Gov. Gavin Newsom held a rally in Houston, Texas, energizing Democrats after a successful off-year election. CNN's Jake Tapper was on the ground and explains why this event is a sign that the 2028 presidential campaign has unofficially begun. | CNN

The government shutdown is leading to the cancellation of hundreds of flights across the United States. CNN's Leigh Waldman spoke with frustrated flyers at the Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. | CNN

CNN’s visual investigations team identifies 136 rocket-related facilities in China and sees signs of a historic rate of expansion in its missile arsenal, a key component of its strategy against the US Navy in the Asia-Pacific region and possible plans to invade Taiwan. https://cnn.it/3JQ3Xar | CNN