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1. Adelita Grijalva can force a vote on the Epstein files, but she's still not sworn in

   The Arizona Democrat would be the decisive signature on a petition to force a vote on releasing the records. But Speaker Mike Johnson says he will not swear her in until after the shutdown is over.

2. NPR 'founding mother' Susan Stamberg has died

   Susan Stamberg, an original National Public Radio staffer who went on to become the first U.S. woman to anchor a nightly national news program, has died.

3. President Trump envisions D.C. arch to mark 250th anniversary of U.S.

   On Wednesday, the president showcased models for a grand new monument to be added to the gateway of the National Mall: a large, neoclassical arch topped with eagles and a gilded, winged figure.

4. Trump says he plans to meet Putin again as Ukraine war drags

   President Trump says he will meet with the Russia president in Budapest, after high level meetings next week that would include Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

5. At least 27 states turned over sensitive data about food stamp recipients to USDA

   Democratic-led states secured a legal victory to keep the personal data of food recipients out of the federal government's reach. But NPR's reporting shows that millions of records on Americans have already been shared.

6. A study found lead in popular protein powders. Here's why you shouldn't panic

   Consumer Reports expressed concern about high levels of lead in some two dozen protein powders, but only with repeated high exposure. Here's what to know before you make your next grocery run.

7. Some of the things Gaza needs: A government, security and tools to rebuild

   A shaky ceasefire is holding. Now the Palestinian territory is in urgent need of a functioning government, order on the streets, and resources to start rebuilding the shattered territory.

8. Trump escalates pressure on Venezuelan drug trade. And, judge pauses shutdown layoffs

   Trump escalates pressure on Venezuela by authorizing covert CIA operations. And, a federal judge halts the Trump administration's shutdown layoffs.

9. Targets of Trump's Justice Department must pay up, even if they win

   For defendants facing criminal charges from the Justice Department, the costs of fighting are enormous and can reverberate for years, according to veteran attorneys.

10. 80-year-old grandmother becomes oldest woman to finish the Ironman World Championship

    Just 20 years ago, Natalie Grabow was learning to swim. Now she's hailed as an inspiration after winning her age group at the famously grueling triathlon competition in Hawaii.