Four Democratic senators urge Smithsonian to resist White House attempts to 'bully the institution' Sen. Alex Padilla of California and three other Democrats are reminding the Smithsonian's secretary that the institution "is the responsibility of Congress." Anastasia Tsioulcas
White House economist Stephen Miran likely to be confirmed to Fed board of governors White House economist Stephen Miran appears likely to win confirmation for a job on the Federal Reserve's board of governors, after a contentious hearing Thursday. Scott Horsley
Democratic Sen. Maria Cantwell of Washington talks about RFK Jr.'s Senate hearing Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., talks about why she and other senators, including some Republicans, are concerned about Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s vaccine changes and CDC shakeup. Michel Martin
Hats on hats: How the Trump administration is loading officials with jobs At least a dozen Trump administration officials wear more than one hat, often doing roles that are not directly related to their original post. Tamara Keith
Trump's D.C. takeover has led to more arrests. NPR looks at cases of those swept up NPR combed through court records and other data related to Trump's takeover of D.C. police to get a better understanding of who has been swept up in the federal surge and what charges they are facing. Ryan Lucas
Young Democrats want to unseat their elders. Young Republicans are happy to wait More than 20 Democrats under age 40 are vying for Congress, while on the GOP side, party organizers can point to only one. Young Republicans say it's a sign of how they're rallying behind the party. Elena Moore
President Trump plans to rename the Defense Department as the Department of War The change would return the department to a name that it carried for much of its history, until it became the Department of Defense in the wake of World War II. Jason Breslow
Former state senator accused of rape rejected in bid to join KUOW board KUOW’s board of directors Thursday rejected the nomination of former state Sen. Joe Fain to the radio station’s governing body. Catharine Smith
What's lobbying got to do with it? Lobbying is one of the most-hated jobs in America according to polling. But lobbyists have a big impact on what ends up in state and local legislation and the laws we all live under. Scott Greenstone
Missouri lawmakers meet to redraw congressional districts at the urging of Trump Republican leaders in MISSOURI have now answered President Trump's call to redraw congressional districts and help GOP candidates in 2026's elections. Missouri's plan is expected to pass next week. Jason Rosenbaum