State Department report criticizes Israel, but doesn't make conclusions on law of war Secretary of State Antony Blinken released a report that's highly critical of the way Israel is carrying out its war in Gaza — but it doesn't say Israel has broken the rules for using U.S. weapons. Greg Myre
Biden campaign says stance on Middle East isn't led by politics NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Michael Tyler, Biden's reelection campaign communications director. Justine Kenin
Tax revenue jumps 22% in April, but U.S. deficit still looms large The U.S. Treasury ran a surplus last month, thanks in part to the April 15th tax deadline. But the federal government is still expected to end the year more than $1.5 trillion in the red. Scott Horsley
Meet the lawyer who's trying to flag judges who harass their clerks A former law clerk who had a bad experience on the job is now trying to share information about judges to help others from suffering the same fate. Carrie Johnson
A lifelong conservative explains why he's voting for President Biden this fall Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, a Republican, tells NPR's Steve Inskeep why he is breaking ranks with many in his party to support Joe Biden in the upcoming presidential election.
A flyer in her name told migrants to vote for Biden. But she says she didn't write it Viral images of the flyer were filmed in portable toilets of a migrant camp in Mexico, and they energized members of Congress. But NPR's reporting suggests the flyer is not what it purports to be. Jude Joffe-Block
Senate passes FAA reauthorization bill, sending legislation to the House The Senate passed a bill designed to improve safety and customer service for air travelers, a day before the law governing the Federal Aviation Administration expires. The Associated Press
In Moscow's Red Square, Putin recalls World War II glory as Ukraine conflict drags on Russia marked the 79th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. Russian President Vladimir Putin drew parallels between history and the current fight in Ukraine. Charles Maynes
Stormy Daniels faced cross examination in hush money trial Defense attorneys wrapped up their cross examination of Stormy Daniels. She held her ground, saying she had sex with Trump and was paid to keep quiet about it in the waning days of the 2016 campaign. Andrea Bernstein
Autocracies are pushing propaganda against democracy itself, says 'Atlantic' writer NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Anne Applebaum, staff writer at The Atlantic" about her latest cover story for the magazine, "The New Propaganda War." Patrick Jarenwattananon