Russia tests Biden administration as fears of Ukraine invasion NPR's David Folkenflik speaks with Heather Conley of the Center for Strategic and International Studies about U.S.-Russia relations amid Russian troop build up on the Ukrainian border.
Bob Dole, longtime GOP senator and 1996 presidential nominee, dies After recovering from wounds suffered in World War II, Dole went on to represent Kansas in Congress for more than 30 years. Mara Liasson
Communities of color face disproportionate exposure to pollution Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Michael S. Regan, the Environmental Protection Agency Administrator, about the Biden administration's approach to environmental justice. Ayesha Rascoe
Pro-Trump counties now have far higher COVID death rates. Misinformation is to blame An analysis by NPR shows that since the vaccine rollout, counties that voted heavily for Donald Trump have had more than twice the COVID mortality rates of those that voted for Joe Biden. Daniel Wood
HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on the administration's response to the Omicron variant NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra on the Biden administration's ongoing response to the Omicron variant. Justine Kenin
Congress avoids a government shutdown — but a long to-do list looms Lawmakers are juggling must-pass items, like addressing the nation's borrowing authority and an annual defense authorization package, along with major political priorities for Democrats. Kelsey Snell
Bob Inglis: How I changed my mind about climate change Former GOP congressman Bob Inglis used to believe climate change wasn't real. But after a candid conversation with his children and a hard look at the evidence, he began to change his mind. Manoush Zomorodi
Harris and Buttigieg go to North Carolina to promote Biden's infrastructure plan The one-time presidential rivals went to Charlotte to promote the infrastructure act. They also fended off increased chatter about how the president's low approval ratings could affect their futures. Scott Detrow
House approves a short-term funding bill to avoid a government shutdown The measure now heads to the Senate, where prospects for quick passage are in doubt ahead of a Friday deadline. A few Republicans have said they'd object to fast-tracking the bill. Deirdre Walsh
U.S. will resume 'Remain in Mexico' policy for asylum-seekers Migrants seeking to enter the United States will again have to stay in Mexico as they await immigration hearings, as the Biden administration reluctantly announced plans to comply with a court order. The Associated Press