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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.

The search is on for the next Conservative Party leader — and ultimately a new prime minister. This is a look at the contenders.

Griner, 31, is "a bit worried" because of the trial and the potential of a prison sentence, he lawyer tells NPR, "but she's a tough lady and I think she will manage."

The proposal brought immediate backlash from environmentalists who accused Biden of betraying the climate cause, while oil industry officials said it would do little to counter high energy prices.

A lawmaker said all opposition parties combined could easily muster the 113 members needed to show a majority in Parliament, at which point they will request a new government.

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Rep. Andy Harris, R-Md., about the call between President Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, and House Democrats' calls for an impeachment hearing.

The Thursday evening shooting in a downtown area packed with people in bars and restaurants caused scenes of mass panic in the heart of the city. It was the fourth deadly attack in three weeks.

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.

With summer reading season about to begin, Michele Norris talks with publisher Jamie Raab and writer Augusten Burroughs about whether authors need to have had difficult childhoods in order to write interesting books. Raab and Burroughs say not necessarily, but it helps.

As gas prices soar to $3 per gallon, many Americans are beginning to examine their driving habits and make minor adjustments. Many drivers say they may be forced to make more drastic changes to how they work and play if prices go higher.