The U.S. could run out of cash to pay its bills between July and September If Congress fails to raise the nation's $31.4 trillion debt ceiling, the U.S. government could run out of cash between July and September, or even sooner, the Congressional Budget Office said. Avie Schneider
Senate panels are briefed on surveillance balloon and other floating objects NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Republican Sen. Mike Rounds of South Dakota, member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, about the classified briefing on the floating objects that have been shot down.
Haley hopes her leadership history bring national attention to her presidential run Republican Nikki Haley is running for president. She previously served as governor of South Carolina, where she had to reckon with the Confederate flag and issues of race. Danielle Kurtzleben
When politicians have no shame, the old rules don't apply Rep. George Santos, a Republican freshman who fabricated much of his life story but has defiantly resisted public pressure to leave, has shown just how much things have changed. Tamara Keith
Turkey's president takes heat for earthquake response and poor quality of buildings The powerful Turkish president is facing increasing criticism over poor building standards after the earthquake that caused thousands of structures to collapse. Peter Kenyon
Senators downplay threats from unidentified objects, but call for more information Many Democrats defended the Biden administration's cautious approach. But lawmakers of both parties urged the president to address the nation. Deirdre Walsh
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley announces run for president In a video posted on Twitter early Tuesday morning, the former Trump administration official said, "It's time for a new generation of leadership." NPR Staff
Many questions remain as to whether the objects pose a risk to national security NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Josh Earnest, a press secretary for President Obama, about the Biden administration's communications strategy after recent unidentified flying objects were shot down.
Critics say Americans need answers from Biden on the unidentified flying objects The White House is under pressure to do a better job explaining why the military is suddenly shooting objects out of the sky, as well as what those objects are. Asma Khalid
GOP is calling to impeach DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Republicans are using their House majority to build an impeachment case against DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. But no cabinet member has ever been removed that way, and Mayorkas isn't backing down. Joel Rose