High-stakes showdown is brewing between a federal judge and Trump officials at USAID Aid groups are asking a federal judge to find USAID and State Department officials in contempt for not restoring funding to global programs. USAID says it has a legal right to cancel contracts. Frank Langfitt
This year's CPAC is a victory lap for Trump's first month in office The annual Conservative Political Action Conference is underway outside of Washington, D.C. A major theme has been the array of actions President Trump has taken during his first month in office. Stephen Fowler
House Republicans split over Medicaid changes to pay for Trump tax cuts The House GOP budget resolution relies on significant cuts to Medicaid. Some Republican lawmakers are warning about the effect this could have on their constituents. Deirdre Walsh
The week in Trump news Here are the highlights from a week that mark's one month of President Trump's term: Mass firings in the federal government, resignations in protest and controversial foreign policy moves. Domenico Montanaro
Seattle Mayor Harrell misled officer during 1996 arrest: police report unearthed Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell misled police in 1996 before being arrested at a riverboat casino in Iowa, a police report that surfaced this week alleges. Ashley Hiruko
The Jackpod: Off the mat On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on how the Democrats could take a leaf from the British parliamentary system to break out of their opinion poll slump.
Washington Post columnist Jason Willick discusses the latest facing NYC Mayor Adams Steve Inskeep talks with Jason Willick, a Washington Post columnist who argues the Trump administration needlessly created a scandal in its handling of corruption charges facing NYC Mayor Eric Adams. Steve Inskeep
Firings and bad vibes hit PNW's federal workers KUOW investigative reporter Ashley Hiruko joins Sound Politics Scott Greenstone and Libby Denkmann to discuss the potential impact of the firings, and what it’s like inside federal government buildings right now - from Seattle’s VA hospital to the National Labor Relations Board. Libby Denkmann
New York Gov. Hochul won't remove NYC Mayor Adams amid calls for him to step down New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will not remove New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office. He faces five federal charges of corruption and bribery -- charges which the DOJ says should be suspended. Brian Mann
US-UKRAINE POLITICAL CRISIS For three years, the U.S. has been Ukraine's leading supporter in its war with Russia. Yet with a series of stunning moves, President Trump is now sounding more aligned with Russia than with Ukraine. Joanna Kakissis
