Former president Donald Trump is hitting back at criticism he received for telling an Ohio rally there will be a "bloodbath for the country" if he is not reelected.
And more primary elections are taking place this week, with wins expected for both Donald Trump and President Joe Biden.
Another government shutdown looms this weekend, as negotiations break down again over border security funding.
Ron Elving is Senior Editor and Correspondent on the Washington Desk for NPR News.