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
Biden announces plans to revoke Russia's trade relations status President Biden took new steps to curb U.S. trade with Russia to punish Moscow for invading Ukraine — including banning imports of vodka and caviar. Scott Detrow
Biden moves to revoke Russia's trade relations status amid war in Ukraine The economic restriction, one of several announced in recent weeks, is meant to punish Russian President Vladimir Putin and further hobble Russia's finances as it invades Ukraine. Alana Wise
Colorado's governor treated COVID differently than many Democrats. It may pay off Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colo., canceled Colorado's state of emergency last July. As omicron surged, he refused to reinstate state-wide mask mandates. His approach seems to have made him popular. Tamara Keith
State Department spokesperson on the U.S.' efforts to counter Russia's messaging NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Ned Price, spokesperson for the State Department, who says Russia is accusing U.S. and Ukraine of preparing biological weapons. Justine Kenin
