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American flags fly in the wind along the National Mall on Monday, with the U.S. Capitol in the background.

When the dust settles on the shutdown deal, Democrats will likely still have the edge

As the Senate moves forward a deal to end the government shutdown, it's time to assess the winners, the losers and what the political fallout might look like into the future.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives at Rome's Ciampino airport for a two-day visit to Italy and the Vatican on May 7, 2026. America's top diplomat, Marco Rubio, will visit the first U.S. pope, Leo XIV, seeking to ease tensions between Washington and the Vatican while also promoting President Trump's interests.

Iran reviews U.S. proposal. And, Rubio to meet Pope Leo after Trump's criticism

Iran is reviewing the Trump administration's latest proposal to end the war. And, Secretary of State Marco Rubio is meeting Pope Leo XIV amid President Trump's harsh criticism of him.

A stoplight is seen in front of the dome of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Thursday. The government has begun to inform workers of an impending shutdown that could see millions of federal employees and military personnel sent home or working without pay.

D.C. has a lot of federal workers. A government shutdown would have big impacts

The Washington, D.C., region is home to about 400,000 federal employees, plus members of the military and government contractors. In a government shutdown, they face no pay and lots of uncertainty.

Gov. Janet Mills and Graham Platner are Maine Democrats running to unseat Sen. Susan Collins, who has served in the U.S. Senate for nearly 30 years.

For Maine Democrats, it's battle-tested Mills vs. populist Platner in Senate primary

In recent weeks, Maine Gov. Janet Mills has struggled to take an authoritative lead against her challenger in the Democratic Senate primary, Graham Platner. He is leading her in fundraising and polls.

U.S. soccer captain looks ahead to World Cup

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Tim Ream, an experienced defender likely to be selected for the U.S. national team at this summer's World Cup, ahead of the announcement of the roster.

How will the Supreme Court's immunity decision affect U.S. democracy?

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with political scientists Daniel Ziblatt and Steven Levitsky about how the recent Supreme Court immunity ruling -- and a second Trump presidency -- could affect the U.S.

Some baby boomers would like to downsize from their large homes, but say it doesn't make financial sense. Single-family homes in Dumfries, Va., are seen here last year.

Many baby boomers own homes that are too big. Can they be enticed to sell them?

Lots of older Americans say they'd love to downsize, but it doesn't make financial sense. The housing roadblock has left some would-be buyers stuck. We asked experts what policies could change that.

Gov. Josh Shapiro in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

In new budget, Shapiro proposes legalizing marijuana, regulating skill and video games, taxing both

The Democratic governor proposes a lot more money for public school education and mass transit and limiting cybercharter school reimbursements.

Commonwealth Health plans to sell Moses Taylor and Regional hospitals in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre General Hospital to WoodBridge Healthcare.

Commonwealth Health eyes $120M sale of Scranton, Wilkes-Barre hospitals to nonprofit WoodBridge

Deal would sell Moses Taylor Hospital, Regional Hospital of Scranton and Wilkes-Barre General Hospital to Bucks County-based WoodBridge Healthcare.

Rescuers work at the site of a collapsed building following an earthquake in Caracas, Venezuela on June 25, 2026.

2 earthquakes in Venezuela kill at least 164. And, Trump cancels housing bill signing

Two major earthquakes in Venezuela have killed at least 164 people and left hundreds injured. And, President Trump canceled the signing of a massive bipartisan housing bill yesterday.

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