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President Trump’s name appears in convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s correspondence released Wednesday by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images …

Moderate Democrats made a political calculation to end the shutdown but try to keep health care in the spotlight. AILSA CHANG, HOST: The Senate approved legislation to reopen the government …

A cashier scans groceries, including produce, which is covered by the USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), at a grocery store in Baltimore on Monday. Stephanie Scarbrough/AP hide caption toggle …

A California’s SNAP benefits shopper pushes a cart through a supermarket in Bellflower, Calif., Feb. 13, 2023. Allison Dinner/AP hide caption toggle caption Allison Dinner/AP Nutrition policy expert Marion Nestle …

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., speaks to reporters while walking to his office on November 10, 2025 on Capitol Hill. Tom Brenner/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption …

NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks with Republican strategist Mike Ricci about the deal to end the government shutdown.

Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa waves as he greets supporters outside of the White House, Monday, in Washington, following a meeting with President Trump. Jacquelyn Martin/AP hide caption toggle caption Jacquelyn …

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Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., speaks to reporters in the U.S. Capitol Building on Sept. 30. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images A bipartisan group of Senate …