Trump's 2nd-term foreign policy includes power plays in Greenland, Panama and beyond N.Y. Times journalist David Sanger says Trump's idea of America first is now less isolationism, more expansionism. He expects changes in the approach to Russia, China and the wars in Gaza and Ukraine. Dave Davies
RFK Jr. faces a complicated confirmation with some opposition on both sides of the aisle Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s views on vaccines and abortion rights are raising alarms across the political spectrum, as he's one of the more controversial picks for the president-elect's Cabinet. Sarah McCammon
Pete Hegseth, Trump's defense secretary pick, grilled at contentious Senate hearing Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to run the Department of Defense, answered questions Tuesday in a public hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee. Barbara Sprunt
Outgoing DHS Secretary Mayorkas discusses his agency's many roles NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with outgoing Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in part 2 of his exit interview. Steve Inskeep
Special counsel in Hunter Biden case denounces president for criticism of the probe In a final report on his investigation, special counsel David Weiss said President Biden's criticism "undermines the very foundation of what makes America's justice system fair and equitable." NPR Washington Desk
A look at the upcoming hearings for Trump's cabinet nominees Hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees begins on Tuesday and ramp up on Wednesday. Here's what to look for. Domenico Montanaro
3 things to watch as WA's 2025 legislative session kicks off Get ready for drama over new taxes, rent caps, and the state's new governor. Jeanie Lindsay
Who could fill former Seattle City Councilmember Tammy Morales' seat? Here are some names The City Council now has a short list of candidates to fill its vacant seat for 2025. KUOW Staff
Judge Cannon paves the way for potential release of Part 1 of special counsel's report Cannon denied a motion by President-elect Donald Trump's former co-defendants who sought to block the release of special counsel Jack Smith's report on the election interference case. NPR Washington Desk
Despite Trump's win, 'election integrity' activists still seek sweeping voting changes Republican voters say they trust the 2024 election was administered well, yet pro-Trump conservatives are pushing some sweeping reforms to voting systems. Miles Parks