Politics chat: No Kings protests across the U.S., Trump talks with Putin and Zelenskyy Crowds of protestors gathered in cities and towns across the nation on Saturday to protest against President Trump. And there is no sign of a breakthrough to end the government shutdown. Don Gonyea
ICE tried to send one immigrant to a country he never lived in. Then he lawyered up. Roman Surovtsev is like many others who were detained at their regularly scheduled ICE check-ins. What makes his case different is that his wife has marshalled a team of lawyers on his behalf. Ximena Bustillo
Adm. Alvin Holsey, who was overseeing the Venezuelan boat strikes, steps down The admiral overseeing U.S. Southern Command is leaving as the Pentagon continues its attacks on small boats in the waters off Venezuela, claiming they are being used by drug traffickers. Quil Lawrence
No Kings protests: Marches are underway around the country This summer, organizers said more than 5 million people participated in No Kings protests against President Trump. Organizers say they expect an even bigger turnout this time around. Alana Wise
As they go unpaid, Capitol Police are a daily reminder for lawmakers of shutdown pain The more than 2,000 officers on the force missed their first full paycheck Oct. 10, leaving them to go without pay at a moment when the officials they protect face growing threats and violence. Sam Gringlas
Does the sale of Dominion Voting Systems mean a transformation? Depends who's asking Dominion Voting Systems is at the heart of countless 2020 election conspiracy theories. The company has now been sold, and its new owner has shared contrasting messaging about how much will change. Miles Parks
After Zelenskyy meeting, Trump calls on Ukraine and Russia to 'stop where they are' and end the war President Donald Trump on Friday called on Kyiv and Moscow to "stop where they are" and end their brutal war following a lengthy White House meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The Associated Press
Is Seattle ready for a Portland-like federal response? Police, city leaders take preemptive steps Amy Radil
President Trump commutes the prison sentence of George Santos The disgraced New York Republican was sentenced to more than seven years in prison after pleading guilty to a litany of federal charges, including wire fraud and identity theft. Saige Miller
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow National Guard deployment in Illinois The Trump administration filed an appeal to the Supreme Court on Friday, asking it to lift lower-court rulings blocking Trump from deploying National Guard troops in Illinois. Kat Lonsdorf
