Elena Moore

Senate Republicans hold a majority in the chamber, but they needed Democratic votes to overcome a filibuster and get the measure to a final vote. For that procedural vote, a total of 10 Democrats sided with Republicans to advance the bill. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was one of them and argued that allowing the GOP to pass their bill was a better move than shutting down the government.

but that decision has caused rifts within the Democratic Party. Elena Moore, NPR News, Washington.

but that decision has caused rifts within the Democratic Party. Elena Moore, NPR News, Washington.

We need treatments, but you need clinical trials to get to treatments.

We need treatments, but you need clinical trials to get to treatments.

Though similar, this won't be a State of the Union address. Those happen after a president's first year in office. This joint address lets a newly sworn-in president lay out their agenda. And Trump's first few weeks have been busy. His administration has taken steps to dramatically reshape the federal government, crack down on illegal immigration, and redefine the U.S. role abroad.

Though similar, this won't be a State of the Union address. Those happen after a president's first year in office. This joint address lets a newly sworn-in president lay out their agenda. And Trump's first few weeks have been busy. His administration has taken steps to dramatically reshape the federal government, crack down on illegal immigration, and redefine the U.S. role abroad.

His supporters are thrilled, his detractors dismayed. Trump's remarks are set to kick off at 9 p.m. Eastern. Elena Moore, NPR News, Washington.

His supporters are thrilled, his detractors dismayed. Trump's remarks are set to kick off at 9 p.m. Eastern. Elena Moore, NPR News, Washington.

The order directs the Trump administration to immediately end any federal funding pause, pointing to information from states that details how some funding has remained inaccessible. The legal challenge is one of two lawsuits sparked by a memo from the Office of Management and Budget last month.

The order directs the Trump administration to immediately end any federal funding pause, pointing to information from states that details how some funding has remained inaccessible. The legal challenge is one of two lawsuits sparked by a memo from the Office of Management and Budget last month.

That memo was rescinded days after it was released, but the White House says a review of federal funding is still necessary. The administration also argued in a court filing that it had acted, quote, in good faith to interpret the scope of the court's temporary restraining order. Elena Moore, NPR News.

That memo was rescinded days after it was released, but the White House says a review of federal funding is still necessary. The administration also argued in a court filing that it had acted, quote, in good faith to interpret the scope of the court's temporary restraining order. Elena Moore, NPR News.

Political leaders, friends, and family described Carter as both a powerful president and politician and a thoughtful and giving man. President Biden, who was a longtime friend and colleague of the 39th president, delivered a eulogy at the service. He praised Carter's character and legacy, casting a forward-looking message.

Political leaders, friends, and family described Carter as both a powerful president and politician and a thoughtful and giving man. President Biden, who was a longtime friend and colleague of the 39th president, delivered a eulogy at the service. He praised Carter's character and legacy, casting a forward-looking message.

In addition to Biden, all four living former presidents attended the funeral, including President-elect Donald Trump, who takes office in less than two weeks. Elena Moore, NPR News, Washington.

In addition to Biden, all four living former presidents attended the funeral, including President-elect Donald Trump, who takes office in less than two weeks. Elena Moore, NPR News, Washington.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Hegseth was, quote, "...doing very well." He called him a winner and added there is nothing that can be done to change that. Over the past few weeks, Hegseth has been meeting with Senate lawmakers on Capitol Hill trying to shore up support. But as he remains at the center of a number of allegations, it's left some lawmakers concerned.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Hegseth was, quote, "...doing very well." He called him a winner and added there is nothing that can be done to change that. Over the past few weeks, Hegseth has been meeting with Senate lawmakers on Capitol Hill trying to shore up support. But as he remains at the center of a number of allegations, it's left some lawmakers concerned.

And it's unclear whether Hegseth has the support needed to be confirmed. That said, Republicans will hold a majority in the Senate next year. And while no GOP senator has said they would be a definite no vote, enough have expressed reservations to potentially sink his nomination if Hegseth is ultimately unable to gain their support. Elena Moore, NPR News, Washington.