As Trump inauguration nears, FCC chief dismisses complaints against TV networks Outgoing FCC chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has rejected petitions to rebuke four local TV stations. She says they were efforts to punish broadcast networks' coverage of presidential politics. David Folkenflik
How would RFK Jr. handle bird flu? His record on vaccines has experts on edge Trump's pick for health secretary has a record of attacking vaccines. In fact he's even taken direct aim at bird flu shots. Scientists fear this doesn't bode well in case of a crisis. Will Stone
A need for speed: Several states are looking for ways to count votes faster Lawmakers in California and other states want to change vote-counting rules to speed up the process. One key question is whether counting can be sped up without sacrificing access to the ballot. Ashley Lopez
We asked experts to grade Biden's job on education. They gave it a C average We asked more than a dozen educators, researchers, advocates and experts how they would grade Biden's education legacy. He got two F's, no A's and lots of votes in the middle. Cory Turner
After more than 50 years in politics, Biden bids farewell in an Oval Office address After half a century in politics, President Biden bids farewell to public life in a speech from the Oval Office, warning about the concentration of power in the hands of a few ultrawealthy people. Michel Martin
WA Gov. Ferguson takes office, promises big changes: ‘I’m not here to defend government’ Washington's new governor, Bob Ferguson, impressed Republicans with his inaugural address, which emphasized bipartisanship and a more conservative approach to the state budget. Jeanie Lindsay
What will solar energy look like under Trump? Potential rooftop solar customers and installers worry the incoming President-elect Donald Trump administration might try to eliminate a 30% federal tax credit.
After half a century in politics, Biden bids farewell in an Oval Office address In his farewell address, President Biden warned Americans about the rise of a "tech industrial complex" and unchecked abuse of power and wealth in the country. Asma Khalid
How about them apples? WA Congresswoman proposes legislation to block Trump trade war Washington Congresswoman Suzan DelBene wants to make it impossible for President-elect Donald Trump to impose the broad tariffs he's promised without getting approval from Congress. Monica Nickelsburg
What Trump's picks tell us about foreign policy This week, the Senate takes up the confirmation of three of President-elect Trump's national security/foreign policy picks. What do the hearings tell us about the incoming administration's priorities? Courtney Dorning