NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Democratic U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, following the White House's withdrawal of an order to pause federal spending.

Beginning Feb. 3, the first session of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature begins, and it begins with a host of new leaders.

Good Thursday morning. This is Zack Stanton, Playbook’s deputy editor, at the helm on a grim morning here in Washington. Get in touch: [email protected]. THE DCA CRASH: Before we get to the ...

Train and bus stations saw a surge in crowds as people continued to arrive for the festival, although some devotees remained nervous after the deadly crush.