Virginia could be a key state in countering Trump's redistricting push If Virginia Democrats go ahead with redistricting, it would go a long way to countering the GOP and President Trump. But it would challenge the governor-elect's bipartisan image and anger Republicans. Jahd Khalil
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox says states should retain power to regulate AI Utah Gov. Spencer Cox tells NPR's Steve Inskeep why he wants states to regulate artificial intelligence. Steve Inskeep
Trump vows to 'permanently pause' migration from poor nations in social media screed President Donald Trump vowed on Thanksgiving to "permanently pause migration" from poorer nations in a blistering late-night, anti-immigrant screed posted to social media. The Associated Press
For many, the holidays this year means having to make do with less With job losses, food benefit reductions and higher prices, many in the U.S. are having to scrimp this holiday season. Tovia Smith
Trump defends key negotiator after leaked phone call appears to show him coaching Russia A transcript of the call appears to show Steve Witkoff coaching his Russian counterpart on how they could get a better deal to end the war in Ukraine Franco Ordoñez
What's in Seattle's budget? Mapping the $8.9 billion spending plan Mayor Harrell leaves for Wilson The Seattle City Council last week approved Mayor Bruce Harrell’s $9 billion dollar budget for 2026. That means when Seattle Mayor-elect Katie Wilson takes office in January, she and the new City Council will inherit those funding choices. Here’s what to know in the meantime — explained in pizza terms. Teo Popescu
The Georgia election interference case against Trump and others has been dropped The historic Georgia election interference case against President Trump and allies for their efforts to overturn the 2020 election is no more. Sam Gringlas
Trump spares turkeys — but not his political opponents — at annual pardoning ceremony President Trump brought grievances to the Thanksgiving pardoning ceremony on Tuesday. He joked about sending the turkeys to a prison in El Salvador, and claimed that last year's turkey pardons were invalid. The Associated Press
Sworn in early, Exec Zahilay is ready to shake up King County Surrounded by kids from the audience and holding his baby daughter, Girmay Zahilay was sworn in Tuesday as the 10th King County executive and the youngest ever to hold the position. Scott Greenstone
Sen. Mark Kelly responds to Pentagon investigation Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., and other house Democrats released a video last week letting service members know they can refuse illegal orders. Kelly is now being investigated for misconduct. Ava Berger
