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What's the most serious threat to the U.S. — a resurgent Russia, Islamic State terrorism, a nuclear Iran? Maybe it's none of the above. It could be something called the Thucydides trap.

Officials at the Federal Reserve, the FDIC and the SEC signed off on new banking rules Tuesday. Under the so-called Volcker rule, banks will be barred from trading in their own accounts, but will still be able to buy and sell on behalf of clients. Big investment banks will no longer be able to own hedge funds or private equity firms. The new regulations took more than three years to complete.

Some lawmakers want Trump removed from office early. Federal prosecutors say they'll pursue those involved in the U.S. Capitol breach. The Labor Department releases a snapshot of the jobless rate.

Jones, who died Jan. 21, co-founded the British comedy troupe in 1969, and went on to direct and co-star in the 1979 Python film Life of Brian. Originally broadcast in 1987.

A federal judge has issued a stay giving some detainees at airports a temporary reprieve. But chaos has roiled U.S. airports, and family members and foreign leaders are trying to respond to the order.

The FBI probes Pensacola shooting as terrorism. DOJ's inspector general will weigh in on the early stages of the Russia probe. And, a House panel hearing sets the stage for impeachment charges.

Top U.S. cabinet members are attending the Munich Security Conference with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy and European leaders.

Two years after they first squared off, nine-term Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar faces progressive Jessica Cisneros in a March 1 primary. Both Democrats and Republicans are watching the key race.

NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Bloomberg Law's Madison Alder about a push by congressional Democrats to establish a formal code of ethics for the U.S. Supreme Court.

President Biden nominated Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court on Friday. She next faces the U.S. Senate in a confirmation process.