A GOP attack ad deepfakes Chuck Schumer with AI The 30-second video from the National Republican Senatorial Committee is raising alarms among many observers who warn it crosses a new boundary in politics and could unleash a flood of AI-generated deepfake attack ads. Shannon Bond
Virginia AG candidates debate role in civil rights, justice reform Democrats are on the defensive in Virginia after violence-themed text messages have turned what would have normally been a low-profile election for attorney general into a contentious race.
Unions say White House plans mass layoff at Interior Department, despite court order A status conference is set for Friday afternoon after union lawyers said the Trump administration is violating a court order that temporarily blocks mass firings during the government shutdown. Andrea Hsu
The Jackpod: How health care can save Democrats and democracy On Point news analyst Jack Beatty argues that Democrats are making a strategic mistake in their demand to extend ACA health care subsidies and its role in the government shutdown.
'No Kings' organizers project a massive turnout for this weekend's protests Organizers say they expect millions of Americans will march this weekend against the policies of the Trump administration. The protests come amid National Guard deployments in several cities. Alana Wise
Senators will force a vote to prevent war on Venezuela without approval from Congress Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia says new legislation is needed to prevent the Trump administration's escalating actions against Venezuela from leading to war. Claudia Grisales
With some shutdown pain points delayed for now, talks in Congress are 'nowhere' Some key impacts of the shutdown have been pushed back by moves by the Trump administration. But those efforts are temporary, and the pain could spread depending on how long the stalemate lasts. Deirdre Walsh
In small towns and rural communities, young voters say they feel unseen by leaders Gen Z and millennial voters will make up more than half of the electorate in 2028. They're a crucial bloc for both parties, but many are facing daunting economic realities and feel unseen by leaders. Elena Moore
Ex-national security adviser John Bolton indicted in classified documents case The charges come two months after the FBI executed a search warrant at Bolton's suburban Washington home. NPR Washington Desk
Adelita Grijalva can force a vote on the Epstein files, but she's still not sworn in The Arizona Democrat would be the decisive signature on a petition to force a vote on releasing the records. But Speaker Mike Johnson says he will not swear her in until after the shutdown is over. Claudia Grisales
