A public broadcaster's path after losing U.S. funds: Youth sports and less local news South Dakota Public Broadcasting says there's an ironic result to President Trump's successful attack on public media: It will have to rely more on NPR programs. David Folkenflik
As shutdown ripples through Georgia, voters consider who to blame Voters in Georgia are grappling with the effects of the government shutdown — and with who in Washington bears the blame. Sam Gringlas
Memphis sees opportunity in Trump's plans for federal intervention Many in Memphis acknowledge that crime in the city is a real problem. And while President Trump's federal intervention might not be their ideal way to handle it, they're hoping it can provide some much-needed relief. Kat Lonsdorf
Kiss reality goodbye: AI-generated social media has arrived With the launch of Sora 2, OpenAI has opened a new chapter in addictive, and some worry dangerous, AI video content. Geoff Brumfiel
Seagulls shut down candidates as congress shuts down the gov This November, King County voters will elect a new executive for the first time in 16 years. Libby Denkmann
As the shutdown drags on, the threat of permanent cuts is mired in politics President Trump is meeting with his budget director, Russ Vought, about what additional cuts to make during the shutdown, and the president says his targets are partisan. Andrea Hsu
Shutdown fears leave voters in Georgia wondering who to blame Voters in critical swing areas of Georgia are preparing to weather the consequences of a federal shutdown and question which party is responsible. Sam Gringlas
Senate Minority Leader Jeffries defends Democrats' healthcare push amid shutdown NPR's Scott Detrow talks with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on his Democratic Party's strategy to resolve the government shutdown. Kathryn Fink
The Energy Department canceled billions in funding. Democrats say it's retribution Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought said the funding was for projects in 16 states, all of which voted for former Vice President Kamala Harris. Michael Copley
Air traffic controllers helped end government shutdown in 2019. Could they be in the same position? The 2019 government shutdown lasted 35 days, and it took a toll on the country’s air traffic controllers.
