Sen. Mark Kelly calls Hegseth's demotion threat the 'height of hypocrisy'' NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly about the Trump administration's moves to reduce Kelly's rank over a video urging military members not to follow illegal orders. Steve Inskeep
Danish prime minister says a US takeover of Greenland would mark the end of NATO Her comments came in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed call for the strategic, mineral-rich Arctic island to come under U.S. control in the aftermath of the weekend military operation in Venezuela. The Associated Press
This Jan. 6 plaque was made to honor law enforcement. It's nowhere to be found at the Capitol Its whereabouts aren't publicly known, though it's believed to be in storage. The Associated Press
Amid fraud claims, Trump admin announces more changes to federal child care funding The Child Care and Development Fund sends money to states to help make child care more affordable for low-income families. Allegations of fraud in Minnesota have put the program under scrutiny. Nicole Cohen
Controversial Seattle police union leader Mike Solan to step down Mike Solan, the high-profile and divisive president of the Seattle Police Officer’s Guild, is no longer seeking reelection, he announced last week. Scott Greenstone
A once rare legislative tool is causing headaches for Mike Johnson The discharge petition is a way to force votes by sidestepping the speaker. For decades it was mostly forgotten, but has been brought back for bills on the Epstein files and to extend ACA subsidies. Sam Gringlas
Signatures filed for initiatives on parental rights, blocking trans athletes from girls’ sports Supporters of two citizen initiatives, one focused on parental rights and another on barring transgender athletes from girls’ sports, moved closer Friday to getting those measures before the Washington state Legislature, and potentially voters. Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard
Sen. Mark Kelly fires back after Hegseth threatens his rank and retirement pay Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has launched administrative action against Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly, a retired Navy captain and astronaut, which could affect Kelly's rank and retirement pay. Quil Lawrence
The latest on Italian pasta tariffs The Trump administration has rolled back an earlier threat of high tariffs on Italian pasta.
Democratic Congressman Jim Himes discusses Trump's military operation in Venezuela NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, about the Trump administration's military operation in Venezuela. Steve Inskeep
