The longest government shutdown in U.S. history is over. Here's what you need to know The government is back open. There are lots of questions about what this means, how we got here and where we go from here. Let's dig in. Domenico Montanaro
At Trump's urging, Bondi says U.S. will investigate Epstein's ties to political foes Acceding to President Donald Trump's demands, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Friday that she has ordered a top federal prosecutor to investigate Jeffrey Epstein's ties to Trump political foes. The Associated Press
Trump cuts ties with Marjorie Taylor Greene, once among his top MAGA-world defenders The dismissal of Greene — once the epitome of "Make America Great Again" — appeared to be the final break in a dispute simmering for months. The Associated Press
Do foreign gifts to Trump that align with policy changes raise ethical concerns? NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with former White House ethics lawyer Richard Painter about gifts from foreign governments or corporations that President Trump has accepted. Brianna Scott
This week in Washington: End of shutdown, Epstein emails and affordability crisis The government reopened, more files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were released, and the White House is shifting some attention to affordability. Domenico Montanaro
The Trump administration plans major cuts to long-term housing for homelessness The overhaul shifts funds to transitional housing requiring work and addiction treatment. The administration says it promotes "self-sufficiency," but critics warn many will risk losing housing again. Jennifer Ludden
She criticized President Trump during the shutdown. Now she's been put on leave Jenna Norton has spoken critically about the Trump administration's funding cuts and mass firings at the National Institutes of Health. At the end of the shutdown, she says she was put on leave. Andrea Hsu
White House dismisses release of Epstein documents as a distraction from Democrats The White House dismissed the release of new Jeffrey Epstein documents as a distraction by Democrats and maintained President Trump has done nothing wrong, but it's been a tough issue to shake. Deepa Shivaram
Economic promises helped Trump get elected. Now he has an affordability problem Americans are feeling the strain of high prices, even as President Trump tries to tout "record highs" in the stock market. Tamara Keith
Comey and James seek case dismissal, arguing prosecutor was illegally appointed Lawyers for former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James asked a judge to dismiss their cases, arguing prosecutor Lindsay Halligan was illegally appointed. The Associated Press
