Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (April 6)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Politics
Oklahoma's vote to ban most abortions comes at a key moment for reproductive rights
It's the latest conservative legislature to approve a new restriction on abortion, as the country awaits a Supreme Court decision that could upend Roe v. Wade.
Blinken says U.S. and Europe are following through on Ukraine commitments
Diplomats are expressing outrage over reports of Russian atrocities in Ukraine. In Brussels and Washington, officials announced more sanctions to step up the pressure on President Vladimir Putin.
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona discusses the student loan pause extension
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks to Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona about the extension on the student loan pause. Also, roughly 7 million borrowers who are in default right now will get a fresh start.
Almost 25,000 mail-in ballots were rejected in Texas for its March 1 primary election
More than 12% of mail ballots were rejected for the primary. That's a far higher rejection rate than in previous contests.
Oregon braces for abortion ban in neighboring Idaho
In the wake of Idaho's upcoming ban on most abortions, Oregon is preparing for an increase in demand for the procedure. The state is investing millions to help patients and providers most affected.
Red/Blue Workshops try to bridge the political divide. Do they really work?
More and more nonprofits are bringing Americans with opposing political views together for civil discussions on divisive issues. Critics question whether these encounters produce lasting results.
Struggling Democrats hope growing union support will provide boost in midterms
With support for unions at its highest point since 1965, Democrats hope they can capitalize on that sentiment as they struggle to connect with voters on other issues.
Democrats hope growing union support will boost their showing in midterms
Democrats hope to benefit from rising support for unions — even as they face a brutal path to maintaining control of Congress in this fall's midterm elections.
New U.S. sanctions target Russia's largest banks and Putin's children
The U.S. joined the European Union and Group of Seven nations in enacting new sanctions on Russia in response to the civilian toll reported in Bucha and elsewhere in Ukraine in recent days.