Nicola Sturgeon: How can small countries have a global impact? Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon shares ideas on leading Scotland, from her approach to climate change and wellness, to the challenges she's faced as a female leader. Katie Simon
What an election in Slovenia could mean for Europe Slovenia voted last weekend to oust Janez Jansa as their Prime Minister. NPR's Rob Schmitz talks with Judy Dempsey of Carnegie Europe on how that election reflects on European politics. Megan Lim
Disney says Florida would have to pay nearly $1 billion to dissolve special district The Walt Disney World complex's governing board says that when Florida created its special district, the state pledged not to alter that status unless all its debts are paid off. Bill Chappell
Biden asks Congress for $33 billion in aid for Ukraine as war drags on The amount is more than double the $14 billion in support authorized so far to respond to the Russian invasion, a senior administration officials told reporters Thursday. NPR Washington Desk
Why is Seattle dropping 2,000 misdemeanor cases? Last week Seattle city attorney Ann Davison’s office announced that they would decline to prosecute almost 2,000 misdemeanor charges. The office says this is just a portion of the almost 5,000 case backlog left by Davison’s predecessor, Pete Holmes. Libby Denkmann
Grand jury investigating Trump is expected to expire by Friday, sources say A spokeswoman for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg declined to comment, pointing to Bragg's statement from this month that "There is no magic at all to any previously reported dates." Andrea Bernstein
The future of Title 42 The future of the pandemic order Title 42 that gave the government power to quickly expel migrants remains in limbo in the courts. DHS Secretary Mayorkas is testifying on Capitol Hill this week. Deepa Shivaram
Immigration advocates warn of midterm risks for Democrats if Title 42 isn't lifted With voter enthusiasm among Democrats already lagging going into the midterms, immigration advocates say they will dampen it more by not calling for the 2020 public health order to be lifted. Deepa Shivaram
A Civil War-era measure could keep Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene off the ballot Liberal activists are hoping to use part of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution to keep Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene off the ballot in Georgia. We look at the history of the provision. Ron Elving
Vice President Harris has tested positive for Covid-19 Vice President Harris has tested positive for Covid-19 and has exhibited no symptoms, the White House announced on Tuesday. She's not considered a close contact to President Biden or the first lady. Scott Detrow
