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
Climate scientist Michael Mann wins defamation case against conservative writers Michael Mann, a prominent climate scientist, has been awarded more than $1 million in a case more than a decade in the making. Julia Simon
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
Snoop Dogg and Master P sue Walmart and Post for trying to sabotage its cereal The rappers say that Walmart and Post Consumer Foods neglected their cereal brand and intentionally hid it in stockrooms to prevent it from being sold to customers. Jonathan Franklin
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
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
A local redistricting battle in a New York City suburb may lead to a national fight In one of the most segregated U.S. regions — New York's suburbs — voters of color are waging an unprecedented redistricting fight with an emerging tool for protecting voting rights at the local level. Hansi Lo Wang
Michigan court rules parents can share criminal responsibility for child's gun crimes The trial of Jennifer Crumbley over murders committed by her son, Ethan, has focused attention on the legal responsibilities of parents and other adults when it comes to minors and guns. Steve Inskeep
How the Republican support for the border bill evaporated A record number of migrants are arriving at the U.S. southern border. Immigration is dominating Capitol Hill as lawmakers in the House and Senate present dueling visions and political goals. Eric McDaniel
Sen. Krysten Sinema outlines border deal negotiations NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Arizona Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, who was one of the chief negotiators of the border deal. Karen Zamora