Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (June 28)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Politics & Government
Musicians react to Supreme Court decision on right to abortion
After Friday's Supreme Court decision, artists from around the world spent the following days sharing their reactions and plans for the immediate future.
HHS Secretary Becerra on federal abortion rights
NPR's Juana Summers talks with President Biden's health and human services secretary, Xavier Becerra, about steps the administration is prepared to take to protect women's reproductive health care.
VP Harris calls for abortion-rights supporters to channel frustration into action
In an interview with NPR White House correspondent Asma Khalid, the vice president also called on Congress to codify abortion rights.
Witness recalls being told Trump grabbed the wheel when he couldn't go to the Capitol
Cassidy Hutchinson testified she asked those involved if the story was true and they did not dispute the account of Trump growing "irate" when told that he had to return to the White House.
Former aide said Trump tried to go to the Capitol on Jan. 6 in latest hearing
A former White House aide said Trump planned to visit the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. When staff stopped those plans Trump attempted to grab the steering wheel of the presidential limousine.
With 51 people dead in Texas, here's what you should know about migrant smuggling
The trapped people were found after a worker heard someone crying for help. Two experts — one a former Homeland Security Investigations agent — tell NPR how it happened.
As deadline approaches, majority of Weaver Relief Fund remains unclaimed
The deadline to apply for reimbursement for expenses related to the Winston Weaver Company fire is this Thursday, even though a majority of allotted funding is still available.
Former White House aide says Trump knew crowd was armed and told them to march
Cassidy Hutchinson, the Mark Meadows aide who appeared in videotaped testimony before the Jan. 6 committee last week, was the panel's surprise witness today.
Who is Cassidy Hutchinson, the surprise witness at Tuesday's Jan. 6 panel hearing?
NPR has confirmed that Cassidy Hutchinson is expected to be the witness for today's Jan. 6 hearing.