Congressional To-Do List, Trump V. BBC, Ukraine Update

This NPR News podcast, "Up First," delivers a concise news briefing for the weekend. The hosts, Ayesha Rascoe and Scott Simon, cover key stories including Russian attacks on Ukraine and related corruption probes involving President Zelensky's associates, Trump's threatened lawsuit against the BBC over a misleading edit, and the potential release of government files related to Jeffrey Epstein. The podcast also touches on the reopening of the federal government after a shutdown and the looming debates over healthcare subsidies. Correspondents provide in-depth analysis and updates from London and Kyiv, offering insights into the political and international developments shaping the news.