Lakshmi Singh

Critics say not so.

Democrats and a handful of Republicans have pushed unsuccessfully to limit Trump's military actions in the Middle East.

Today marks the 60-day deadline for Congress to intervene.

So far, the GOP majority in Congress has made no attempt at enforcing requirements under the War Powers Resolution of 1973 to authorize use of force, grant an extension or

or withdraw troops.

This as the American public grapples with higher gas prices stemming from

competing blockades in the Strait of Hormuz.

At the White House today, President Trump sought to reassure the public.

AAA says on average, people in the U.S.

are now paying around $4.40 for a gallon of regular gasoline.

In some places like California, price is top $6.

Federal courts across the U.S.

are overwhelmed by a surge in immigration cases.

Hawaii Public Radio's Maddie Bender reports judges in their state are stepping in to help courts in California.

Voting starts tomorrow in Louisiana's primary elections.

This despite the Supreme Court decision this week to strike down the state's congressional map.

NPR's Ashley Lopez reports.

It's NPR News.

British authorities have charged a 45-year-old man in connection with an attack investigators are characterizing as an act of terrorism.

They say Issa Suleiman has been charged with three counts of attempted murder.