President Trump pauses Ukraine military aid The news comes just days after a disastrous meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. NPR Washington Desk
Auto industry braces for a blow from 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico The White House describes the tariffs as a response to inadequate border and drug enforcement. They are forecast to add thousands of dollars to the price of vehicles. Camila Domonoske
Linda McMahon has been confirmed as Trump's secretary of education The White House has been clear that it intends to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, and that it will be McMahon's job to oversee that effort. Jonaki Mehta
Why Elon Musk is pouring money into a state supreme court race in Wisconsin The race for a state Supreme Court justice in Wisconsin could offer some clues about the upcoming 2026 election cycle — and, about Elon Musk's power in politics. Mara Liasson
Woman says she was 8 months pregnant when Seattle Mayor Harrell pulled gun on her, leading to his 1996 arrest Rose Sanchez may not remember every detail of the encounter between her family and Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell from that late night in 1996. But there are details she told KUOW she’ll never forget, like when Harrell drove slowly past the group and pointed his silver pistol at them. Ashley Hiruko
A slim majority of Americans say state of union is not strong, poll finds President Trump will address a joint session of Congress on Tuesday. The speech comes as a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds a slim majority of Americans are worried about the country's direction. Elena Moore
Washington D.C.'s restaurant community braces for promised ICE raids Fear and uncertainty plague Washington D.C.'s restaurant community as the Trump administration plans to conduct large-scale deportations of migrants in the U.S. who don't have legal status.
Trump says 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico will go ahead Trump's threats to put tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico have weighed on markets, even though there has been considerable uncertainty over whether he would make good on his threat. Asma Khalid
With Trump in office, U.S. allies lose standing, security NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Richard Haass, who served three republican presidents. Haass says President Trump's foreign policy has effectively put the post-WWII world order "on life support." Matthew Cloutier
Poll: Majorities say state of the union is not strong, and Trump is rushing change How Americans are reacting to the first month of the administration, according to an NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. Domenico Montanaro
