18 Jun 2024

USA correspondent Ron Elving

From Nine To Noon, 9:45 am on 18 June 2024
The U.S. House of Representatives has not yet passed appropriations bills to fund the government for the 2024 fiscal year, beginning October 1.  Enough Republican Representatives oppose the resolution that would fund the government temporarily to cause a shutdown. (Photo by Allison Bailey/NurPhoto) (Photo by Allison Bailey / NurPhoto / NurPhoto via AFP)

Photo: ALLISON BAILEY / AFP

Talk in Washington today is being dominated by speculation about who Donald Trump will pick as his running mate. The latest economic outlook is showing glimmers of hope - but why is the public feeling less positive? And the latest Supreme Court rulings are sowing confusion as ethics questions persist.

Ron Elving is a Senior Editor and Correspondent, Washington Desk for NPR news.