House Democratic leaders say they would help save Speaker Johnson’s job Democrats have been telegraphing for weeks their willingness to help Mike Johnson — a Republican — keep his job as speaker if members of his own party trigger a vote to oust him. Read more on NPR

Trump ordered to pay $9,000 for violating gag order in criminal hush money trial Judge Juan Merchan previously issued a gag order that specifically bars Trump from making or directing others to make public statements about potential jurors, court staff or family members of staff. Read more on NPR

A top U.N. court won’t order Germany to halt weapons exports to Israel Nicaragua brought the case arguing that by providing arms to Israel, Germany is failing to prevent possible genocide against Palestinians in Israel’s war with Hamas in Gaza. Read more on NPR

Mammograms should start at age 40, new guidelines recommend A rise in breast cancer among younger women prompted the U.S. Preventive Task Force to issue new screening guidelines. They recommend mammograms every other year, starting at age 40. Read more on NPR

Donkeys take center stage at an annual festival in Colombia Every year, the town of San Antero celebrates the hardworking pack animals that haul crops and supplies for farmers who can’t afford trucks or motorcycles. There’s even a donkey beauty pageant. Read more on NPR