Senate passes FAA reauthorization bill, sending legislation to the House The Senate passed a bill designed to improve safety and customer service for air travelers, a day before the law governing the Federal Aviation Administration expires. The Associated Press
In Moscow's Red Square, Putin recalls World War II glory as Ukraine conflict drags on Russia marked the 79th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. Russian President Vladimir Putin drew parallels between history and the current fight in Ukraine. Charles Maynes
Stormy Daniels faced cross examination in hush money trial Defense attorneys wrapped up their cross examination of Stormy Daniels. She held her ground, saying she had sex with Trump and was paid to keep quiet about it in the waning days of the 2016 campaign. Andrea Bernstein
Autocracies are pushing propaganda against democracy itself, says 'Atlantic' writer NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Anne Applebaum, staff writer at The Atlantic" about her latest cover story for the magazine, "The New Propaganda War." Patrick Jarenwattananon
Barron Trump will serve as a Florida delegate at the GOP convention Barron Trump, who turned 18 in March, has largely been kept out of the spotlight — until now. His name appears on a list of delegates for Florida at the Republican National Convention in July. Jeongyoon Han
Stormy Daniels continues testimony in Trump's criminal trial Today is the second day of testimony for adult film star Stormy Daniels. On Tuesday she testified to a nondisclosure agreement and settlement deal with former President Donald Trump. Ximena Bustillo
House Speaker Mike Johnson survives an attempt to oust him from his post NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Republican Rep. Mike Lawler of New York about GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's failed attempt to vacate Mike Johnson from the speakership.
It's been a week of mostly positive legal news for former President Trump Three of Donald Trump's criminal trials are on hold indefinitely, and may not move forward before the November election. Carrie Johnson
Wednesday Evening Headlines 20 Seattle elementary schools could close, the city is suing the loud driver known as the “Belltown Hellcat,” and extra low tides are coming to Puget Sound. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. Paige Browning
Biden says he would halt additional weapons shipments if Israel invades Rafah The president's comments to CNN follow news that one shipment of bombs is already on hold out of concern about the impact on civilian lives. NPR Washington Desk