Sen. Graham grilled Judge Jackson on day 2 of Supreme Court confirmation hearings Judge Katanji Brown Jackson faced a marathon day of questioning before the Senate Judiciary Committee, which is considering her nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. Nina Totenberg
50 years ago sex equality seemed destined for the Constitution. What happened? The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly voted to approve the Equal Rights Amendment in 1972, paving the way for it to become the 28th amendment to the U.S. Constitution. It was roaring along...until it wasn't. Elizabeth Blair
How 'shock therapy' created Russian oligarchs and paved the path for Putin In the 1990s, reformers adopted a radical economic program in Russia. It devastated ordinary Russians and created a new class of oligarchs. And it explains the rise of Putin and the leader he is today Greg Rosalsky
Putin's puffy coat and Zelenskyy's T-shirts show the power of fashion in war President Vladimir Putin's coat and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy's T-shirts can be considered political statements. Fernando Alfonso III
Here are the CEOs who were briefed by the White House on the war in Ukraine The group discussed ways to "mitigate price increases on American consumers" caused by the war and the need to address disruptions to energy and agricultural markets, the White House said. NPR Washington Desk
Ethics advocates say Senate staffers could be breaking rules on stock ownership There is no ban on lawmakers trading stocks, but there is one for Senate committee aides overseeing industries before their panels. One review found five aides appear to be violating ethics rules. Deirdre Walsh
Florida Governor DeSantis wants to eliminate 2 proposed Black voting districts Florida Governor Ron DeSantis wants lawmakers to redraw two Congressional voting districts with majority Black populations. Observers say he is apparently courting a national audience. Greg Allen
The U.S. tried permanent daylight saving time in the 1970s — then quickly rejected it The Senate this week voted with unanimous consent to adopt permanent daylight saving time hours to eliminate the need to change clocks twice a year. Susan Davis
This former cult member is helping 'deprogram' QAnon believers Diane Benscoter escaped a religious cult when she was 21. Now, she's helping others "deprogram" their loved ones who are being manipulated by QAnon and other forms of misinformation and disinformation. Angela King
Deputy Secretary of State Sherman on Ukraine latest and talks between China and U.S. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman about diplomatic efforts in the war in Ukraine and U.S. aid to the country. Elena Burnett
