House Members During Shutdown; Trump Visits Asia; US Military Buildup in Caribbean

This episode of Up First from NPR News covers three main stories: the ongoing government shutdown and its impact on constituents, particularly regarding healthcare and food assistance programs; President Trump's trip to Asia, focusing on trade tensions with China and relationships with allies like Japan and South Korea; and the U.S. military deployment to the Caribbean, framed as a counter-narcotics operation but viewed by many as an escalation of tensions with Venezuela. The podcast includes on-the-ground reporting and insights from NPR correspondents.