Congressional leaders reach a deal to avoid a government shutdown Congress will need to pass a short-term continuing resolution to extend funding deadlines in order for the longer term deal to take effect. Read more on NPR

Here’s a big reason why people may be gloomy about the economy: the cost of money Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers argues that high interest rates are contributing to people’s gloomy economic mood. Sentiment may improve, though, if the Federal Reserve begins to cut rates. Read more on NPR

Supreme Court to hear arguments in Trump immunity case in April The order from the court Wednesday keeps Trump’s prosecution in the Jan. 6 case on hold. Read more on NPR

Supreme Court seems torn over bump stock ban In 2018, the federal government banned bump stocks for that reason, but gun enthusiasts have challenged the regulation in court, contending that only Congress has the power to enact such a ban. Read more on NPR