Trump expands military use at the southern border. Are there legal limits? The Posse Comitatus Act restricts using federal troops in civilian law enforcement. Exceptions exist, but Trump's crackdown on immigration is shaping up to be a major test for the law. Juliana Kim
20 years later, the Real ID deadline is here. Here's why it took so long Real ID will be enforced in U.S. airports starting May 7. Implementing the law involved years of negotiations between federal and state officials. Martin Kaste
Critics warn DOJ is being politicized despite vows to end its purported weaponization Critics warn that despite President Trump's call to end the purported weaponization of the Justice Department, it has become more politicized in the president's first three months back in office. Ryan Lucas
Trump has said Canada should be the 51st state. Today, he meets its prime minister Prime Minister Mark Carney won the Canadian election vowing to take on President Trump. Tuesday, they meet for the first time in the Oval Office. Lexie Schapitl
This online game lets Italians predict the next pope like fantasy football As the papal conclave nears, people in Italy turn to an online game for some possible outcomes. The goal is to exchange glory, not cash. Nia Dumas
Trump administration asks court to toss suit restricting access to abortion drug The Trump administration on Monday asked a judge to toss out a lawsuit from three GOP-led states seeking to cut off telehealth access to abortion medication mifepristone. The Associated Press
El Salvador president orders arrest of bus company heads for defying free ride policy Bukele had announced that all bus fares for a week would be completely free due to construction the government was carrying out on one of the main highways running through San Salvador. The Associated Press
Trump restricts funding for 'gain-of-function' research — calling it dangerous President Trump issued an executive order Monday banning federal funding for any research abroad that involves a field of scientific study known as "gain-of-function" research. Here's what it means. Rob Stein
Monday Evening Headlines The Hoh Rainforest Road will reopen soon, the light rail is expanding on the east side this week, and Washington is continuing to sue the Trump administration. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. Paige Browning
Why there's a good chance your city is facing a budget cliff King County is facing a $150 million gap. Tacoma? It had to fill a $24 million hole late last year. Spokane County? $20 million short. Yakima? $9 million. Cle Elum is filing for bankruptcy. So what is going on with local governments across the state? Libby Denkmann