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In our roundup of domestic political news: an announced troop deployment to Portland, Oregon, the latest efforts to halt a government shutdown, and the indictment of a prominent Trump critic. …

NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe talks with Senator Andy Kim, a New Jersey Democrat, about his party’s strategy heading into a possible government shutdown.

In this file photo, Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., speaks during an event on Capitol Hill on May 1, 2024 in Washington, DC. Leigh Vogel/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption …

Marc Maron, who wasn’t invited to perform at the Riyadh Comedy Festival, has spoken out against participation in the event, owing to Saudi Arabia’s appalling human rights record. Amy Sussman/Getty …

Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted after a push by President Trump. The move marks a dramatic escalation in Trump’s effort to go after his political opponents.

President Trump arrives at the White House on Friday. On Saturday, he said he will send troops to Portland, Ore. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP hide caption toggle caption Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP …

The government is just days away from shutting down if Congress can’t reach a deal. President Trump upped the stakes, threatening large-scale layoffs if Democrats don’t provide the necessary votes. …

Vice President Vance looks on as President Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office on Thursday in Washington, D.C. Trump signed an order approving a partial sale of …

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has committed to being a bipartisan bridgebuilder. But he’s also under pressure to redistrict the state’s one GOP congressman out of his House seat.

People arrive at an ICE recruitment job fair at the Utah Valley Convention Center in Provo, Utah, on Sept. 15. George Frey/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption George …