Why so many states are seeing bills aimed at trans families right now In addition to Texas, a number of state legislatures are considering bills that would affect trans youth healthcare. Proponents of LGBTQ rights say the issue is being used to score political points. Wade Goodwyn
Those arguments over school book bans may influence midterm elections NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Elizabeth Bruenig from The Atlantic about the political benefits of arguing over book bans in schools. Ari Shapiro
Obama has tested positive for COVID The former president said he tested positive for COVID-19. He has a scratchy throat "but am feeling fine otherwise." He said he is vaccinated and boosted. Rina Torchinsky
Week in politics: Biden bans luxury exports to Russia; new bill for pandemic aid In Congress, there continues to be bipartisan opposition to Russia's actions in Ukraine, but there's trouble for the Biden administration's request for new spending to deal with the pandemic. Tamara Keith
The U.S. renews talks with oil-rich Venezuela after banning Russian oil imports Debbie Elliott speaks with Diego Area, deputy director of strategic development at the Atlantic Council, about relations between the U.S. and Venezuela and the implications of renewed diplomacy. Debbie Elliott
Surging gasoline prices bring back memories of past energy wars American gas stations displaying high prices this summer and fall will matter more than all the campaign billboards put together in affecting the November midterm elections. Ron Elving
Marie Yovanovitch reflects on disinformation and her removal as ambassador to Ukraine The career diplomat's memoir is a front row seat to the disinformation campaign that ultimately saw her removed from post, and offers insight into the post-Soviet Union politics of Russia and Ukraine. Caitlyn Kim
Democrats huddle to plot midterm strategy as inflation rises President Biden traveled to Philadelphia to pump up lawmakers who are on the ballot this fall and are already getting an earful from constituents about higher costs for gas and groceries. Deirdre Walsh
Trump is campaigning against Republicans he dislikes for fall's midterm elections As primary campaigns for the 2022 elections heat up, former President Trump is campaigning against people in the GOP who have crossed him, such as those who voted to impeach him. Danielle Kurtzleben
With Biden's help, House Democrats are working to win over voters ahead of midterms President Biden traveled to Philadelphia to pump up lawmakers who are on the ballot this fall and are already getting an earful from constituents about higher costs for gas and groceries. Deirdre Walsh
