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Both sides at least seem to have decided to have the shutdown.

Trump, because he thinks it will empower him to do as he wishes and strengthen his standing with voters.

Democrats seem resigned to a shutdown because anything more cooperative would make them look weak or worse yet, make them look like enablers for Trump.

So they've chosen to take a stand over health care spending.

Both sides at least seem to have decided to have the shutdown.

Trump, because he thinks it will empower him to do as he wishes and strengthen his standing with voters.

Democrats seem resigned to a shutdown because anything more cooperative would make them look weak, or worse yet, make them look like enablers for Trump.

So they've chosen to take a stand over health care spending.

And all this has been complicated further by court decisions this week, saying Trump does not have the authority to impose all these tariffs without Congress. That ruling by the International Trade Court could cripple the whole anti-tariff campaign, but that, too, is on pause just now while a higher court reviews that ruling.

And all this has been complicated further by court decisions this week, saying Trump does not have the authority to impose all these tariffs without Congress. That ruling by the International Trade Court could cripple the whole anti-tariff campaign, but that, too, is on pause just now while a higher court reviews that ruling.

Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota have all issued air quality alerts for their residents. This comes as 17,000 Manitobans have been forced to flee their homes as dangerous fires cut through the province's prized wildlands. The evacuation effort is the largest in recent history for Manitoba. These fires come on the heels of two consecutive years of devastating wildfire seasons.

Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota have all issued air quality alerts for their residents. This comes as 17,000 Manitobans have been forced to flee their homes as dangerous fires cut through the province's prized wildlands. The evacuation effort is the largest in recent history for Manitoba. These fires come on the heels of two consecutive years of devastating wildfire seasons.

In those years as well, Americans suffered as heavy smoke plumes crossed into the states. In all three affected states, experts warn that the air quality is unsafe for people like children and the elderly. In Minnesota, which is projected to be the hardest hit, the air quality will be reduced to the point of danger for sensitive groups. You're listening to NPR News.

In those years as well, Americans suffered as heavy smoke plumes crossed into the states. In all three affected states, experts warn that the air quality is unsafe for people like children and the elderly. In Minnesota, which is projected to be the hardest hit, the air quality will be reduced to the point of danger for sensitive groups. You're listening to NPR News.

Speaking at a data users conference, the Census Bureau's acting director, Ron Jarman, compared over 1,000 employees around the country taking early retirement or voluntary separation offers to a pivotal Marvel movie scene with the supervillain Thanos.

Speaking at a data users conference, the Census Bureau's acting director, Ron Jarman, compared over 1,000 employees around the country taking early retirement or voluntary separation offers to a pivotal Marvel movie scene with the supervillain Thanos.

German said the Bureau will keep giving high priority to the 2030 census and the surveys that produce key economic indicators. But the Bureau is figuring out what other statistical work it will stop doing. Many census advocates are concerned about the Bureau's ability to produce accurate 2030 census results that are set to be used to redraw voting maps in the next decade.

German said the Bureau will keep giving high priority to the 2030 census and the surveys that produce key economic indicators. But the Bureau is figuring out what other statistical work it will stop doing. Many census advocates are concerned about the Bureau's ability to produce accurate 2030 census results that are set to be used to redraw voting maps in the next decade.

In the House, you hear similar objections to the ones we're hearing from the Senate from Republicans in swing districts. But you're also hearing from the hardcore budget hawks who want Trump to go further. They want deep, long-term cuts. And now... while the political climate still feels like last fall.

In the House, you hear similar objections to the ones we're hearing from the Senate from Republicans in swing districts. But you're also hearing from the hardcore budget hawks who want Trump to go further. They want deep, long-term cuts. And now... while the political climate still feels like last fall.