Amid debate about U.S. history, Harlem Hellfighters receive Congressional Gold Medal The Harlem Hellfighters, who became legends for their service during World War I, were honored this week with a Congressional Gold Medal. Alana Wise
HHS responds to report about autism and acetaminophen A report that health secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has promised will come out this month will look at the causes of autism. Many worry it will have claims unsupported by science. Yuki Noguchi
Concerned about federal vaccine policies, states are crafting their own As federal health agencies change their approach to vaccine policy leaving access for COVID shots uncertain, some states are taking things into their own hands. Pien Huang
Where things stand with Trump's National Guard threats in Chicago and other cities Local officials and community members prepare for the possible arrival of National Guard troops under President Trump. Juliana Kim
The U.S. government is taking a stake in Intel. It's rare — and it has some risks In the past, the federal government has taken stakes in American companies during wars or economic crises. But now the government's motivation has more to do with the race for AI chips and technology. John Ruwitch
Judge blocks Trump administration's ending of protections for Venezuelans and Haitians A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from ending temporary legal protections for more than 1 million people from Haiti and Venezuela who live in the United States. The Associated Press
Week in Review: vaccines, firefighters, and job losses Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with host, writer, and producer Angela Poe Russell, KUOW online editor/producer, co-host of Meet Me Here podcast Dyer Oxley, and founder and president of Gamoran Legal Consulting Saul Gamoran. Kevin Kniestedt
Friday Evening Headlines Seattle closes three parks due to safety concerns, Mayor Harrell proposes plan to boost food access, and Seattle Storm legend Sue Bird will enter the Hall of Fame on Saturday. Paige Browning
Under Trump, the Federal Trade Commission is abandoning its ban on noncompetes Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson has called his agency's rule banning noncompetes unconstitutional. Still, he says protecting workers against noncompetes remains a priority. Andrea Hsu
How Chicago, Baltimore and New Orleans are reacting to Trump's National Guard threats Even after a federal court ruled his use of the National Guard in LA was illegal, the president has weighed sending troops to Chicago, Baltimore and New Orleans. Here's where things stand in those cities. Rachel Treisman