Week in politics: Rubio's speech, DHS funding, Epstein hearing, Republicans block tariffs Secretary of State Marco Rubio seeks to reassure European allies and a partial government shutdown hits the Department of Homeland Security. Scott Simon
Rubio sends a softer message to Europe: 'We belong together' The secretary of state said that the United States wants to reinvigorate its relationships with European partners, but he said that those allies needed to give more. Alana Wise
5 things to know about the shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security The sprawling agency saw its baseline funding expire after lawmakers left town for a week-long recess, but without a deal to rein in the conduct of federal immigration officers. Steve Walsh
DHS says immigration agents appear to have lied about shooting in Minnesota Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis was shot in the leg during the incident. Another Venezuelan man was also accused of attacking an immigration officer. Sergio Martínez-Beltrán
Trump faces off with governors ahead of next week's meeting President Trump has shown a willingness to attack Democratic norms and traditions, including injecting partisanship in places typically immune to it. Deepa Shivaram
Stricter standards for Washington sheriffs approved in state Senate The Washington state Senate approved legislation Thursday to set stricter eligibility standards for sheriffs and other police leadership, weeks after a sheriff’s comments on the bill left some lawmakers feeling threatened. Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard
NATO launches Arctic Initiative NATO launched the initiative after President Trump's threats to take over Greenland.
DHS expected to shut down as talks over immigration enforcement reform falter A stopgap bill to temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security expires Friday night. DHS could be without funding for days, as the House and Senate are expected to be in recess next week. Leila Fadel
Sen. Ruben Gallego talks about debate over DHS funding as deadline approaches NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona about the fight over funding for the Department of Homeland Security. Steve Inskeep
A bipartisan effort to save health subsidies failed. Will ICE reform be different? A bipartisan effort in Congress to restrain immigration enforcement tactics is flailing despite a Friday deadline to fund the Department of Homeland Security. The pattern is increasingly familiar. Sam Gringlas