Michigan judge dismisses charges against 15 pro-Trump 'fake electors' A Michigan judge has dismissed criminal charges against 15 people who signed false certificates saying Donald Trump won the state's electoral votes in 2020. Benjamin Swasey
Sen. Richard Blumenthal discusses his bill proposing additional sanctions on Russia NPR speaks with U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., about his bipartisan bill proposing additional sanctions on Russia and new penalties for its trading partners, including China. Leila Fadel
Estate of Jeffrey Epstein gives Congress 'birthday book' allegedly signed by Trump Democrats on the House Oversight Committee said the book included a tawdry drawing and note that appeared to include President Trump's signature. Trump had previously denied its existence. Jason Breslow
Some gerrymandering opponents are pivoting their strategies after Trump's map push After President Trump sparked congressional redistricting fights in Texas, California and Missouri, some advocacy groups are pivoting their strategies against partisan gerrymandering. Hansi Lo Wang
De minimis tariff exemption ends We look at what the de minimis tariff exemption is, why ending it has resulted in shipping chaos around the world, and who wins and loses from the end of this policy.
Food-makers are phasing out artificial dyes. The problem: Americans love the color Sam's Club is among the food makers removing artificial dyes from products, yet hoping shoppers don't notice a difference in color. But why? Alina Selyukh
Vance tries to win support for Trump's spending bill from Wisconsin's steelworkers Vice President JD Vance hopes President Trump's mega spending bill is received favorably, especially in Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional district, which is a key race in next year's midterm elections. Chuck Quirmbach
Politics chat: Trump's plans for Chicago, spending bill rebrand, redistricting fight We take a look at President Trump's plan to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago, the rebranding of his mega spending bill, and the latest on the redistricting fight. Ayesha Rascoe
Key officials in the Trump administration hold multiple positions. Here's a closer look President Trump has been awarding trusted aides with more than one job. But how does this affect the function of those positions? Tamara Keith
Week in Politics: National Guard to Chicago; latest job figures; the Department of War We discuss the possible deployment of the National Guard to Chicago, a stalled job market, and what the renaming of the Department of Defense might signal. Ron Elving