Trump administration unveils a plan to modernize the air traffic control system The transportation secretary announced a far-reaching plan to drastically overhaul the current technology used by thousands of controllers responsible for guiding planes in and out of airports. Jaclyn Diaz Play AudioListen 3 mins
States try to revive Medicaid work requirements, worrying some low-income Americans 13 states got the greenlight to add work requirements during the first Trump Administration, but courts halted those plans. Now that Trump is back in the White House, some states are trying again. Alexandra Olgin Play AudioListen 4 mins
Trump pulls controversial pick for U.S. Attorney for D.C. President Trump will replace his controversial pick, Ed Martin, for the role of top prosecutor in Washington, D.C. following bipartisan Senate opposition Tom Dreisbach
Joe Mallahan, former business exec and 2009 candidate, announces new bid for Seattle mayor A new competitor has emerged against Bruce Harrell in Seattle’s 2025 race for mayor. KUOW Staff
Once-fringe activists are fighting to be the voice of the anti-abortion movement Most Americans balk at the idea of charging women who get abortions with homicide, but post-Roe, militant anti-abortion activists are finding state lawmakers are increasingly open to it. Odette Yousef
GOP-led states are passing new restrictions for voters to get issues on the ballot Two dozen states allow citizens to propose ballot measures. But Republican lawmakers in many of those states are now adding hurdles to those efforts, saying they want to combat fraud. Ashley Lopez
Economists warn Trump's research cuts could have dire consequences for GDP President Trump has proposed slashing federal scientific funding. Economists say the long-term consequences could be dire. Geoff Brumfiel
Trump announces trade deal with the U.K., first since his tariffs sent markets reeling President Trump said the deal would boost U.S. exports of beef, ethanol, other farm products, chemicals and machinery. The 10% U.S. tariff on imports of most British goods remains. Tamara Keith
USDA chief says agency is trying to fill key jobs after paying 15,000 to leave Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins says the department will consider bringing back some employees who took the government's deferred resignation offer. Andrea Hsu
21 students suspended, banned after UW protest The University of Washington has banned and suspended 21 students who were arrested at a protest at the Seattle campus Monday night. Scott Greenstone
