Speaker Johnson's close ties to Christian right — both mainstream and fringe The Louisiana Republican has deep ties to evangelical leaders, including pastors who hold anti-democratic views and helped fuel the Jan. 6 Capitol riot as a battle for God to save America. Susan Davis
Americans are split over Israel's response in its war with Hamas An equal number say Israel's response to Hamas' attack has either been too much or about right. A majority of Democrats now say it's been too much, driven by people of color and younger respondents. Domenico Montanaro
A GOP senator challenges Teamsters head to a fight in a fiery exchange at a hearing A congressional hearing devolved into an angry confrontation between Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin and Sean O'Brien, the president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. The Associated Press
U.S. Diplomats and aid staff are objecting to U.S. policy in the Middle East Dozens of U.S. diplomats and aid experts have been expressing dissent over US policy in the Middle East. Michele Kelemen
The Republican field is getting smaller. Here's what that means for beating Trump Tim Scott and Mike Pence have dropped their bids for president, and the next GOP debate in less than a month will likely feature an even smaller stage, but Trump is still the far-and-away frontrunner. Domenico Montanaro
It's likely House Republicans will need Democrats' help to avoid government shutdown NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries about the looming government shutdown.
Maryanne Trump Barry, former president's sister and a retired federal judge, dies Until her retirement in 2019, Barry was a senior judge on the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, a level below the Supreme Court. The cause of death was not immediately clear. The Associated Press
The Supreme Court is now adopting a code of ethics for justices The U.S. Supreme Court is adopting a code of ethics for its justices — a first — amid mounting criticism of gifts and trips from wealthy benefactors to certain justices. Nina Totenberg
Some Seattle City Council races too close to call, but most have winners Many Seattle City Council races were concluded over the weekend, after Friday's updated ballot count, with candidates conceding to their opponents. A few races have candidates crossing their fingers with counts that remain too close to call. KUOW Staff
Conservative voters in Iowa are open to moving on from Trump Iowa will be holding the Republican presidential caucuses on Jan. 15. Voters there will play a key role in setting the tone for the presidential election year. Julie Depenbrock
