Democrats face a dilemma. Should they help pass a GOP spending bill or allow the government to shut down? NPR speaks with Faiz Shakir, senior adviser to U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont.

In a pair of rulings Thursday, judges ordered federal agencies to reinstate thousands of workers who were recently fired. In both cases, the judges said the mass firings appear illegal.

President Trump has repeatedly tied his political fortunes to the financial markets. But as his tariff policies impact investors, he's shifting his rhetoric.

RFK Jr and Fox's Sean Hannity munched on french fries at Steak N' Shake this week. The company has started frying its frozen fries in beef tallow, which Kennedy says is healthier, but is it?