The News Roundup For March 14, 2025

Congressional Democrats were split over whether to support the bill that would avert a government shutdown . In the end Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer voted for the bill. A federal judge ordered several federal agencies to rehire tens of thousands of probationary employees who were fired. President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff discussed Washington's ceasefire proposal to end the war in Ukraine with Moscow officials. Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was "in favor" and agreed in principle to the plan but has some conditions . The government of Syria's Mohammad Al Sharaa announced a partnership with the Syrian Democratic Forces , a U.S. backed Kurdish rebel group. The move could be key in Syria's rebuilding. Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Connect with us. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a . Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy