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A Republican-backed bill would upend voter registration. Here are 8 things to know

Congressional Republicans are pushing legislation that would make sweeping changes to voter registration, including requiring those signing up to present documents proving U.S. citizenship.
- Jude Joffe-Block
Trump's policies are destabilizing mental health care for veterans, sources say

The Department of Veterans Affairs is one of the largest providers of mental health care in the U.S. Its integrated care model means patients are already feeling the cuts and changes that are underway.
- Katia Riddle
Trump administration slams brakes on government's adoption of electric vehicles

Memos obtained by NPR show a key federal agency has paused orders of zero-emission vehicles and some federally owned EV chargers will be turned off.
- Nathaniel Minor
Trump buys a Tesla with Elon Musk in tow, at the White House

The president perused a series of Teslas with the company's CEO, who also serves as Trump's adviser.
- Deepa Shivaram
How Rainier Beer went from an old fashioned brew to an advertising icon

For decades, Rainier Beer commercials captivated audiences through its Northwest spirit and eclectic style, and it owes its success to this small local advertising firm.
- Libby Denkmann
Tuesday Evening Headlines

UW will pay out $4 million to settle tuition lawsuit, bill to require gun safety course advances in Olympia, and a Seattle law firm targeted by President Trump hits back with a lawsuit. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
- Paige Browning
Pramila Jayapal on federal spending, a potential trade war, and more

Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal shares her view from the House of Representatives with Soundside.
- Libby Denkmann
Law firm says Trump order targeting it specifically is attack on rule of law

Perkins Coie's lawsuit is in response to President Trump's executive order that accused the firm of "dishonest and dangerous activity" that sought to overturn laws and elections and of allegedly discriminatory DEI policies.
- Ryan Lucas
U.S. Education Department says it is cutting nearly half of all staff

According to the department, more than 1,300 positions will be cut as a result of this reduction in force. Roughly another 600 employees have accepted voluntary resignations or retired.
- Jonaki Mehta
'There's a serious safety issue', investigators say following DCA mid-air collision

The January mid-air collision with the Army helicopter happened as the American Airlines jet was about to land at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. All 67 people on both aircraft died.
- Russell Lewis

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