Biden says 3 aerial objects were 'most likely' tied to private companies or research In remarks Friday, President Biden said the three aerial objects shot down by U.S. military were most likely tied to private companies, recreation or research institutions. Ximena Bustillo
Tanya Woo announces campaign for Seattle Council District 2 A new city council candidate is running in South Seattle — Tanya Woo, a community organizer and business owner in the Chinatown-International District. David Hyde
Speaker McCarthy leads first border trip in his new role. Critics call it a photo op The speaker will lead an all Republican delegation to Arizona's border with Mexico to highlight what he sees as problems in the region where border communities are facing strained demands. Claudia Grisales
Senate panel presses acting head of FAA on safety lapses, computer system failure The agency struggles with aging technology and no permanent leader. Billy Nolen was asked about safety lapses and a computer system failure. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Feb. 15, 2023.) David Schaper
The U.S. could run out of cash to pay its bills between July and September If Congress fails to raise the nation's $31.4 trillion debt ceiling, the U.S. government could run out of cash between July and September, or even sooner, the Congressional Budget Office said. Avie Schneider
Senate panels are briefed on surveillance balloon and other floating objects NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Republican Sen. Mike Rounds of South Dakota, member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, about the classified briefing on the floating objects that have been shot down.
Haley hopes her leadership history bring national attention to her presidential run Republican Nikki Haley is running for president. She previously served as governor of South Carolina, where she had to reckon with the Confederate flag and issues of race. Danielle Kurtzleben
When politicians have no shame, the old rules don't apply Rep. George Santos, a Republican freshman who fabricated much of his life story but has defiantly resisted public pressure to leave, has shown just how much things have changed. Tamara Keith
Turkey's president takes heat for earthquake response and poor quality of buildings The powerful Turkish president is facing increasing criticism over poor building standards after the earthquake that caused thousands of structures to collapse. Peter Kenyon
Senators downplay threats from unidentified objects, but call for more information Many Democrats defended the Biden administration's cautious approach. But lawmakers of both parties urged the president to address the nation. Deirdre Walsh