Powerful people, random redactions: 4 things to know about the latest Epstein files In the Justice Department's release of millions of pages of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, there are several instances of unredacted names of Epstein's accusers, raising concerns about privacy. Stephen Fowler
Privatizing Fannie Mae is risky. Would it be a win for taxpayers or Trump's donors? The idea has alarmed critics, who warn it could rattle financial markets and drive up mortgage rates, while potentially generating large profits for key Trump supporters. Chris Arnold
As some states try to show ICE the door, others put out the welcome mat After ICE federal agents killed two U.S. citizens in Minnesota, the divide between states on either side of the immigration enforcement debate is growing wider. Mawa Iqbal
The 'Melania' movie audience: Older white women The pricey Amazon documentary did well in areas like Dallas, Tampa, Phoenix, Houston, Atlanta and West Palm Beach. Amazon says a docuseries is also on the way. Ivy Buck
Trump says he's closing the Kennedy Center for renovations. We have questions After President Trump announced plans for a "Complete Rebuilding" of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., what exactly did he mean, and what does it mean for the arts? Anastasia Tsioulcas
A major census test faces cutbacks — with postal workers tapped to help count The Trump administration has shrunk the number of locations for this year's field test of the 2030 census and has added plans to test replacing temporary census workers with U.S. Postal Service staff. Hansi Lo Wang
N.Y. Republican met with jeers over ICE tactics during town hall in swing district Discontent over ICE enforcement tactics is spilling out into races across the country, including competitive congressional districts held by Republicans, like Rep. Mike Lawler of New York. Steve Kastenbaum
Amid partial government shutdown, debate over DHS funding continues The government is still in a partial shutdown, but the House Speaker predicts it will be over by Tuesday. In the meantime, lawmakers are still divided over Department of Homeland Security policy changes. A Martínez
House Minority Whip on partial government shutdown and DHS funding Amid the partial government shutdown, we hear from House Minority Whip Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Mass., about funding for the Department of Homeland Security. Michel Martin
Hemp and marijuana are the same species. So why all the different laws? Farmers in the U.S. have grown cannabis since the 1600s — but policymakers are still figuring out how to regulate two famous types of Cannabis sativa. A historian calls the plant "incredibly cryptic." Bill Chappell
