Wisconsin's outgoing Democratic governor pushes for a ban on gerrymandering The major political parties' redistricting battle has spread across the country. But Wisconsin may go the other direction. That's if the outgoing governor gets his way. Anya van Wagtendonk
What the war with Iran means for the U.S. relationship with China President Trump's agenda with China has been impacted by the U.S.- and Israel-led war in Iran, beyond even just the postponement of his trip. Tamara Keith
Senate to vote on DHS chief, with TSA funding and SAVE act tied up in Congress The Senate votes Monday on the nomination of Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., to lead the Department of Homeland Security. The vote comes as lawmakers attempt to negotiate funding for the agency. Sam Gringlas
Voice of America staffers sue, alleging Kari Lake put on propaganda Voice of America staffers are suing Trump administration official Kari Lake, alleging she put pro-Trump propaganda on its airwaves. She has lost numerous rulings of late. David Folkenflik
Congress faces a litany of issues as lawmakers return to session Congress faces a series of thorny problems when they return to session this week, including the ongoing partial government shutdown that has disrupted travel at U.S. airports. A Martínez
Sen. Alex Padilla talks about ICE deployment to airports and the SAVE Act NPR's Michel Martin asks Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of California about ICE officers deploying to airports and a Republican bill to overhaul federal elections. Michel Martin
ICE officers set to deploy to airports as delays mount, border czar Homan confirms Border czar Tom Homan says ICE agents will help the Transportation Security Administration "move those lines" while also enforcing immigration law. Luke Garrett
Democrats who won big in last November's general election are grappling with reality Some Democrats who were swept into office last November are grappling with the reality of governing. The new leader of Pennsylvania's Lehigh County says urgency is needed. Stephen Fowler
Politics chat: Trump's mixed messages on the Iran war, the latest on DHS funding We look at President Trump's mixed messages on the war with Iran, plus the latest on Department of Homeland Security funding, which Congress has frozen over his immigration enforcement policies. Eric McDaniel
Airport security lines are long. Here's what to know if you're flying Travel experts say passengers need to be prepared, and patient, amid the government shutdown. Until a deal is reached, officials say airport disruptions and delays could get even worse. Shannon Bond
