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As the Senate moves forward a deal to end the government shutdown, it's time to assess the winners, the losers and what the political fallout might look like into the future.

The Southern Poverty Law Center is facing a serious threat from the Justice Department — and comes at a time when several former and current SPLC employees say the group is already deeply vulnerable.

The Washington, D.C., region is home to about 400,000 federal employees, plus members of the military and government contractors. In a government shutdown, they face no pay and lots of uncertainty.

In recent weeks, Maine Gov. Janet Mills has struggled to take an authoritative lead against her challenger in the Democratic Senate primary, Graham Platner. He is leading her in fundraising and polls.

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Tim Ream, an experienced defender likely to be selected for the U.S. national team at this summer's World Cup, ahead of the announcement of the roster.

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with political scientists Daniel Ziblatt and Steven Levitsky about how the recent Supreme Court immunity ruling -- and a second Trump presidency -- could affect the U.S.

As House Republicans struggle to keep the federal government open beyond September 30, NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with a trio of NPR correspondents about the potential impact of a government shutdown.

Lots of older Americans say they'd love to downsize, but it doesn't make financial sense. The housing roadblock has left some would-be buyers stuck. We asked experts what policies could change that.

Despite issues with her heart, this octogenarian still competes in triathlons. She's proof that preventive medicine paired with smart lifestyle choices help seniors stay active longer.

The left-handed MLB pitcher was 31 years old when he tore the ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow in 1974, an injury that had been a death knell for pitchers' careers up to that point.