House Republicans split over Medicaid changes to pay for Trump tax cuts The House GOP budget resolution relies on significant cuts to Medicaid. Some Republican lawmakers are warning about the effect this could have on their constituents. Deirdre Walsh
The week in Trump news Here are the highlights from a week that mark's one month of President Trump's term: Mass firings in the federal government, resignations in protest and controversial foreign policy moves. Domenico Montanaro
Seattle Mayor Harrell misled officer during 1996 arrest: police report unearthed Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell misled police in 1996 before being arrested at a riverboat casino in Iowa, a police report that surfaced this week alleges. Ashley Hiruko
The Jackpod: Off the mat On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on how the Democrats could take a leaf from the British parliamentary system to break out of their opinion poll slump.
Washington Post columnist Jason Willick discusses the latest facing NYC Mayor Adams Steve Inskeep talks with Jason Willick, a Washington Post columnist who argues the Trump administration needlessly created a scandal in its handling of corruption charges facing NYC Mayor Eric Adams. Steve Inskeep
Firings and bad vibes hit PNW's federal workers KUOW investigative reporter Ashley Hiruko joins Sound Politics Scott Greenstone and Libby Denkmann to discuss the potential impact of the firings, and what it’s like inside federal government buildings right now - from Seattle’s VA hospital to the National Labor Relations Board. Scott Greenstone
New York Gov. Hochul won't remove NYC Mayor Adams amid calls for him to step down New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will not remove New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office. He faces five federal charges of corruption and bribery -- charges which the DOJ says should be suspended. Brian Mann
US-UKRAINE POLITICAL CRISIS For three years, the U.S. has been Ukraine's leading supporter in its war with Russia. Yet with a series of stunning moves, President Trump is now sounding more aligned with Russia than with Ukraine. Joanna Kakissis
Trump wants more power over agencies. Experts worry about campaign finance regulators President Trump's effort to "rein in" independent agencies is raising particular concern among those who follow the work of the Federal Election Commission, which enforces campaign finance laws. Ashley Lopez
Seattle Mayor Harrell was arrested in 1996 for pulling gun during parking lot confrontation Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell was arrested in 1996 for brandishing a pistol during a late-night confrontation at a casino in Iowa, according to documents from the time. This is the first time Seattle media have reported on the incident – and brought to light a two-year period of Harrell’s life that he doesn’t discuss publicly. Ashley Hiruko
