The messaging from Ukrainian officials is that a Russian invasion isn't imminent Ukrainian officials are downplaying the threat of an imminent Russian invasion in their messaging to the public, even as the United States delivers more Javelin missiles to Kyiv. Daniel Estrin
Why U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is retiring now U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is retiring. With a potential red wave coming in the midterm election, his move to step down now is about politics and the ideological direction of the court. Domenico Montanaro
Justice Stephen Breyer, an influential liberal on the Supreme Court, to retire Behind the scenes, Breyer, 83, pushed and prodded his fellow justices for consensus. His decision gives President Biden his first opportunity to name a new justice to the court. Nina Totenberg
Harris will travel to Honduras for the inauguration of Xiomara Castro Vice President Harris' trip to Honduras is seen as a signal that the White House hopes new leadership in the country will help to address the root causes of migration from the region. Franco Ordoñez
Critics say infrastructure projects won't make a big enough impact on climate change As Washington gears up to dole out hundreds of billions of dollars in new infrastructure funds, critics say not enough will go to projects addressing climate change and issues of racial inequality. David Schaper
After 10 days in office, Virginia Gov. Youngkin is facing blowback over new policies Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin's administration is pushing a conservative agenda including banning masks in schools, firing professors and urging parents to report critical race theory. Ben Paviour
How the Ukraine crisis could reset the global balance of power NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Gideon Rachman of 'The Financial Times' about how China and Russia could leverage the Ukraine crisis to reduce U.S. influence around the world and reset the world order. Mia Venkat
Mexico has become a world leader of gender equality in politics In Mexico, half of Congress is now female and seven of the country's 32 governors are women. This is partly due to changing attitudes but also to federally mandated gender equality laws. Carrie Kahn
The military is now in charge of the West African country of Burkina Faso In Western Africa, a military coup has removed Burkina Faso's democratically elected president from office. Eyder Peralta
Anti-abortion groups are raking in fundraising as Supreme Court decision looms Susan B. Anthony List secured $20 million in pledged financial contributions, five times more than it has had at the outset of an election year over its 30-year history, The Associated Press