Go Oilers? Canadians vie for the Stanley Cup, and debate a new pipeline The elbows haven't come down due north, as Canadians continue to bristle at threats from the Trump administration. Their new prime minister met with leaders from all the provinces this week to join forces on efforts to bolster Canada's economy. KUOW’s Kim Malcolm caught up with Vancouver-based journalist Michelle Eliot for an update on politics, environmental and wildfire concerns, Stanley Cup Fever, and the end of the line for the Hudson’s Bay Company, founded in 1670. Kim Malcolm Play AudioListen 12 mins
Trump's birthright citizenship order lands in Seattle appeals court Federal appeals court judges in Seattle on Wednesday questioned a Trump administration lawyer and Washington’s solicitor general over the president’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship. Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard
In hearings, McMahon faces questions about the shrinking federal role in schools and colleges In separate hearings on Capitol Hill this week, the Education Secretary answered questions about a range of issues, from student loans to mental health programs. Sequoia Carrillo
The Trump administration is working on a plan for time limits on rental aid A housing agency rule would also allow work requirements. Supporters say a time limit would help spread limited funds to more people, but critics warn it would leave some homeless. Jennifer Ludden
Sen. Ron Johnson says House Megabill 'Has no chance of passing' Senator Ron Johnson, R-Wis., said President Trump's domestic policy bill – which narrowly passed the House – will not pass the Senate in its current form. John Ketchum Play AudioListen 9 mins
Democrats oppose Trump public media cuts request as GOP plans vote to defund NPR & PBS Senate Democrats warn Trump plan to wipe out public broadcasting funding will shut down stations, eliminate essential services. But House GOP scheduled to vote to clawback $1.1 billion next week. Deirdre Walsh
Trump's bill adds $2.4 trillion to U.S. debt over 10 years, per nonpartisan analysis The analysis by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office also found that the version of the bill passed by the House last month would lead to nearly 11 million people going uninsured. Barbara Sprunt
Trump's billion-dollar war on Harvard, explained Harvard Law professor Noah Feldman says the attack represents an erosion of democratic values: "Ultimately, this is about Trump trying to impose his view of the world on everybody else." Terry Gross Play AudioListen 45 mins
Trump and Putin discuss Ukraine drone strikes, Iran during 75-minute call President Trump said it was a "good conversation" but noted the Russian leader had vowed "very strongly" during the call to respond to Ukraine's Sunday drone strikes on air bases in Russia. Franco Ordoñez
Some federal workers lost health coverage they had paid for. A Democrat wants answers Commerce Department employees who were fired, reinstated, and fired again learned belatedly that their health insurance has been cut off. Some had already racked up thousands in medical bills. Andrea Hsu
