El Salvador's president is trampling human rights with major crackdown, critics say El Salvador's president has responded to gang violence with a sweeping campaign of arrests that raise questions about whether he's trying to silence opponents. Carrie Kahn
Blinken says U.S. and Europe are following through on Ukraine commitments Diplomats are expressing outrage over reports of Russian atrocities in Ukraine. In Brussels and Washington, officials announced more sanctions to step up the pressure on President Vladimir Putin. Michele Kelemen
New U.S. sanctions target Russia's largest banks and Putin's children The U.S. joined the European Union and Group of Seven nations in enacting new sanctions on Russia in response to the civilian toll reported in Bucha and elsewhere in Ukraine in recent days. NPR Washington Desk
The student loan pause has been extended until the end of the summer The Biden administration extended the freeze on student loan payments yet again, this time until September, and announced a reset for borrowers in default. Cory Turner
Struggling Democrats hope growing union support will provide boost in midterms With support for unions at its highest point since 1965, Democrats hope they can capitalize on that sentiment as they struggle to connect with voters on other issues. Stephan Bisaha
Fox responsible for biting people at the U.S. Capitol has been captured, police say The U.S. Capitol Police says animal control has captured the fox responsible for biting at least one lawmaker and a journalist. Fernando Alfonso III
Former President Obama visits the White House for the first time in 5 years Former President Obama joins President Biden at the White House Tuesday as Biden unveils new actions meant to expand the Affordable Care Act. Elena Moore
Zelenskyy urges U.N. Security Council to boot Russia or dissolve for the world's sake The Ukrainian president described the horrific scenes he saw in Bucha, calling it just one example of the destruction Russia has wrought. He urged the Security Council to hold Russia accountable. Rachel Treisman
Longtime Michigan GOP Rep. Fred Upton announces his retirement Upton is the fourth House Republican who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump to announce his retirement. Barbara Sprunt
How Russia rescued the ruble The Russian ruble lost nearly half its value when Russia invaded Ukraine. Since then it has been the top performing currency in the world. Paddy Hirsch
