Politics chat: House Republicans aim to pass another stopgap measure to avoid shutdown House Republicans release another stopgap measure to keep the federal government funded just as the last extension is set to expire. It's unclear if the thin GOP majority can get it passed. Ayesha Rascoe
Trump DOJ's limits on FACE Act enforcement fuel concern from abortion providers New Justice Department leaders say past enforcement of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act is "the prototypical example" of what they call "the weaponization of law enforcement." Ryan Lucas
GOP unveils stopgap bill to avert a government shutdown. They may not have the votes. House Republicans released the text of a continuing resolution that would fund the government through Sept. 30. Now, passing it in a narrowly divided chamber is the next hurdle. Claudia Grisales
States sue Trump administration over mass firings of federal employees The District of Columbia, Maryland and 18 other states have filed a lawsuit in federal court seeking the reinstatement of tens of thousands of federal employees fired since mid-February. Andrea Hsu
Week in politics: Trump's new stance on DOGE, California Gov. Newsom eyes new base President Trump says his cabinet secretaries will carry out cuts to the government workforce, under the supervision of Elon Musk. Ron Elving
Dairy farmers in Wisconsin see federal funding unfrozen as others are left waiting Dozens of Wisconsin dairy farmers are breathing a sigh of relief after federal funds they had been awarded were released and payments are now being promised. But anxiety persists for some. Chuck Quirmbach
DOGE's effort to slash government is now coming for buildings and people who run them The federal government is preparing to shed up to a quarter of its 360 million square feet of real estate, an NPR analysis finds. The agency in charge of federal real estate is also slashing staff. Shannon Bond
