HAPPENING NOW: House Democratic caucus leaders hold a news conference amid the government shutdown. https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/live-updates/government-shutdown-live-updates/?id=126242587 | ABC World News Tonight with David Muir

American Jim Morrison has become the first person to ski down the hardest route on the treacherous North Face of Mount Everest. The epic journey was caught on camera and can be seen in the upcoming National Geographic documentary "Everest North." David Muir reports. https://abcnews.link/kAEjbAq | ABC World News Tonight with David Muir

An NFL cheerleader for the Indianapolis Colts surprised a deaf eight-year-old football fan by signing with him on the sidelines. David Muir reports on the viral video that shows the special moments between the cheerleader and the young fan. #AmericaStrong https://abcnews.go.com/ | ABC World News Tonight with David Muir

The Pentagon has revealed plans to build a new Qatari Air Force facility in Idaho. Pilots from Qatar will train to fly F-15 fighter jets, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. David Muir reports. | ABC World News Tonight with David Muir