24 states sue Trump admin to unfreeze more than $6 billion in education grants The lawsuit comes two weeks after the Trump administration first notified states it was withholding previously approved funds for migrant education, before- and after- school programs and more. Sequoia Carrillo
More immigration judges are being fired amid Trump's efforts to speed up deportations Several more immigration judges have been fired, even as the Trump administration ramps up immigration enforcement, and after Congress gave the Department of Justice $3 billion, in part to hire judges. Ximena Bustillo
Why the health care lobby failed to stop cuts to Medicaid funding The powerful health industry lobby couldn't persuade GOP lawmakers to oppose big Medicaid cuts in President Trump's tax and spending bill. What's behind the lobbying failure? Phil Galewitz
Wrongly convicted, he became 'The Jailhouse Lawyer' — and helped free himself While serving a life sentence for a murder he was eventually exonerated of committing, Calvin Duncan studied law and helped many wrongfully convicted prisoners. His memoir is The Jailhouse Lawyer. Terry Gross
Highway Patrol in Florida allowed to enforce immigration crackdown Across the country, sweeping immigration enforcement is taking many forms, including traffic and highway stops.
Trump announces weapons for Ukraine and threatens Russia with tariffs President Trump threatened to punish Russia with heavy tariffs on countries that trade with Moscow if the Kremlin fails to reach a ceasefire deal with Ukraine, while promising Kyiv weapons. Charles Maynes
This puzzle game is helping kids think critically about AI Young people are using AI. And there’s concern this could result in a decline in critical thinking skills. UW PhD student Aayushi Dangol talks about a game she designed to help kids think critically about AI. Patricia Murphy
European trade ministers meet to forge strategy after Trump's surprise 30% tariffs The EU is America's biggest business partner and the world's largest trading bloc. The U.S. decision will have repercussions for governments, companies and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic. The Associated Press
Shackled for weeks: Federal report finds abuse of restraints in prisons The Justice Department's Office of the Inspector General found widespread abuse of shackles in federal prisons. One prisoner was held in restraints so tight that he had to have a limb amputated. Joseph Shapiro
Flood risk is widespread in the U.S. Few people have insurance for it Climate change is increasing the risk of dangerous floods. But people often balk at the cost of flood insurance, especially since many doubt they need protection. Michael Copley