Lawmakers have yet to reach a deal with 5 days until shutdown

Lawmakers have yet to reach a deal with 5 days until shutdown

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer blamed chaos within the House Republican conference for the delay, writing, “While we had hoped to have legislation ready this weekend that would give ample time for members to review the text, it is clear now that House Republicans need more time to sort themselves out.”
Aide: Navalny possibly ‘days’ away from swap when he died

Aide: Navalny possibly ‘days’ away from swap when he died

A Western official told CNN Monday there were early discussions about a prisoner swap involving Navalny and US citizens, but no formal offer had been made prior to his death. The official did not say whether the discussions involved Krasikov, nor did they say which US citizens were involved.
Northwest shivers while Midwest gets sunny taste of summer

Northwest shivers while Midwest gets sunny taste of summer

Places like Chicago will see a dramatic drop in temperatures by Wednesday, with highs just below freezing and winds gusting as hard as 30 mph (48 kph). In Minnesota, colder weather Tuesday and Wednesday could bring an inch or two of slushy snow that could freeze and make for a dangerous Wednesday morning commute, the weather service said.
California Gov. Newsom faces seventh recall effort

California Gov. Newsom faces seventh recall effort

Critics say Newsom "has abandoned the state to advance his presidential ambitions, leaving behind a $68 Billion budget deficit and a public safety, immigration and education crisis," but recall faces steep odds even to make the ballot.