Fired Copyright Office head sues Trump administration over removal Shira Perlmutter's termination came shortly after the Copyright Office published a long-anticipated report on artificial intelligence. Andrew Limbong
The White House rejects a watchdog finding that it's breaking the law over halted funds The White House budget office rejected the conclusion of a nonpartisan congressional watchdog that said the Trump administration is breaking the law by not spending funds as directed by Congress. Deepa Shivaram
Trump threatens steep tariffs on trade with the European Union — and on iPhones Trump said on social media that he had recommended 50% tariffs on European Union products starting June 1 — and warned Apple's CEO to move manufacturing of iPhones to the United States. Danielle Kurtzleben
A federal judge further halts Trump's radical transformation of government In her order, U.S. District Judge Susan Illston said the president may not initiate large-scale executive branch reorganization without approval from Congress. Andrea Hsu
9 things to know about the big, private-school voucher plan in Republicans' tax bill NPR asked researchers, advocates, tax experts, a parent and a public school leader for their thoughts on this first-of-its-kind national voucher plan. Here's what they said. Cory Turner
Graphics: Here's what it will take to transform the Qatari jet into Air Force One The U.S. has officially accepted a luxury jetliner from Qatar as a gift, and slated it to become a new Air Force One. Experts say that overhaul could take years and cost hundreds of millions. Kat Lonsdorf
Looks like they made it, or not. Highlights from Washington's 2025 legislative session The work of governing a state comes to a pinnacle every year when the governor signs or vetoes legislation. Nearly 500 bills were completed this session in Olympia. That’s a lot to keep track of. To focus on some highlights, KUOW’s Kim Malcolm spoke to Olympia correspondent Jeanie Lindsay. Jeanie Lindsay Play AudioListen 6 mins
Lawsuit challenges USDA demand for food stamp data as some states prepare to comply The suit claims that efforts to get sensitive information about food aid recipients from states violates federal privacy laws. Stephen Fowler
Voice of America's prospects appear grim after appeals court order A federal appeals court said it would not intervene — at least for now — to thwart the Trump administration's plans for the near-total dismantlement of Voice of America. David Folkenflik
Ferguson breaks with past Washington governors — on his official bill-signing pens What pen a governor uses to sign laws might not seem that important — but it’s a token and often an extension of who they are as a person. Scott Greenstone
