NATO countries send troops to Denmark for EU leaders' meeting After a week of flights by unidentified drones, the U.S. and other NATO countries sent troops and equipment to Denmark to protect its capital during meetings with European Union leaders Wednesday. Teri Schultz
National Morning news brief Government shutdown begins after Congress fails to reach a deal, federal workers brace for effects of shutdown, Trump tells gathering of commanders the military should be used against "enemy within." Leila Fadel
Politics Poll: Agreement that political violence may be necessary to right the country grows On hot button issues, a majority say children should be vaccinated; controlling gun violence is more important than gun rights; and Epstein files should be released, in a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. Domenico Montanaro
National Fool me once: the magical origin of the word hoax Frauds, swindles, cons, scams, and deceptions are collectively known as hoaxes. But there's more than meets the eye. Scott Neuman
Politics Federal agencies are rehiring workers and spending more after DOGE's push to cut Eight months after the Department of Government Efficiency effort to shrink the federal workforce began, some agencies are hiring workers back — and spending more money than before. Stephen Fowler
Politics A GOP push to restrict voting by overseas U.S. citizens continues before 2026 midterms Republican officials are pushing for more voting restrictions on U.S. citizens who were born abroad and have never lived in the country, after unsuccessfully challenging their ballots in 2024. Hansi Lo Wang
Business China's ride-hailing companies try to quell the smell in cars where some drivers sleep China's ride-hailing car drivers work long hours to get enough fares, and often live in their cars. Companies and passengers are penalizing drivers for smelly vehicles. Anthony Kuhn
Arts & Life Could the next Scarlett Johansson or Natalie Portman be an AI actor? Hollywood is getting closer to signing up its first synthetic creation made with AI. SAG-AFTRA, the actors' union, is pushing back, concerned it could be a step toward replacing human talent. Chloe Veltman