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NPR's A Martinez asks Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, who serves on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, about the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports.

House Ethics Committee member Rep. Suhas Subramanyam and law professor Richard Painter break down why controversy might have forced Representatives Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales to resign.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with SCOTUSblog editor and author Sarah Isgur about "The Last Branch Standing," her new book on the Supreme Court.

Diplomats from Israel and Lebanon will meet in Washington for rare direct talks.

NPR's A Martinez speaks with former chief White House ethics lawyer Richard Painter about the planned resignations of Congressmen Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales and the ethics behind them.

President Trump has now deleted a controversial image that he claims wasn't a depiction of him as Jesus, but rather a doctor.

NPR speaks with Father James Martin, a Jesuit priest and author, about how Catholics are reacting to President Trump's recent criticism of Pope Leo.

The Rock Hall's inductees will include eight acts who have all been eligible for at least a decade. In its "musical influence" category, the hall nods to Latin and African pop for the first time.

Swalwell's resignation follows allegations of sexual assault and misconduct made by multiple women against the California Democrat.

Pope Leo XIV says he will not be deterred by criticism from President Trump, vowing to continue his calls for peace as tensions escalate between the Vatican and Washington over the Iran conflict.