What to know about Judge Kathryn Mizelle, who struck down the travel mask mandate Mizelle was nominated by former President Donald Trump in 2020 at age 33. The American Bar Association said at the time she wasn't qualified because she hadn't been practicing law for long enough. Rachel Treisman
Justice Department works to curb racial bias in deciding who's released from prison The Justice Department is tweaking its risk assessment tool in a way intended to make it easier for Black and Hispanic people in prison to become eligible for early release. Carrie Johnson
Who is the real Elvira Nabiullina? Russian central bank chief Elvira Nabiullina has cultivated the image of a nerdy, opera-loving technocrat, trapped in place by Putin's decision to go to war in Ukraine. It's not that simple. Paddy Hirsch
Republicans confront (or sidestep) abuse accusations against midterm candidates Candidates such as Herschel Walker, Eric Greitens and Max Miller have been accused of abusing partners and, in some cases, children. But some party leaders aren't convinced voters will reject them. Danielle Kurtzleben
On Tax Day, the Treasury Department urges for more funding to the IRS NPR's Daniel Estrin talks with Deputy U.S. Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo about the deadline to file taxes and what the department says the IRS needs. Amy Isackson
TSA will no longer enforce travel mask mandate after a federal judge strikes it down The mask-wearing requirement had been initially imposed in early 2021, shortly after President Joe Biden took office. Jonathan Franklin
Photos: Russian air strikes hit targets in Lviv, Kharkiv and across Ukraine Russia continues to work to get control of eastern Ukraine as the country's forces refuse to surrender. Marco Storel
Biden increases oil royalty rate and scales back lease sales on federal lands The U.S. government will sharply boost royalty rates for companies as federal officials weigh efforts to fight climate change against pressure to bring down high gasoline prices. The Associated Press
As Ukraine investigates Russian war crimes, the U.S. and EU allies offer assistance The help includes a group of experts that's been looking at possible war crimes since Russia took over Crimea and Donbas in 2014. Ryan Lucas
Trump endorses J.D. Vance, wading into Ohio's contentious Republican Senate primary The endorsement could buoy the Hillbilly Elegy author's chances in a crowded GOP primary field. Eric McDaniel
