Biden defends how he handled classified docs after scathing special counsel report President Biden gave a fiery defense of his mental acuity and his conduct after a special counsel concluded Biden willfully held onto classified materials. The special counsel recommended no charges. NPR Washington Desk
Thursday Headlines U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers won't seek re-election, bill would require clergy members to report child abuse, and car insurance costs to soar in WA. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna Ruby de Luna
Supreme Court hears arguments over whether Trump qualifies to run for president The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Thursday over whether section 3 of the 14th amendment disqualifies former President Donald Trump from running for president again. Carrie Johnson
WA Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers won't run for re-election U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Spokane) announced Thursday that she will not seek re-election. Katie Campbell
Justice Department will not charge Biden in classified documents probe After classified documents were discovered in Biden's home and a Washington, D.C. office, the DOJ tasked special counsel Robert Hur to investigate. Jaclyn Diaz
The FCC says AI voices in robocalls are illegal The federal agency's ruling follows concerns over how the cutting-edge technology is being used to scam people and mislead voters. Shannon Bond
Virginia lawmakers consider proposal to legalize physician-assisted death In ten states and Washington D.C., some patients with terminal illnesses can request medication from their doctor to end their lives. Ben Paviour
Supreme Court considers whether Trump can be removed from a primary ballot The dispute comes from Colorado — but it could have national implications for Trump and his political fate. Carrie Johnson
Latino voters' influence is on the rise in battleground state Nevada On the heels of Nevada's presidential primaries, the state's GOP holds a caucus Thursday. About one in five voters in the swing state is Latino, and they're looking ahead to November's election. A Martinez
Wednesday Headlines Seattle child care center gave melatonin to babies, Amazon is laying off more workers, and there was a rare wildlife sighting in the Salish Sea. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. Paige Browning