WA lawmakers faced with $570M decision on surging lawsuit payouts A Washington agency that manages the state’s lawsuit payouts is seeking a one-time infusion of nearly $570 million to address skyrocketing liability costs. Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard
A statue of Trump and Epstein holding hands in D.C. is removed as fast as it appeared The statue of Trump and Epstein holding hands mid-frolic wasn't the first anti-Trump artwork on the National Mall in recent months. But it was the first to be removed, despite having a permit. Rachel Treisman
Examining Kimmel's brief suspension and Trump's threats to free speech Jimmy Kimmel Live! is back, but New York Times reporter Adam Liptak and former Washington Post editor Marty Baron say the Trump administration is using federal power to control speech and the press. Terry Gross
Trump announces hike to visa category used by Indians — and chaos ensues The H1-B visa is overwhelmingly used by Indian nationals to work in U.S. tech firms.
Ukraine issues a stark warning about a global arms race and AI war Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the U.N. General Assembly a day after President Trump made another shift in his stance on Russia's war in Ukraine. Alex Leff
Trump cancels meeting with top Democrats as threat of government shutdown looms President Trump canceled a meeting to discuss government funding with top Democrats in Congress, leaving no clear path to avoiding a government shutdown next week. Deirdre Walsh
Democratic strategist on how Democrats should approach shutdown negotiations As a government shutdown looms, how should Democrats approach negotiations with Republican leaders? NPR speaks with Democratic strategist Maria Cardona. Michel Martin
Trump admin 'seems to care very little about autistic people,' says advocate In making unsupported claims about autism, the Trump administration is "pointing the finger" at parents and making them feel guilty, says autism community advocate Colin Killick. Obed Manuel
'We have to speak out,' Jimmy Kimmel says in his late-night return The comedian was suspended for nearly a week by ABC's parent company, Disney, before returning to airwaves on Tuesday night. Clare Lombardo
Right-wing trolls harassed this Bellingham sex educator. Then she reached across the divide A sex shop owner and educator was targeted by right-wing media outlets, bringing an onslaught of violence and threats to her doorstep in 2022. She says her response to the harassment surprised — and strengthened — her. Kyle Norris