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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the politics of abortion, guns and democracy

By Geoff Bennett, Matt Loffman

NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter return and join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including three big issues that will play a big role in the 2024 campaign.

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Nashville governing council votes to return Rep. Justin Jones to Tennessee House after expulsion

By Jonathan Mattise, Travis Loller, Associated Press

Nashville's governing council voted Monday to send Justin Jones straight back to the Legislature. The other lawmaker, Justin Pearson, could be reappointed Wednesday.

UN food agency says $800 million urgently needed for Afghanistan

By Associated Press

The U.N. food agency says it urgently needs $800 million for the next six months to help Afghans, with the country at the highest risk of famine in a quarter of a century.

U.S. officially calls Wall Street Journal reporter in Russia 'wrongfully detained'

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

The designation elevates the case of Evan Gershkovich in the U.S. government hierarchy and means that a dedicated State Department office will take the lead on securing his release.

Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu reverses firing of defense minister amid tension

By Associated Press

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reversed his decision to fire his defense minister over criticism of the government's contentious plan to overhaul the judiciary.

Next abortion battlefront opens between states with clashing laws

By Geoff Mulvihill, John Hanna, Associated Press

States with strict abortion bans are trying to reach outside their borders to keep their residents from getting abortions in other states. But legal observers say there's no precedent offering guidance about what would hold up in court.

Ukraine, Russia send home around 200 total troops in prisoner swap

By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press

More than 200 Russian and Ukrainian soldiers have returned home in a prisoner swap. Russia's Defense Ministry said 106 Russian soldiers were released from Ukrainian custody.

WATCH: White House holds briefing after dueling court rulings set up new fight over abortion

By Associated Press

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will hold a news briefing on Monday as officials respond to court rulings that have sown confusion over continued access to abortion in the United States.

WATCH: State Department holds news briefing as U.S. investigates classified documents leak

By Associated Press

State Department spokesman Vedant Patel held a news briefing on Monday as the U.S. investigates online leaks of highly classified documents about the Ukraine war.