The U.S. is reopening visa and consular services at embassy in Cuba The U.S. Embassy confirmed this week it will begin processing immigrant visas, with a priority placed on permits to reunite Cubans with family in the U.S., and others like the diversity visa lottery. The Associated Press
The vote for House speaker will extend to a 2nd day — as will McCarthy's fight to win California GOP Rep. Kevin McCarthy is in a fight to secure the needed votes to become speaker of the House. Deirdre Walsh
Encore: President Biden has made choosing diverse federal judges a priority President Biden has appointed dozens of judges with lifetime tenure for the federal bench, setting records on professional and racial diversity. Advocates press for more action in 2023. Carrie Johnson
Criticism has followed Israel's new security minister's visit to Jerusalem site It didn't take long for Israel's most controversial new cabinet minister to touch off international reaction with a visit to Jerusalem's most sensitive religious site. Daniel Estrin
Republicans take control of the House in this new session of Congress A new Congress begins Jan.3 and with it a new chapter in divided government. A look at what to expect in the year ahead. Susan Davis
McCarthy scrambles for votes to be elected speaker of the House Republicans take control of the House on Tuesday. The first vote is to elect a new House speaker but Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., still doesn't have the majority of needed to win the gavel. Deirdre Walsh
A bill to fight expensive prison phone call costs heads to Biden's desk Congress recently passed legislation that will give federal regulators greater authority to limit the costs of prison phone calls. Juliana Kim
Despite infighting, it's been a surprisingly productive 2 years for Democrats Despite more than a handful of setbacks, President Biden has delivered on several major promises since 2021, some with bipartisan support. Those compromises could be harder with the new Congress. Dustin Jones
What Trump's tax returns reveal about his personal and business finances After a lengthy battle, six years' worth of former President Trump's federal taxes were made public this week. But what do they tell us about his finances? Domenico Montanaro
Arizona's AG says dropping Title 42 would cause border 'chaos' Mark Brnovich led the fight to keep Title 42 in place. He explains to NPR why he and other state AGs want to keep it in effect until the surge of migrants at the southern border is under control. John Helton
