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NPR's Scott Simon speaks to British commentator, Inaya Folarin Iman, about the remarkable rise of Kemi Badenoch who this month became the first black woman to lead a major UK party.

The U.S. House Committee on Ethics is deadlocked on whether to release its report into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, whose nomination to serve as Trump's attorney general has been plagued by controversy.

Pakistan has seen its share of wild political events: military coups, uprisings against dictators and even the occasional flash of democracy. But it has never seen this: An elected government has finished a full term, and is about to be replaced by another elected government in elections this weekend. The threat of attacks, however, has shut down large public rallies.

Parliament in the United Kingdom is conducting an investigation into Russian meddling in the country's politics. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Damian Collins, a Conservative member of Parliament who is leading the investigation.

A political career was once regarded as fine preparation for a seat on the U.S. Supreme Court. But that was long ago. What's changed?

In Texas, Vice President Harris will call attention to abortion rights. Beyoncé will also make a guest appearance to perform. And, Biden to issue historic apology to Native Americans while in Arizona.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to David Miliband, CEO of the International Rescue Committee, about the group's 2025 Watchlist, which warns that more than 300 million people require humanitarian assistance.

President Biden signed significant legislation that his backers say will leave a lasting impact. And, north Gaza's last major hospital has been shut down with no ceasefire in sight.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping called Taiwan the "most important" and "most sensitive" issue driving U.S.-China tensions. Sandra Oudkirk is trying to navigate that tricky terrain.

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel testified before the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday, defending the prisoner swap that freed Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl.