Pramila Jayapal on tariffs, immigration, and the latest news out of Washington D.C. Rep. Pramila Jayapal stops by the KUOW studios to sit down with Soundside host Libby Denkmann, discussing tariffs, immigration, and the future of the Democratic party. Libby Denkmann
Judge considers 'contempt' after Trump officials stonewall ruling on migrant removal flights U.S. District Judge James Boasberg Thursday pushed, once again, the Justice Department to explain its use of the Alien Enemies Act and provide key details and the timeline of the flights. Sergio Martínez-Beltrán
On top of layoffs, HHS ordered to cut 35% of spending on contracts Federal health agencies have to slash their spending by more than a third, on top of the 10,000-person staffing cuts. Sydney Lupkin
R.E.M.'s hometown of Athens, Ga., still welcomes fans 45 years after the band started there R.E.M. played its first concert there in 1980 and still draws fans to its hometown. A visit to Athens can be like a pilgrimage of the band's music. Melanie Peeples
A Pentagon inspector general announces investigation into Hegseth's use of Signal The announcement comes after lawmakers voiced concern about whether top national security officials discussed classified information on Signal about a military strike against Houthi rebels in Yemen. NPR Washington Desk
Education Dept. warns schools: Eliminate DEI programs or lose funding The department sent a letter to state leaders threatening the loss of funds for K-12 schools that don't follow its interpretation of civil rights laws. Jonaki Mehta
Cultural groups across U.S. told that federal humanities grants are terminated Among the thousands of groups affected by the sudden cessation of funds are state arts councils, museums, historic sites, archives, libraries, educators and media outlets in all 50 states. Elizabeth Blair
Judge rules Alabama can't prosecute groups helping patients get abortions elsewhere Although most abortions remain illegal in Alabama, the decision allows doctors and advocacy groups to tell patients about abortion options in other states, and help with travel and other costs Drew Hawkins
Trump's tariffs are so far-reaching they include several remote, uninhabited islands The global tariffs Trump announced this week include remote territories like Heard and McDonald Islands in the Indian Ocean that don't actually have human populations. Here's what to know about them. Rachel Treisman
We tried out the Nintendo Switch 2 — it's a solid console sequel We played hours of Nintendo Switch 2 games the same day President Trump announced new global tariffs. Despite the hefty price tag, it's a solid evolution of one of the world's most popular consoles. James Perkins Mastromarino
