Parents are struggling with high prices this year. It may shape how they vote Inflation is a top-of-mind issue for many Americans during this year's presidential election, and the strain of high prices is being felt particularly hard by people raising children. Ashley Lopez
March fundraising numbers show Biden significantly outpacing Trump The Biden reelection campaign and Democratic National Committee significantly outraised former President Donald Trump and the Republican Party last month, new fundraising numbers show. Franco Ordoñez
Friday Evening Headlines SPD's new union contract is made public, solar eclipse will only by partially visible in WA, and it's the 30th anniversary of Kurt Cobain's death. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. Paige Browning
Texas gov blames pro-Palestinian students in new free speech order for universities Pro-Palestinian student groups named in Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's order to public universities and colleges to revise free speech policies to address antisemitism say they're being singled out. Camille Phillips
Biden wants union labor to rebuild the Baltimore bridge. That could touch off a fight The House Freedom Caucus has said environmental and union wage regulations should be waived if federal money is used to rebuild Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge. Franco Ordoñez
There will be no third party candidate from centrist group No Labels NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with No Labels co-founder Holly Page about the group's announcement that it won't field a candidate in this year's presidential election.
No Labels will not nominate a third-party presidential candidate for 2024 election The group No Labels said Thursday that finding the right candidates proved difficult. The organization emerged earlier this year as a potentially well-funded force in the election. Danielle Kurtzleben
Thursday Evening Headlines Light rail will reach Lynnwood by August, Seattle gets new school board members, and Mayor Harrell announces a $1.35 billon transportation levy. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. Paige Browning
Parents listen for candidates proposing meaningful help for families with kids Inflation remains a top issue for voters this election year. It's been especially top of mind among parents who have the added financial stress of raising children. Ashley Lopez
Former U.S. diplomat argues for stronger tactics on Israel Days after Israeli bombs hit World Central Kitchen aid workers, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly spoke with the Council on Foreign Relations ex-president Richard Haass about the U.S. and Israel's relationship. Patrick Jarenwattananon