In our news wrap Tuesday, Ukraine and Russia say they've reached an agreement to ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea and to take steps toward a limited ceasefire, the Oscar-winning Palestinian director of the documentary "No Other Land" was released by Israeli authorities a day after soldiers detained him in the occupied West Bank and the Unification Church was ordered to dissolve in Japan.

A typically ordinary Senate hearing on threats to the U.S. became contentious following news of a major national security breach. Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, revealed Monday that he was accidentally put into a chat on Signal with top officials as they discussed military strikes in Yemen. Two of those officials testified in the Senate hearing. Lisa Desjardins reports.

President Trump’s nominee to lead the Social Security Administration faced tough questions on Capitol Hill about the future of the agency. Elon Musk and his team from DOGE had already started cutting staff and making other changes before a federal judge blocked them late last week. Laura Barrón-López reports.

After nearly two years of civil war between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, there is a potential turning point. The army has recaptured the presidential palace and the center of Khartoum. Both sides are credibly accused of war crimes and the U.S. has accused the paramilitaries of committing genocide. William Brangham discussed more with Declan Walsh of The New York Times.

After three days of separate talks with the U.S., Ukraine and Russia say they have reached a deal to ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea and take steps toward a limited ceasefire by halting strikes on energy facilities. Geoff Bennett spoke with Finnish President Alexander Stubb about the agreement, the ongoing threat from Russia and broader U.S.-Europe relations.

The bankruptcy of 23andMe is raising concerns about the future of its DNA information. Once a pioneer in the genetic testing industry, the company faced backlash after hackers leaked user data in 2023. Now, millions could see their genetic data dealt in a potential sale. Geoff Bennett discusses the implications with Ginny Fahs of Consumer Reports.

President Trump voiced his support for defunding America's public broadcasters. It comes a day before the heads of PBS and NPR testify before a House subcommittee. The hearing will examine public media with calls for federal funding cuts growing louder. That funding, in part, helps support the work of PBS News. William Brangham explains how public media is funded and how we got to this point.

Graydon Carter rose through the ranks at Time, Life, Spy, The New York Observer and Vanity Fair, becoming known for his sharp wit and keen eye for talent. Under his leadership, Vanity Fair transformed into a cultural juggernaut. Geoff Bennett spoke with Carter about his new memoir, “When the Going Was Good: An Editor's Adventures During the Last Golden Age of Magazines."

Senior Trump administration officials used the commercial messaging app Signal to debate the pros and cons of launching military strikes against the Houthis in Yemen and accidentally invited Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic and Washington Week moderator, to be part of the chat. Goldberg revealed the details in a report for The Atlantic and joined Amna Nawaz to discuss more.

Since taking office in January, the Trump administration has moved to cancel or freeze trillions in federal funding. That includes billions in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. William Brangham reports on how the funding freeze is affecting farmers.

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a key redistricting case that could reshape how states draw districts by race. A group of voters identifying as "non-African American" argues Louisiana's congressional map, which created two majority-Black districts after a federal court found the previous one discriminatory, is biased toward Black voters. Geoff Bennett speaks with Amy Howe of SCOTUSblog.

President Trump's efforts to overhaul the Environmental Protection Agency are being cheered by many in the fossil fuel industry who are critics of what they say is excessive regulation. But many, including scientists and environmentalists, are deeply concerned. William Brangham discussed more with two former EPA administrators, Christine Todd Whitman and Gina McCarthy.

National security officials discussed military plans in a Signal group chat that mistakenly included The Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg, according to a report published on Monday. To discuss the revelation and the national security implications, Geoff Bennett spoke with Leon Panetta, the former defense secretary and director of the Central Intelligence Agency.

In our news wrap Monday, police in Turkey cracked down on protests and dissent that began after the arrest of one of President Erdogan’s main political rivals, more aid groups have come under fire in the escalating violence in the Gaza Strip, Dr. Susan Monarez has been nominated to head the CDC and former U.S. Rep. Mia Love has died.

U.S. negotiators held talks with a Russian delegation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on a proposed partial ceasefire in Ukraine. It comes one day after the negotiators met with a Ukrainian delegation. Both countries have agreed in principle to a temporary ceasefire, but major sticking points remain. Geoff Bennett reports.

The Trump administration challenged a judge’s decision to stop the deportations using a rare wartime authority. The three-judge panel has yet to rule, but two of the judges appeared to agree the judiciary does have the authority to review President Trump’s actions. It’s the latest chapter in the showdown between the president and the judiciary. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports.

NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including Trump officials accidentally share war plans with a journalist, how Republicans are responding to the breach and thousands attend rallies by Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as Democrats try to find a footing in opposing Trump.

Israeli forces are carrying out ground operations in Gaza after days of aerial bombardment, as Israel tries to pressure Hamas into freeing the remaining hostages. The Gaza Health Ministry says the death toll in the 18 months since the war began has surpassed 50,000, with nearly 700 people killed since the ceasefire collapsed this past week. John Yang speaks with UNICEF’s Rosalia Bollen for more.

In our news wrap Sunday, a barrage of Russian drone attacks across Ukraine threaten to complicate U.S.-mediated ceasefire talks, a Turkish court ordered the arrested mayor of Istanbul to be jailed through his trial, high winds and dry conditions are fueling wildfires in the Carolinas, and Pope Francis is back at the Vatican after ending his weekslong hospital stay.

Can conspiracy theorists be shaken from their firm — and unsubstantiated — beliefs? Podcaster Zach Mack wanted to find out, so he turned to someone he’s debated about conspiracies for years: his father. He tells what happened in “Alternate Realties,” a three-part podcast from NPR. Mack and science writer David Robert Grimes join John Yang to discuss.