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Washington's legislature approved a budget and a rent cap, Governor Bob Ferguson is popular with Republicans, and Starbucks Workers United still doesn't have a contract. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
- Paige Browning
After a state Supreme Court ruling, what's next for Spokane's camping ban?

The ruling struck down Proposition 1, a camping ban introduced by a citizen-led initiative that was overwhelmingly passed by Spokane voters in 2023.
- Libby Denkmann
What is pension spiking, and how is it costing the state of WA millions?

Seattle Times data journalist Manuel Villa breaks down pension spiking, and how it affects retirement funds in Washington State.
- Libby Denkmann
Trump thinks Hegseth will 'get it together' amid Pentagon staff chaos

As questions swirl around the fate of the secretary of defense, former colleagues paint a troubling picture of Hegseth's Pentagon.
- Tom Bowman
The White House threatens sanctuary cities in another EO, but courts are skeptical

President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order aimed at identifying sanctuary cities, part of a broader effort to target jurisdictions that limit cooperation with ICE.
- Joel Rose
DOGE employees gain accounts on classified networks holding nuclear secrets

Two DOGE employees have access to a network used to transmit classified nuclear weapons data and a separate network used by the Department of Defense, sources tell NPR.
- Geoff Brumfiel
Putin declares a 3-day ceasefire for May's WWII anniversary. Ukraine says why wait?

Russia declared a three-day ceasefire in Ukraine starting May 8 for the anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany. Ukraine called for an immediate, 30-day truce instead.
- Charles Maynes
Inside Pope Francis' final resting place

Pope Francis was laid to rest on Saturday after a funeral mass in Saint Peter’s Square. His tomb is at Saint Mary Major Basilica in Rome, which is known for its history, architecture, and works of art.
DHL reverses course and resumes shipping packages valued over $800 to U.S. consumers

The policy reversal comes one week after the global shipping company said it would halt such shipments due to new U.S. customs rules.
- Joe Hernandez
A major power outage is reported in Spain and Portugal, disabling their capitals

Subway networks, phone lines, traffic lights, ATM machines and more were knocked offline in the two countries and parts of France around midday Monday.
- The Associated Press

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