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Meet the Seattle nonprofit working to help trans people relocate to Washington

Invalidating government-issued I.D. is just one of the ways transgender rights have been rolled back by recent state and federal policy changes.  And that’s part of what’s prompting trans people to move to states with more legal protections. Including Washington. 

National

New York Times reports sexual abuse allegations against Cesar Chavez

A New York Times investigation has revealed allegations that the late renowned labor leader Cesar Chavez abused girls and raped Dolores Huerta, his longtime organizing partner.

National Security

Senate Intelligence Committee questions national security chiefs about the Iran war

The nation's top intelligence official, Tulsi Gabbard, said today that Iran's government still seems to be functioning, though it has been greatly weakened by the U.S. and Israeli bombing campaign.

Tracing recent events that led Netanyahu to launch the war against Iran

A chain of events in recent years led Israel and the U.S. to do what they had hesitated to do for decades: launch all-out war against Iran.

Economy

Federal Reserve holds a key interest rate steady amid growing economic pressures

The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady today. The central bank is wrestling with a lot of uncertainty with a weak job market and stubborn inflation.

KiKi Shepard, an avatar of elegance on 'Showtime at the Apollo,' has died

KiKi Shepard, the longtime co-host of Showtime at the Apollo, died this week at 74.

Health

Former federal advisers on autism who were let go by RFK Jr. form a new committee

An independent group of experts plans to offer an alternative to the Trump administration's autism agenda. The group features prominent scientists who used to serve on a federal advisory committee.

Law & Courts

Former Syrian prison chief convicted in landmark torture trial in LA

A former Syrian prison chief has been convicted in a landmark torture trial in Los Angeles.

Sports

WNBA players union and owners reach a verbal agreement

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Meghan Hall from USA Today's For the Win about negotiations between WNBA players and owners on a new collective bargaining agreement.