1. Steve Bannon was subpoenaed to testify in front of a grand jury as part of Mueller's Russia probe. It's the first time Mueller has used a grand jury subpoena to get information from someone in Trump's inner circle. Mueller, however, may end up letting Bannon forgo the grand jury appearance if he allows investigators to question him at the special counsel's offices in Washington. (The New York Times)

  2. Senate Democrats now have 50 votes in favor of restoring net neutrality. Only one more Republican vote is needed in order to override the Federal Communication Commission's decision to deregulate the broadband industry. (The Washington Post)

  3. The government could shut down on Friday if lawmakers can't agree on a spending bill. GOP leaders are looking to a short-term funding measure to keep certain government agencies open while talks continue, but Democrats are unlikely to support any deal that doesn't include protections for young undocumented immigrants. (The Washington Post)

  4. Hope Hicks is expected to meet with the House Intelligence Committee as early as Friday. The White House Communications Director will be one of the closest Trump confidantes to be privately interviewed as part of the Russia probe. The committee plans to ask her about any contacts that may have occurred between Trump associates and the Russians. (CNN)

  5. Kim Jong-Un called Trump's nuclear button tweet the "spasm of a lunatic." (The Independent)