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Politics Trump targets 'Democrat priorities' in an effort to end the shutdown standoff As we enter another week of the government shutdown, the Trump administration continues to apply political pressures to Democrats by threatening to cut their priorities, but so far that has not swayed them to end the standoff. A Martínez
National Delayed for now, ex-leaders say cuts to the Interior Department would be disastrous A judge has temporarily paused a reduction-in-force plan for the U.S. Department of the Interior. Former department leaders say the cuts will be devastating to public lands. Kirk Siegler
Politics Republican Rep. Jeff Hurd of Colorado talks about the ongoing shutdown Congressman Jeff Hurd, R-Colo., talks about the ongoing government shutdown and how it's affecting federal workers in his state. Michel Martin
Science Mental exercise can reverse a brain change linked to aging, study finds Scientists have found the first compelling evidence that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that typically declines as people age. Jon Hamilton
How to support the arts in Seattle when you're not a millionaire The Seattle Times arts economy reporter Margo Vansynghel gives us a temperature check on how Seattle arts organizations are doing overall and shares simple, actionable ideas for things we can all do to support local artists and arts organizations. Kyle Norris
Politics The federal government is still shut down. Here's what that means across the country The federal government remains shut down. The NPR Network is following the ways the shutdown is affecting services across the country. The NPR Network
Politics Mamdani's rise in NYC reflects a generational fight within the Democratic Party Newcomer Zohran Mamdani, age 34, has used social media and big progressive ideas to shoulder past Andrew Cuomo, who's 67 and long a member of Democratic Party royalty. Brian Mann
National Morning news brief Trump threatens "Democrat priorities" to force end to shutdown, Vance says the Gaza ceasefire is making progress, parts of the White House's East Wing have been demolished for Trump's ballroom. A Martínez
Arts & Life The not-so-spooky origins of 'ghost' — and why the word still haunts our language It wouldn't be spooky season without ghosts. But they weren't always the evil spirits we see in books and movies today. For Word of the Week, we look back on the origins of "ghost." Joe Hernandez
Politics Trump uses 'common sense' to make a political point. It has populist appeal The phrase appeals more to several demographics that strongly align with Trump, says Republican strategist Frank Luntz, including older voters, for whom he suggests it signals "a more simple past." Danielle Kurtzleben