As President Trump tries — with difficulty — to get a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia, public opinion about the conflict has been shifting.

President Trump hit the links this weekend while throngs of people hit the streets in cities around the country protesting him and his policies. UNIDENTIFIED PROTESTERS: (Chanting) Hey, hey. Ho, ho.

As Trump tries -- with difficulty -- to get a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia, public opinion about the conflict has been shifting.

A thin GOP House majority keeps Rep. Elise Stefanik from joining the Trump administration, Elon Musk's involvement in Wisconsin's special election, and fallout from the Signal app scandal.

Joining me now is NPR senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson. Hi, Mara. MARA LIASSON, BYLINE: Hi there. RASCOE: So let's start with the government shutdown that did not happen ...

Joining me now is NPR senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson. Hi, Mara. MARA LIASSON, BYLINE: Hi there. RASCOE: So let's start with the government shutdown that did not happen because ...