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
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, projects three rate cuts later this year The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday, but policymakers signaled they still expect to start cutting rates later this year. Scott Horsley
Alabama governor signs ban on DEI funds that restricts 'divisive concepts' in schools "Nothing in this act," the legislation states, ".... May be construed to inhibit or violate the First Amendment rights of any student or employee." But its opponents say it does just that. Bill Chappell
A North Dakota ballot question could be a legal test case for political age limits Voters will decide whether to cap the age of candidates for the U.S. House or Senate, but the measure could face an uphill battle in court. Joe Hernandez