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Top U.S. intelligence officials briefed lawmakers Wednesday about unresolved mysteries, such as the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic and an ailment known as the Havana Syndrome.

Oscar nominees for best original song can be anything from soaring ballads to toe-tappers that ground musical numbers. Songs by Rihanna and Lady Gaga are included in this year's nominees.

As protesters oppose attempts by Israel's government to weaken courts they count members of the military among their supporters. The unrest in Israel continues as violence increases in the West Bank.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Rohit Chopra, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, about efforts to fight surprise or hidden charges known as junk fees.

Senators will ask about the cause and impact of the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, when they open the first congressional hearing on Thursday.

President Biden releases his new budget proposal Thursday, his latest salvo in a fight with Republicans in Congress about how to address spending ahead of the looming debt limit deadline.

NPR's A Martinez talks to Sen. Tom Carper, chairman of the Committee on Environment and Public Works, about Thursday's hearing on the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

President Biden outlines his annual budget blueprint, U.S. intelligence chiefs brief lawmakers on global threats and a Justice Department report finds Louisville police routinely violate civil rights.

The U.S. Senate voted to block a sweeping criminal justice reform bill passed by local lawmakers in the District of Columbia.

California's housing crisis is acute, and the state is forcing cities to do something about it. One tool is called "the builder's remedy," which allows developers to circumvent local regulations.