A Texas school district is reviewing 400 library books after a GOP lawmaker's inquiry State Rep. Matt Krause launched an inquiry into school library books on topics like race and gender earlier this fall. A San Antonio district says it's reviewing some 400 titles that were on his list. Rachel Treisman
Kshama Sawant now ahead in the effort to recall her as more votes counted This is a mini blog for the night of the special election on whether to recall Kshama Sawant, the controversial Seattle City Council member. KUOW Staff
The House OKs a bipartisan defense policy bill that includes servicemember pay boost The National Defense Authorization Act would also overhaul the military justice system. Caitlyn Kim
After Senate leaders broker a deal, the House takes a first step to avoid default Congress is setting up a complicated process that could avoid a potential federal default. Kelsey Snell
Biden's pick to become a key banking regulator withdraws after ugly nomination fight Saule Omarova has withdrawn her nomination to head the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency after an ugly, and at times, incredibly personal, fight to be confirmed. David Gura
Far right is using Twitter's new policy against extremism researchers and activists Twitter recently launched a new policy in the U.S. to limit the sharing of photos and videos of people without their consent. Activists on the left say it limits public interest reporting. Shannon Bond
Houston's Third Ward braces for state redistricting plans NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Reverend Don Odom Jr., the social justice ministry leader at Houston's Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, about how Texas' redistricting plan will impact his community. Ayen Bior
Biden warns Russian President Putin against military escalation on Ukraine border President Biden is talking to Russian President Vladimir Putin about Russia's military build-up on the Ukraine border — and the consequences for Moscow if it invades Ukraine. Charles Maynes
Biden voices deep concern to Putin over Russian military build up near Ukraine Biden told Putin in a call that if Russia invades Ukraine, the U.S. may levy economic sanctions and provide weapons and troops to NATO's eastern flank, said National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan. Brian Naylor
Mark Meadows to stop cooperating with the Jan. 6 panel The decision comes a week after Meadows' attorney said the former White House chief of staff would voluntarily speak with the committee. Caitlyn Kim