Several official congressional trips that were scheduled for next week have been canceled due to the possibility of a government shutdown, Axios has learned.
Why it matters: It's one of the starkest indicators yet that lawmakers on Capitol Hill are hunkering down for a shutdown as Republican and Democratic leadership appear far from a deal.
House Democrats are planning to flood the zone with media events in Washington, D.C. next week ahead of a potential government shutdown, Axios has learned.
Why it matters: The party is trying to seize control of the public narrative around the federal funding fight as President Trump accuses Democratic leadership of making "ridiculous" demands.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky offered a warning to Vladimir Putin, new details about his meeting with President Trump, and a pledge about his own political future in an interview with "The Axios Show."
Inside the room: The interview took place on Wednesday night in New York, immediately before Zelensky departed the UN General Assembly for Kyiv.
