Rep. Jim McGovern, the top Democrat on the powerful House Rules Committee, ripped into House Republicans for leaving town during the government shutdown. | CNN

In the latest podcast episode of "All There Is," CNN's Anderson Cooper spoke with country music star Kenny Chesney about their connection to the family of Grace McDonnell, a 7-year-old killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Watch the full episode and join the conversation at cnn.com/allthereis | CNN

Venezuela says it is launching a "massive mobilization" of military personnel, weapons and equipment in response to the build-up of US warships and troops in the Caribbean Sea. CNN's Stefano Pozzebon reports from Caracas. Read more: https://cnn.it/3Jszv6k | CNN