What's on Biden's agenda for his first Middle East trip as president NPR'S Steve Inskeep speaks with Giorgio Cafiero, CEO of Gulf State Analytics, about the president's goals on his upcoming trip to the Middle East.
Mexico's Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador will meet with Joe Biden today Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador is traveling to Washington, D.C. to meet with President Joe Biden at a low point in US-Mexico relations. Carrie Kahn
The sale of 2 Spanish talk radio stations may counter the spread of disinformation Miami's Cuban-American community and some Republican officials are in turmoil over the proposed sale of two Spanish-language radio stations to a Latina-owned network backed by George Soros. Greg Allen
Japan is examining its security and defense policy as Russia continues war in Ukraine Shinzo Abe, former Japanese prime minister who was killed July 11, championed for more robust defense and security policies. With current world events, those ideas are increasingly important in Japan. Jackie Northam
A new bill could help protect the census after Trump-era interference After years of census meddling by former President Donald Trump's administration, Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., has introduced a bill that could help protect future counts from interference. Hansi Lo Wang
These lawmakers are gunning for Boris Johnson's Prime Minister role Nine British lawmakers are lining up to replace Boris Johnson, just days after his resignation as the leader of Britain's Conservative party. Frank Langfitt
A Supreme Court decision could radically reshape presidential elections A new Supreme Court case could radically change congressional and presidential elections by giving broad, largely unchecked power to state legislators in deciding how those elections are run. Hansi Lo Wang
Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar is one Democrat who opposes abortion rights Democratic leaders are hoping Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas holds onto his seat in November's midterm elections, even though he opposes abortion rights, a position at odds with his party brethren. Claudia Grisales
When a first-term Democratic president struggles, people talk about Jimmy Carter Biden has been faulted for speeches that do not seem to meet the moment or lack the urgency to compel others to follow. His soothing approach to issues that prompt anger has often failed to soothe. Ron Elving
Brittney Griner's wife demands the U.S. do more to have Russia release her Scott Simon speaks with international security expert Danielle Gilbert about Brittney Griner's detention in Russia on drug charges. Scott Simon
