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
Targets of Trump's Justice Department must pay up, even if they win For defendants facing criminal charges from the Justice Department, the costs of fighting are enormous and can reverberate for years, according to veteran attorneys. Carrie Johnson
Affordable housing takes center stage in New York City mayoral race The rising cost of housing has driven some New York City residents to leave the Big Apple. For those who remain, affordable housing has become a top issue in the race for mayor. David Brand
Trump confirms the CIA is conducting covert operations inside Venezuela The acknowledgement of covert action in Venezuela comes after the U.S. military in recent weeks has carried out a series of deadly strikes against alleged drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean. The Associated Press
