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1. Scientists see Trump's firing of the National Science Board as an attack on research

   The move follows an administration push for cuts to the NSF and raises concerns in the scientific community that it could jeopardize a tradition of independent decisions about federal science grants.

2. Linda McMahon punches back at senators questioning Education Department cuts

   In her first appearance on Capitol Hill this year, lawmakers questioned Education Secretary Linda McMahon about cuts to federal education spending and students' civil rights.

3. With no radical footprint, what drove suspect to try and assassinate Trump?

   An attempted shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner on Saturday has, again, highlighted the climate of political violence in the U.S. But there are still many questions about the motive.

4. FCC orders early license renewal for ABC stations following Kimmel's first lady joke

   The Federal Communications Commission has ordered Disney's ABC to seek early broadcast license renewals for the eight TV stations it owns amid backlash over Jimmy Kimmel's joke about Melania Trump.
   

5. Grand jury indicts former FBI director James Comey for a second time

   The case revolves around a photo the former FBI director posted online last year of seashells on a beach arranged to say "8647."

6. Elon Musk testifies against OpenAI, seeking Sam Altman's ouster

   Musk's lawyers say OpenAI leaders "stole a charity" and Musk warns about the potential dangers of AI: "We don't want to have a Terminatoroutcome."

7. Trump's 'American flag blue' reflecting pool project gets a mixed reaction in D.C.

   The pool is being resurfaced in a shade more akin to that of a swimming pool. It's one of many physical changes Trump is planning for the nation's capital.

8. South Korean court extends prison sentence for wife of ousted president

   In January, Kim Keon Hee was sentenced to 20 months for accepting gifts from the Unification Church, which sought political favors.

9. Natural disasters can cause another crisis for those recovering from opioid addiction

   People recovering from opioid addiction risk relapse when they can't get their medications after natural disasters. A group of doctors is calling for lawmakers to ease access to the meds.

10. The United Arab Emirates is quitting OPEC oil cartel after nearly 60 years

    The Arab oil producer has long expressed frustration with the quotas it has to follow as part of OPEC, the cartel of major state-owned oil producers.