What you need to know about the debt ceiling as the deadline looms What is the debt ceiling? What could happen if it's not raised? Here are answers to questions you may be asking about the debt limit and the fight over it. Kelsey Snell
The chaos after Title 42 undercuts Biden's pledge for immigration reform President Biden campaigned on a message of competency — and on humane treatment for migrants. We look at how the chaos after Title 42 undercuts that pledge, and what it means for Biden in 2024. Franco Ordoñez
George Santos confessed to stealing checks in Brazil in a deal to drop charges The New York Republican congressman reached a deal with Brazilian prosecutors in which he agreed to confess and pay restitution and fines to avoid prosecution. Carrie Kahn
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy wants to save Social Security. Will Washington let him? The Louisiana Republican has been quietly working to build consensus around a bipartisan plan to address coming solvency issues with Social Security. So far, party leaders aren't listening. Susan Davis
As debt ceiling talks progress, Biden and lawmakers are postponing their meeting White House and congressional staff will continue to meet, but President Biden and congressional leaders will hold off on their plan to gather on Friday. Franco Ordoñez
Alabama Republican blasts an effort to rid the military of white nationalists Sen. Tommy Tuberville is under pressure for holding up military nominees over abortion policy he disagrees with. When asked about whether that is hurting military readiness, he faulted Biden. Padmananda Rama
CNN was 'right to try' a townhall with Trump even if it failed, argues moderator NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Jon Ralston, CEO of The Nevada Independent, about why he strongly supported the CNN's town hall with Trump — and then changed his mind minutes into the broadcast. Mary Louise Kelly
Texas congressman on the end of Title 42 and the need for better border policies As the pandemic-era border policy Title 42 is set to end Thursday, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, about the expected impact on border communities. Christopher Intagliata
Trump continues lies about election and lashes out after N.Y. verdict in town hall Trump was found liable for sexual abuse and defamation. But Trump, to be expected, dismissed all that in a CNN town hall and continued his conspiracy about the 2020 election he lost. Domenico Montanaro