Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (May 31)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Politics & Government
Progressives take a leaf out of the conservative playbook to target school boards
There has been a groundswell of conservative enthusiasm around school politics in the last few years. Progressives are hoping to have their own source of organization to counter that enthusiasm.
Special Counsel Durham fails first courtroom test in his three-year probe
Michael Sussmann was acquitted of one charge of lying to the FBI in the first verdict rendered during the probe by a special counsel appointed in the Trump administration.
Fear The Vibe Shift: Are We Entering A Recession?
Despite low unemployment, solid spending, and continued job growth, signs are flashing that the U.S. economy is headed for another downturn.
Australia's new prime minister appoints a record 10 women to his Cabinet
Australia's new government will look more like its country, as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has named 10 women to his incoming Cabinet.
The race for mayor is heating up in Los Angeles
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Fernando Guerra, director of Loyola Marymount's Center for the Study of Los Angeles, about the heated mayoral race in LA and frontrunners Rep. Karen Bass and Rick Caruso.
What this moment before midterms means for the Biden administration's climate goals
Democrats fear time is running out to pass climate legislation before the midterm elections. Meanwhile, Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia is holding talks... with Republicans.
Independent probe of Uvalde shooting is the right call, Texas state Rep. White says
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to state Rep. James White, an East Texas Republican who supports gun rights, about firearm legislation following the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde.
Biden mourns with community in Uvalde visit
President Biden is traveling to Uvalde, Texas, to mourn with the community. It's his second visit to a community that's been devastated by a mass shooting in less than two weeks.
U.S. House loses more 'swing' in 2022
Only a small fraction of U.S. House seats are now considered "swing" seats that could be won by either party.