Trump taps conservative media critic to lead global news agency President Trump plans to nominate a conservative critic of the mainstream media, L. Brent Bozell III, to run the U.S. Agency for Global Media, which oversees Voice of America. David Folkenflik
Trump's entry into crypto opens new doors for those seeking political influence Bloomberg investigative reporter Zeke Faux says the Trump family crypto business offers anyone seeking favor with the new administration a legal way to send money directly to the president. Dave Davies
This economist survived a wildfire. Now she's taking on California's insurance crisis An economist's harrowing escape from fire, and her big ideas to rescue California from its insurance doom spiral. Greg Rosalsky
Trump calls DEI programs 'illegal.' He plans to end them in the federal government President Trump has issued sweeping executive actions swiftly ending diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility programs within the federal government. Already, the work is underway. Andrea Hsu
'It's part of my family.' Burgermaster customers say goodbye to Seattle original After 73 years and countless milkshakes, burgers, and slices of pie, the University District Burgermaster will close its doors at the end of February. Noel Gasca
Netflix raises monthly fees after a record jump in new subscribers The company says it added 19 million new subscribers during the last quarter of 2024, fueled by live events and new shows. Netflix is also raising subscriptions by $1 to $2 per month in the U.S. Manuela López Restrepo
Prince Harry settles with Murdoch's British tabloids as trial is about to begin Prince Harry has agreed to settle his lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch's British tabloids. The deal ends a years' long battle to hold the newspapers accountable for invasions of privacy. David Folkenflik
Credit card convenience comes at a price. This Olympia bill aims to change that A Washington state senator wants to bar credit card bar fees on sales taxes and gratuities. Ruby de Luna
Murdoch's News Corp offers Prince Harry settlement to resolve years-long lawsuit Rupert Murdoch's team made the offer to resolve the hacking suits from Prince Harry and a British lawmaker as a trial was to begin. A settlement could help Washington Post CEO Will Lewis. David Folkenflik
Trump seeks to end telework for federal workers President Trump has signed an executive action ordering federal agencies to bring their workers back to the office full time. Roughly 1.1 million federal employees are telework-eligible. Andrea Hsu
