U.S.-Israeli strikes continue across Iran; Iranian drones hit Azerbaijan The U.S. and Israel say they conducted new strikes inside Iran overnight, targeting ballistic missile launchers. Iran claims it struck a U.S. oil tanker in the northern Persian Gulf. NPR Staff
In lawsuit, Minnesota accuses Trump administration of 'weaponizing' Medicaid funding The federal government said the state should do more to fight fraud and is holding back funds. Minnesota officials say the attack is unfair as the state's fraud rate is well below national averages. Selena Simmons-Duffin
Wall Street is betting on tariff refunds after Supreme Court ruling When the Supreme Court struck down many of President Trump's tariffs, it left importers wondering how long they'd have to wait to get their money back. Hedge funds are offering to help out. Vito Emanuel
A run for their money: Young candidates rival older incumbents in midterm fundraising As a growing crop of young candidates challenge longtime Democratic incumbents, some are not just breaking through in the money race, but outraising their opponents altogether. Stephen Fowler
China sets a lower economic growth target of 4.5% to 5% for 2026 as challenges loom China has signaled continuity rather than change for its economy, setting a slightly lower target for growth this year in the midst of a property slump and other headwinds at home and growing uncertainty abroad. The Associated Press
Wednesday Evening Headlines Mayor Wilson to expand tiny house villages, face mask ban for law enforcement likely to pass, and Starbucks is relocating some corporate employees to Nashville. Paige Browning
Anthropic–Pentagon contract dispute raises questions about AI's use in the military The contract dispute points to the increasing role of AI in the military and what safeguards may exist for its use both domestically and in war. Hans Anderson
What a new CEO might signal about XBox's future Geekwire's Todd Bishop joins Soundside to talk about the latest changes at Microsoft Gaming and XBox as longtime CEO Phil Spencer retires after 38 years. Jason Burrows
Front Page: the latest from Washington's legislature Every week we talk about the most fascinating stories in the news and what they say about the Pacific Northwest. We call it Front Page. Libby Denkmann
Carney says he backs strikes on Iran 'with some regret' as world order frays Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he supports the strikes on Iran "with some regret" as they represent an extreme example of a rupturing world order. The Associated Press