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1. DHS shuts down after a funding lapse. And, why athletes get the 'yips' at the Olympics

   Congress is out on recess as a partial shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security is underway. And, why some superstar athletes have been getting the "yips" at the Winter Olympics in Italy.

2. One Olympic sport doesn't allow women. These Games could determine its future

   Nordic combined is the only Olympic sport that doesn't allow women to compete, despite athletes' efforts to change that. They say their odds for 2030 hinge on people watching men's events this week.

3. 'American Struggle' author assesses Trump's expansion of presidential power

   Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Jon Meacham talks about Trump's impact on democracy. Meacham's latest book is a collection of speeches, letters and other original texts from 1619 to the present.

4. How to register to vote in the 2026 primaries

   For the 2026 primary elections, NPR has collected deadlines and information on how to register to vote — online, in person or by mail — in every U.S. state and territory.

5. U.S. Olympic speed skaters adapt NASCAR 'bump drafting,' revolutionizing team event

   U.S. Team Pursuit speed skaters will top speeds of 30 mph by pushing themselves around the track mere inches from each other.

6. Is that carb ultra-processed? Here's a test even a kid can do

   The latest nutrition guidelines urge Americans to avoid highly processed food. But when it comes to carbs, many people don't know which ones are ultra-processed. Here's an easy way to find out.

7. Israel will begin contentious West Bank land registration

   Israel will begin a contentious land regulation process in a large part of the occupied West Bank, which could result in Israel gaining control over wide swaths of the area for future development.

8. An Islamist party becomes Bangladesh's main opposition for the first time

   An Islamist party has become Bangladesh's main opposition for the first time in the country's history, challenging the old dynastic political system despite persistent concerns among critics about the party's policies on women.

9. Morning news brief

   Lawmakers no closer to a deal as partial government shutdown continues, officials to meet for more talks as Ukraine war nears 4th anniversary, what is it about Olympics that gives athletes "the yips"?

10. Michael Jordan, six-time NBA champion, is now a Daytona 500 winner

    Tyler Reddick won "The Great American Race" on Sunday with a last-lap pass at Daytona International Speedway that sent Jordan into a frantic celebration.