Two months after shootings, Minnesota politicians pledge to cool the rhetoric After two state lawmakers and their spouses were shot in Minnesota, other politicians in the state have signed a pledge to seek out common ground and cool their rhetoric. Dana Ferguson
What's at stake in Trump and Putin's meeting NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with former State Department official Ned Price about the meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Trump and what it could mean for global security. Matt Ozug
The latest from Trump and Putin's meeting in Anchorage President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are meeting at a military base outside Anchorage, Alaska. We've got the latest. Tamara Keith
Washington interpreters demand state address more than $280K in missed payments Language interpreters for Washington state’s labor agency sued last year alleging they were owed hundreds of thousands of dollars in missed payments. More than a year later, they say the issue still hasn’t been resolved. Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard
CFPB staff layoffs can proceed, appeals court rules The Trump administration sent reduction-in-force notices to more than 1,400 staffers at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in April. Laurel Wamsley
In Houston, some worry their problems would be neglected after redistricting In one neighborhood of the city, Latinos worry about immigration and urban problems but may soon be grouped in with suburban voters. Andrew Schneider
Trump and Putin conclude talks on Ukraine touting progress, but no breakthrough President Trump said that he and Russia's Vladimir Putin made progress in talks to end the war in Ukraine, but the two leaders did not announce any steps toward reaching a ceasefire. Tamara Keith
As Republicans face voters during tense town halls, it's about sticking to the script While just a fraction of Republicans in Congress are holding town halls during the August recess — in-person and virtual — the questions from voters, and answers from lawmakers, strike a similar tune. Saige Miller
Judge strikes down Trump administration guidance against DEI programs at schools A federal judge on Thursday struck down two Trump administration actions aimed at eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs at the nation's schools and universities. The Associated Press
Trump administration claims D.C. police chief powers, but capital leaders push back Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a directive issued Thursday evening that DEA boss Terry Cole will assume "powers and duties vested in the District of Columbia Chief of Police." The Associated Press