Surprise Senate Deal to End Shutdown

Amid indictments and censures, President Trump suggests certain Democrats face charges that carry the death penalty. The Justice Department abandons a case against a woman who was shot by a Border Patrol agent. And Ukraine ponders a U.S.-backed peace plan that would give large swaths of land to Russia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump signs the Epstein measure he once opposed, while the Justice Department struggles to explain why it’s pursuing new Epstein-related investigations. A US Attorney admits the indictment used to charge James Comey was never actually read by a grand jury. And Nvidia shrugs off concerns of an “A.I. Bubble.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a resounding vote to release the Jeffrey Epstein files, the bill is expected to head to President Trump’s desk. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visits the U.S. for the first time in seven years. And the NTSB says a single loose wire caused a power outage on the cargo ship that ultimately crashed into Baltimore's Key Bridge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the House prepares to vote to release the Jeffrey Epstein files, questions remain over whether the Department of Justice will release everything. President Trump declines to rule out U.S. troops in Venezuela, but says he’s open to talks with Nicolas Maduro. And a federal judge suggests "government misconduct" may have tainted the Trump administration’s case against James Comey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump calls Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene a “traitor” for her stance on releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files. A new federal immigration crackdown begins in Charlotte, North Carolina. And missing a loved-one who is no longer with us? Well, there’s an app for that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a pivotal court hearing, lawyers for James Comey and Letitia James challenge the authority of new US Attorney Lisa Halligan. Government employees report back to work following the end of the shutdown. And House Republicans sound off on senators who included a surprising provision in their bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emails from the late Jeffrey Epstein released by congressional members show several direct references to President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, while the White House denies Trump had any knowledge of Epstein’s actions, lawmakers push through a discharge petition for more documents. And Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s allies are embroiled in a corruption scandal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House members are expected to end the shutdown as early as today - if they can get back to Washington in time. ByHeart expands its voluntary recall on baby formula. And a California man describes getting hundreds of messages from women who have been targeted by scammers using his photo.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the Senate officially sends its shutdown-ending resolution to the House, progressive Democrats focus their ire on Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. The Supreme Court takes up a case that could profoundly affect mail-in voting rules. And House Democrats demand to know whether Jeffrey Epstein’s accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell is receiving preferential treatment in federal prison.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a surprise move, several Senate Democrats cross the aisle to end the shutdown. A series of judicial rulings leaves some SNAP recipients with benefits, and others without. And two MLB pitchers are indicted over alleged sports betting.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices