DHS Shutdown, Ukraine Peace Talks, Olympics Stars Stumble
- Funding expired for the Department of Homeland Security, triggering a partial government shutdown amid congressional gridlock.
- U.S., Russian, and Ukrainian officials meet in Geneva for new peace talks on the war in Ukraine, now nearing its fourth year.
- Secretary of State Marco R
Sign up to read the full summary
Free AI-powered recaps of every episode, delivered to your inbox.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.
Mentions
Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.
People
Topics
Listen to This Episode
More from Up First from NPR
Iran Ceasefire Over, Platner Replacements Emerge, Olympic Committee Lifts Russia Ban
The Munich Security Conference; FDA Rejects Flu Vaccine; The Fall of The Quad God
Trump's Hormuz Deadline, Congress DHS Funding, ICE In Airports
82nd Airborne Deployment, Israel Threatens Lebanon Invasion, DHS Funding Negotiations
DHS Funding Negotiations, UK Epstein Fallout, Latest On Guthrie Investigation
Cheating in the most-polite sport, curling and what is "sledhead?"
Related episodes
From other shows on similar topics.
There’s still no deal to fund DHS. Now it faces a shutdown.
Apple News Today
NPR News: 06-20-2026 2AM EDT
NPR News Now
Boos, Rivalries and Records: Inside the 2026 Olympics
The Daily
US strikes Iran after accusing Tehran of targeting shipping
Global News Podcast
Ghislaine Maxwell Refuses to Answer Questions, and Texas Republicans Increase Anti-Muslim Rhetoric
The Headlines
February 17th, 2026: Wagner Group's Secret Comeback Inside NATO & Iran Talks Resume
The President's Daily Brief
Get summaries like this every morning.
Free AI-powered recaps of Up First from NPR and your other favorite podcasts, delivered to your inbox.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.