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Concern over lost U.S. jobs and corporate "outsourcing" is prompting lawmakers on Capitol Hill and in state legislatures to propose laws to discourage companies from sending work overseas. But a group of about 200 well-financed trade groups has formed a new coalition to try to keep these bills from ever becoming law. NPR's Kathleen Schalch reports.

The Department of Education relaxes some requirements of the No Child Left Behind law. The changes include allowing core-subject teachers at rural schools to have an additional year to show they are "highly qualified." The deadline was previously the 2005-2006 school year. Hear NPR's Anthony Brooks, NPR's Michele Norris and Schools Superintendent Jack Broome of Burke, S.D.

President Biden said he's worried about broader threats to issues like marriage equality, while Democratic leaders take aim at conservative justices who they say lied about settled precedent.

Iraq's governing council signs an interim constitution, a key step in U.S. plans to surrender sovereignty on June 30. The law establishes a federated state where Islam is the official religion and women are assured a political role. The signing had been delayed by deadly bombings at Shiite shrines and last-minute objections from Shiite members of the council. Hear NPR's Ivan Watson.

Chief Justice John Roberts confirmed the authenticity of the draft opinion published by Politico, though he notes it doesn't represent the court's final position.

With the U.S. Senate set to begin debate Monday over the federal budget, congressional Republican leaders are preparing for a showdown with fiscal conservatives. NPR's Libby Lewis reports.

Violence in Iraq intensifies as the first anniversary of the U.S.-led war approaches. In Basra, a hotel bombing kills at least four Iraqis. And in Baquba, gunmen kill three Iraqi civilians. Thursday's attacks follow a deadly car bombing in central Baghdad that destroyed the Mount Lebanon Hotel, frequented by foreign workers. Hear NPR News.

Griner was arrested after authorities reportedly found vape cartridges with hashish oil in her luggage. The shift in language indicates the U.S. will work more aggressively to secure her release.

NPR's Alex Chadwick reports on the case of Dudley Hiibel. Four years ago, Hiibel refused to show his identification to a deputy who was investigating a report of domestic abuse, and was arrested and charged with obstructing a police officer. Hiibel fought the charges all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, which hears his case today.

An Israeli air strike kills the spiritual leader of Hamas, Sheik Ahmed Yassin, a quadriplegic, as he exited a mosque in Gaza City. Seven other people die in the attack, including bodyguards. Thousands of Palestinians take to the streets in protest. Militant Palestinian groups have vowed revenge. Hear NPR's Peter Kenyon.