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Moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA White House bureau chief, Patsy Widakuswara and Newsday columnist Dan Raviv about the more aggressive stance of western defense officials and NATO allies against Russia's invasion of Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macon's recent re-election and its significance for the transatlantic alliance, Tesla CEO Elon Musk's cash deal to acquire social media giant Twitter, and other top stories.

Moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA White House correspondent Anita Powell, and VOA executive producer Steve Redisch about the significance of Russia's new offensive to take control of eastern Ukraine, the U.S. commitment to send an additional $800 million in military assistance to Ukraine, the U.S. Department of Justice’s intention to appeal a federal ruling striking down the mask mandate for public transportation and other top stories.

Moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson and Senior Reporter for Marketplace Nancy Marshall-Genzer about reaction to President Joe Biden's allegation that Russian President Vladmir Putin may be committing "genocide" in Ukraine and the U.S. increase of military support for Ukraine, the effect of rising inflation in the U.S. on the upcoming mid-term elections, a guilty verdict in the trial of Thomas Robertson for his actions and participation in the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol, and other top stories.

Moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA senior diplomatic correspondent Cindy Saine and VOA executive producer Steve Redisch about the global outrage over the images and reports of mass killings of Ukrainian civilians by Russian controlled troops and President Joe Biden's call for evidence to put Russian leader Vladimir Putin on trial for war crimes, tension among EU allies over energy sanctions against Putin, and other stories topping the week.

Moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA White House correspondent Anita Powell and Newsday Columnist Dan Raviv about the top stories of the week including analysis of US President Joe Biden's recent diplomatic tour of Europe, Congress' response to the President's $5.8 trillion budget proposal, President Biden’s push to pass new COVID-19 funding for vaccines and testing, and much more.

Moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA senior diplomatic correspondent Cindy Saine and Christian Science Monitor Washington Bureau Chief Linda Feldmann, about the latest ramifications of Russia's continued invasion of Ukraine, including the Biden administration's determination that Russian forces have committed war crimes, U.S. Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson's responses to GOP attacks during her confirmation hearings, and the life and legacy of Madeleine Albright, the first female U.S. Secretary of State, who died on March 23.

Moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA White House correspondent Anita Powell and Marketplace senior reporter, Nancy Marshall-Genzer about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's plea to U.S. Congress for renewed assistance to counter Russia's invasion of Ukraine, President Joe Biden's announcement of new military assistance plus an additional $800 million dollars to Ukraine, NATO's measures to reinforce allies' security, concern over China possibly strengthening Moscow's military, and lots more.

Kim Lewis talks with VOA senior diplomatic correspondent Cindy Saine and VOA executive producer, Steve Redisch about the latest developments and fall out from Russia's continued invasion of Ukraine, including President Joe Biden's announcement that the U.S. will ban all Russian oil imports, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris' trip to Poland to assure the country of continued U.S. and NATO support, world reaction to the growing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, and lots more.

Moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA White House correspondent Anita Powell and VOA executive producer, Steve Redisch about Russia's invasion of Ukraine topping President Joe Biden's first State of the Union address and his rallying bipartisan support, his announcement to go after Russian oligarchs and close U.S. airspace to Russian planes, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's plea for international assistance as Russian troops stepped up their offensive by bombarding residential areas, and the expected confirmation of Biden's Supreme Court nominee, Ketanji Brown Jackson despite some Republican opposition.

Moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA senior diplomatic correspondent Cindy Saine and columnist for Newsday, Dan Raviv, on world reaction and the ramifications of Russia's military invasion of Ukraine and the Supreme Court's decision that ends former President Donald Trump's legal efforts to block lawmakers from obtaining requested documents that could highlight key circumstances surrounding the January 6, 2021 riots.

Kim Lewis talks with VOA's Cindy Saine and Steve Redisch about escalating tensions on the Russian-Ukrainian border, President Joe Biden's continued efforts to promote his bipartisan infrastructure law and other Issues in the News

Kim Lewis talks with VOA's Anita Powell and Nancy Marshall-Genzer, of Marketplace, about the ongoing diplomatic efforts of the U.S. and its allies to de-escalate tensions regarding Russian troops along the Ukrainian border and other Issues in the News.

Moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA diplomatic correspondent Cindy Saine and executive producer, Steve Redisch about the latest diplomatic talks and action taken by the U.S. and its allies to reduce tensions caused by Russia's troop build-up along the Ukrainian border, and much more.

Moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA congressional correspondent Katherine Gypson and VOA White House bureau chief, Patsy Widakuswara, about President Joe Biden's latest warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin should he invade Ukraine, the path forward for Democrats as they re-work their social spending and climate package, the Biden administration's withdrawal of its vaccine and testing mandate for businesses, and liberal Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer’s intention to retire paving the way for President Biden to make good on his promise to nominate the first Black female Supreme Court justice. Listen to Issues in the News on the Voice of America.

Moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA senior diplomatic correspondent Cindy Saine and VOA executive producer Steve Redisch about highlights of President Joe Biden's first press conference of 2022 such as his pledge to promote his Build Back Better agenda on the campaign trail, determination to pass some form of federal voting rights legislation despite a recent setback in the Senate, and his commitment to rally support for Ukraine in the face of a potential Russian invasion, among other stories.

Moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA congressional correspondent Katherine Gypson and VOA White House correspondent Anita Powell, about the ramifications of President Joe Biden's call to end the filibuster rule to allow for passage of federal voting rights legislation, the effects of continued rising prices and supply chain bottlenecks on the Biden administration, efforts of the U.S. and NATO allies to reduce tensions along Russia's border with Ukraine, and an examination of the Biden administration's efforts to combat the evolving COVID-19 pandemic.

Moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA executive producer Steve Redisch and Christian Science Monitor Washington bureau chief, Linda Feldmann, about the divisions in the U.S. as the country marks the one-year anniversary of the deadly January 6 attack on the Capitol, the Democrats' renewed focus on voting rights legislation and the prospects of changing the Senate's filibuster rule, President Joe Biden's strategy to fight the surge in COVID-19 cases, and the administration's reassurance to Ukraine that it will respond decisively if Russia moves to invade the country. Listen to Issues in the News.

On this special edition of Issues in the News, moderator Kim Lewis is joined by VOA executive producer Steve Redisch and VOA White House correspondent Anita Powell as they look back on President Joe Biden's first year as president. They reflect on the ramifications of the January 6 attack on the Capitol and the creation of the House Select Committee to investigate it, successes and setbacks of Biden's domestic agenda, the U.S. exit from Afghanistan, strategies to combat COVID-19, and other top issues of 2021. Listen to Issues in the News on the Voice of America.

Moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA executive producer Steve Redisch and VOA senior national affairs correspondent Chris Simkins about President Joe Biden's updated strategy to fight the expected rise in COVID-19 cases with the emergence of the omicron variant, the President's determination to unite the Democratic party to get his domestic agenda passed, the administration's short and long-term strategies to combat inflation and much more. Don't miss Issues in the News on the Voice of America.