What's driving President Trump's new confidence in Ukraine's war effort The president's bold statement surprised allies and raised new questions about whether U.S. policy toward the war is changing. Franco Ordoñez
Time is short for an ACA premium fix in the shutdown fight, says GOP insurance leader After warning Congress for months about premium spikes, the leader of the country's insurance commissioners — a Republican from North Dakota — says he's hopeful there could be a last minute fix. Selena Simmons-Duffin
It's Day 4 of the U.S. government shutdown. Is an agreement on the horizon? We look at where Congress is in negotiating its way out of a government shutdown that is in its fourth day, with no solution in sight. Barbara Sprunt
What to know about the threats to fire federal workers amid the government shutdown The White House is using the government shutdown to push aggressive plans to further cut the federal workforce and control spending. Stephen Fowler
How Mormon Women for Ethical Government helped redistrict Utah's congressional seats A Utah court has ordered lawmakers to redraw their congressional districts, which could help Democrats in the midterm elections. The influential Mormon Women for Ethical Government was one of the groups that forced the order. Saige Miller
Week in Politics: Government shutdown; 'armed conflict' with cartels We look at where the willingness among Democrats and Republicans is to end the government shutdown, as well as U.S. strikes on alleged cartel boats in the Caribbean. Scott Simon
Legal experts condemn Apple bowing to White House's request to remove ICE tracking app It's the latest example of tech giants bowing to pressure from the Trump administration. Legal experts say the developer of the app has free speech rights that may have been violated. Bobby Allyn
Rep. Jayapal laments 'terrible choice' between shutdown, looming health care cuts in WA Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Seattle) said Friday that her party faces a "terrible choice" between forcing the federal government shutdown that began Oct. 1 or allowing Republican-backed cuts to health benefits to take effect. Amy Radil
Dueling narratives on Portland protests head to court in National Guard case Images and videos of protests on the streets of Portland have filled social media feeds and cable news broadcasts. There have predominantly been two dueling narratives: peaceful demonstrations versus riots. Troy Brynelson/OPB
The Trump-Epstein statue is back on the National Mall, days after its abrupt removal The statue honors Trump's "long-lasting bond" with Epstein, which the president denies. The National Park Service took down the statue after one day last week, saying it didn't comply with its permit. Rachel Treisman