Biden will attend summits in Europe as he struggles to get agreements at home President Biden leaves Washington to attend the G-20 in Rome and the U.N. climate summit in Glasgow. But will he have progress to show at home on his priorities, as Democrats try to hash out a deal? A Martinez
How the proposed tax on billionaires would actually work NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Adrian Ma of the Planet Money podcast about the "billionaire tax" being proposed by Democrats to help fund the Build Back Better legislation. Adrian Ma
Brazil Senate recommends Bolsonaro be charged with crimes against humanity Brazil's Senate accused President Jair Bolsonaro of crimes against humanity for his handling of the pandemic. It has asked state prosecutors to indict him, though that is unlikely to happen. Philip Reeves
Texas' new law restricts transgender athletes' participation on school sports teams Texas is the latest state to prohibit transgender youth from playing on sports teams that align with their gender identity. Rachel Treisman
Author Kati Marton explores Angela Merkel's impact on the world in 'The Chancellor' NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with author Kati Marton about her new biography of Angela Merkel, The Chancellor, and what her departure will mean for Germany and the world. Elena Burnett
What awaits Biden at 2 major summits as he's struggled for climate change credibility President Biden's climate push has been tied up by members of his own party even as he exhorts other leaders to aim high. Heading into two major summits, will his "America's back" message ring hollow? Scott Detrow
House panel pushing ahead on Jan. 6 investigation, despite resistance NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., the chair of the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Courtney Dorning
Zalmay Khalilzad explains what went wrong with the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Zalmay Khalilzad, who stepped down last week as the U.S. envoy to Afghanistan. He played the lead role in negotiating a deal with the Taliban to withdraw U.S. troops.
Lawmakers may honor Prince with a Congressional Gold Medal Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Rep. Ilhan Omar introduced the bill calling for Prince to posthumously receive the award. The Congressional Gold Medal has been awarded to only 163 people since 1776. Jaclyn Diaz
Financial catastrophe looms as Congress works to address the country's debt ceiling The clock is ticking for Congress to address America's debt ceiling that lets the government borrow money to pay its bills. A financial catastrophe may follow if it isn't resolved by early December. Claudia Grisales
