Democrats criticize the deal some in their party negotiated to end the shutdown Moderate Democrats made a political calculation to end the shutdown but try to keep health care in the spotlight. Deirdre Walsh
Seven weeks after winning, Arizona Democrat may soon be sworn in to House seat House Speaker Mike Johnson says one of the first orders of business once Congress is back will be swearing in Democrat Adelita Grijalva, who won a special election to replace her father in Congress. Kai McNamee
This podcast says 'I've Had It' with Republicans – and Democrats who don't fight back In a political podcast space dominated by men and displeasure with the Democratic Party, the two women behind the I've Had It show have seen viral success. Stephen Fowler
'What to Eat Now' nutritionist talks SNAP, food policy and the 'triple duty' diet Marion Nestle says we need to rethink how we eat. She recommends "real food, processed as little as possible, with a big emphasis on plants." Her new book is What to Eat Now. Tonya Mosley
The Supreme Court will hear a challenge to grace periods for mail ballot returns The Supreme Court will hear a case that could decide whether states can count postmarked mail ballots that arrive after Election Day — something that about 20 states and territories currently allow. Ashley Lopez
Senate sends shutdown-ending legislation to the House for a vote The House could return as early as Wednesday to vote to reopen the government. But many Democrats say they will not support the deal, and some Republicans may not be inclined to vote for it either. Sam Gringlas
Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Ill., shares why he opposes the Senate shutdown deal NPR's Leila Fadel asks Illinois Democrat Mike Quigley, who serves on the House Appropriations Committee, about his opposition to the Senate-brokered shutdown deal. Leila Fadel
Sen. Fetterman slams Democrats for shutting down government Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) has a reputation for going against his party and he's been doing so by voting to reopen the government. He spoke to NPR Monday ahead of his new book release, "Unfettered." Scott Detrow
When the dust settles on the shutdown deal, Democrats will likely still have the edge As the Senate moves forward a deal to end the government shutdown, it's time to assess the winners, the losers and what the political fallout might look like into the future. Domenico Montanaro
Senate approves shutdown ending legislation, sending bill to the House for a vote After 41 days of a government shutdown, the U.S. Senate has passed a set of bills to reopen the government. Its fate in the House is uncertain. Sam Gringlas
