In an address to Congress, Netanyahu defended his country’s war in Gaza When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint meeting of Congress Wednesday, his supporters in the chamber cheered him as demonstrators outside condemned Israel’s war in Gaza. Read more on NPR

Morning news brief President Biden told the nation it was time to pass the torch. Israel’s prime minister addressed congressional lawmakers. VP Harris faces challenges when it comes to her record on law enforcement. Read more on NPR

Ani DiFranco wants you to know she’s more than a ’90s feminist cult icon Musician Ani DiFranco has never stopped growing as an artist. In the last year alone, she starred in the Broadway production of Hadestown, was featured in a documentary about her life and career, and released her 23rd album. She and Rachel…

Winds and lightning strikes stoke Oregon fire, now the largest in the U.S. Smoke from the Durkee Fire in Oregon was choking the air in Boise, Idaho, and beyond. An air quality warning was in effect for the entire region on Wednesday. Read more on NPR

Trump tries out attack lines on Kamala Harris as her campaign heats up At his Charlotte rally, former President Donald Trump launched new attack lines against Vice President Harris, as she is poised to become the Democratic nominee after President Biden exited the race. Read more on NPR