Congress facing another government shutdown. Will this one be worse?

New tranche of Epstein files reveal more questions than answers

Washington Examiner Justice Department Reporter Kaelan Deese joins Deep Dive Host Natasha Sweatte to discuss the latest developments in the Epstein case with the Department of Justice releasing over 3.5 million pieces of documents. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Congress facing another government shutdown. Will this one be worse?

The federal government is expected to enter a partial shutdown starting Saturday, but it could be short-lived as Senate Democrats and the White House negotiate new restrictions for President Donald Trump’s sweeping deportation agenda. A procedural vote to advance a funding package and avert a shutdown failed to clear a 60-vote filibuster in the Senate on Thursday, with opposition from a handful of GOP defectors and all Democrats. Meanwhile, talks continued on a spending deal in exchange for Democratic demands to limit the tactics of federal immigration officials after recent deadly shootings. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Tensions stay high in Minnesota as ICE is pressured to move to next location

Washington Examiner Homeland Security Reporter Anna Giaritelli joins Deep Dive Host Natasha Sweatte to discuss tensions rising in Minnesota with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The problem with sanctuary cities and its elevation in obstructing justice, compared to red states local law enforcement working with ICE. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Will Mamdani continue friendly cooperation with Trump as Mayor of New York?

Washington Examiner White House Reporter Christian Datoc joins Deep Dive Host Natasha Sweatte on New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's visit with President Donald Trump and their surprising positive interactions. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Inside Trump's effort to curb Chinese rare earth mineral control

Washington Examiner energy and environment reporter Maydeen Merino joins Deep Dive host Natasha Sweatte to discuss China's global control on rare earth and critical minerals, and how the Trump administration plans on investing more in America to become more independent with rare earth mineral development. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.