Gov. Abbott's order for truck inspections is all an unnecessary PR stunt, critics say Commercial trucks have been spending hours or days waiting to enter Texas from Mexico. Gov. Abbott ordered inspections of all trucks, saying it's needed to combat drug smuggling and human trafficking. Daniel Estrin
Spike in inflation presents further challenges for the Biden administration NPR's A Martinez speaks to Brian Deese, director of the National Economic Council, about inflation's economic and political challenges, and the Biden administration's plans to curb price hikes.
Biden appeared to accuse Putin of committing a 'genocide' in Ukraine Speaking about easing restrictions on higher-ethanol gasoline amid spiking fuel costs, Biden said prices shouldn't "hinge on whether a dictator declares war and commits genocide a half a world away." NPR Washington Desk
Gov. DeSantis takes over congressional redistricting in Florida Florida's legislature says instead of drawing new maps for congressional districts, it will cede the responsibility to Gov. DeSantis, who wants to eliminate two African-American voting districts. Greg Allen
The DNC is considering changing how the party picks its presidential candidates The Democratic National Committee is considering an overhaul of its presidential nominating process this week. It would give more diverse states an earlier role and promote primaries over caucuses. Juana Summers
On the presidential campaign trail, competing visions of France emerge As President Emmanuel Macron and challenger Marine Le Pen campaign for the April 24 run-off election, analysts say the vote results will have deep consequences in France and on the world stage. Eleanor Beardsley
Macron and Le Pen face off again as France's presidential election continues Incumbent Emmanuel Macron got the most votes in the first-round of France's presidential election, but the runoff battle with his far-right challenger looks set to be a hard fight. Eleanor Beardsley
From Nuremberg to Darfur, history has seen some war criminals brought to trial Responsibility is difficult to prove conclusively in a war zone, and evidence might have to link such acts to national leaders far from the battlefield. But it has happened. Ron Elving
Not just Florida. More than a dozen states propose so-called 'Don't Say Gay' bills The specific details regarding the bills vary between state. But overall, they seek to prohibit schools from using a curriculum or discussing topics of gender identity or sexual orientation. Jonathan Franklin
Even with ties, Ukrainian families struggle to reach the United States Olena Kopchak, her husband and their 8-year-old daughter, Yana, are among the growing number of Ukrainians who are trying to make it to the United States — and confronting obstacles. Franco Ordoñez