Nihilistic online networks groom minors to commit harm. Her son was one of them When Dana's son was hospitalized last year, it led her to a path of discovery about predatory online networks that groom children into harming themselves and others. Their reach is global and growing. Odette Yousef
Voice of America director says Trump officials are illegally ousting him A judge is demanding answers about the international broadcaster's future from Trump official Kari Lake. David Folkenflik
House Oversight Committee subpoenas the Justice Department for Epstein files The committee asked the DOJ for files related to its investigation of Jeffrey Epstein. It is also looking to question Bill and Hillary Clinton, among several other former government officials. Elena Moore
Fancy Farm, a Kentucky tradition, debates Sen. Mitch McConnell's legacy An annual picnic in Kentucky became a platform for GOP Senate candidates to show how closely they align with President Trump. Some also attempted to distance themselves from Sen. Mitch McConnell. Sylvia Goodman
The politics driving the push for gerrymandering NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with David Wasserman of the Cook Political Report about the impact redistricting efforts will have on the 2026 midterms and beyond. Courtney Dorning
Live election results: Aug. 5 Seattle area primary Aug. 5 is the primary election for several key races in the Seattle area. Check in here for live results and to see who could be going on to the Nov. 4 general election. KUOW Staff
Democratic lawmaker on why he won't return to Texas until the special session is over The Texas House of Representatives is at a standstill, after Democratic members left the state to prevent a vote on redrawing Texas's congressional maps midway through the special session.
Your call to a local Social Security office may be picked up by someone who can't help Phone calls to local Social Security offices are currently being rerouted to other field offices — often to staff who don't have jurisdiction over the caller's case, employees say. Ashley Lopez
This Tuscan startup sold all its olive oil in the U.S. Then came Trump's tariffs Americans love olive oil — and import 95% of it. But tariffs are making it harder for Europeans to sell it to Americans. Maria Aspan
What happens when the president says government data can't be trusted? From climate data, to budget forecasts, to intelligence reports, President Trump has challenged sources of data within his administration. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Peter Baker of the New York Times. Leila Fadel