Sen. Menendez, who is facing corruption charges, won't seek reelection as a Democrat But the New Jersey Democrat said he hopes to be exonerated and "pursue my candidacy as an independent Democrat in a general election." NPR Washington Desk
Lawmakers race to pass spending package before midnight Friday Lawmakers are racing against the clock to pass a package of spending bills before midnight Friday — when funding for several key agencies expires. Barbara Sprunt
After decades of secrecy, the 'Ghost Army' is honored for saving U.S. lives in WWII The Ghost Army is credited with saving thousands of American lives and helping end WWII in Europe. But its contributions were kept secret for half a century before it was awarded Congress' top honor. Rachel Treisman
Speaker Johnson to invite Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to address Congress Johnson's invitation comes as the debate about U.S. policy toward Israel has shifted since the war. GOP leaders are emphasizing their support for Netanyahu, and highlighting a divide among Democrats. Deirdre Walsh
U.S. sues Apple for abusing its power to monopolize the smartphone market The federal government accuses Apple of using its monopoly power to stomp out competitors and keep customers from switching phones. Dara Kerr
New vehicle emission rules are meant to quicken the change to electric vehicles The EPA has finalized new vehicle emissions standards to dramatically speed up adoption of electric vehicles over the next decade. It's part of the White House effort to fight climate change. Steve Inskeep
In the red state of Texas, Republican infighting is entering a new chapter Spats among Texas Republican lawmakers and leaders are routine. But now the disputes mirror the national struggle within the GOP. Claudia Grisales
Wednesday Evening Headlines New Fred Hutch blood test can detect colon cancer, Amazon's Bellevue headcount is growing, and UW's athletic director bolts for Nebraska. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. Paige Browning
Should government officials be shielded from lawsuits when their critics are jailed? The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that has its roots in small town petty politics but it could have implications for the future of free speech and what's known as qualified immunity. David Martin Davies
U.S. Commerce secretary says $8.5B Intel grant is a national security and economy win NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to United States Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo about the CHIPS act and the $8.5 billion grant awarded to Intel to help build semiconductor chip factories. Christopher Intagliata