Supreme Court sides with straight Ohio woman who claimed workplace discrimination The court unanimously sided with an Ohio woman who claimed she was discriminated against at work because she is straight. NPR Washington Desk
Trump and Xi talk on the phone, their first call since the tariff war began It's the first known call between the two leaders since Inauguration Day — and the first time they've spoken since tariffs began ratcheting up. Emily Feng
As Senate gets to work on budget bill, some in GOP raise concerns over deficit impact The Senate is getting to work this week on President Trump's signature domestic policy bill. But growing concerns about its projected impact on the deficit are complicating its path to passage. Leila Fadel
With Elon Musk out of the White House, how much political power does he wield? Elon Musk has criticized a GOP bill he says will increase the budget deficit and undermine the work he led at DOGE. But what kind of political power does he have now he's no longer a Trump adviser? Steve Inskeep
Go Oilers? Canadians vie for the Stanley Cup, and debate a new pipeline KUOW’s Kim Malcolm caught up with Vancouver-based journalist Michelle Eliot for an update on politics, environmental and wildfire concerns, Stanley Cup Fever, and the end of the line for the Hudson’s Bay Company, founded in 1670. Kim Malcolm
Trump issues new travel ban covering a dozen countries The White House said the action was needed to protect the United States from terrorist attacks and other national security threats, and said the countries lacked screening and vetting capabilities. Asma Khalid
Trump's birthright citizenship order lands in Seattle appeals court Federal appeals court judges in Seattle on Wednesday questioned a Trump administration lawyer and Washington’s solicitor general over the president’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship. Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard
In hearings, McMahon faces questions about the shrinking federal role in schools and colleges In separate hearings on Capitol Hill this week, the Education Secretary answered questions about a range of issues, from student loans to mental health programs. Cory Turner
The Trump administration is working on a plan for time limits on rental aid A housing agency rule would also allow work requirements. Supporters say a time limit would help spread limited funds to more people, but critics warn it would leave some homeless. Jennifer Ludden
Sen. Ron Johnson says House Megabill 'Has no chance of passing' Senator Ron Johnson, R-Wis., said President Trump's domestic policy bill – which narrowly passed the House – will not pass the Senate in its current form. John Ketchum
