6 federal workers get their jobs back in 1st successful challenge to Trump's firings The Merit Systems Protection Board, the quasi-judicial agency that hears appeals in federal employee labor disputes, has ordered a stay in the firing of six probationary employees. Andrea Hsu
Tuesday Evening Headlines Trump's refugee ban blocked by Seattle judge, WA arts orgs worry they'll lose federal funding, and Heaven Sent Fried Chicken is closing up shop. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. Paige Browning
Judge tells Trump administration it has less than 2 days to resume USAID funding U.S. District Judge Amir H. Ali said officials have provided no evidence of compliance with repeated orders to unfreeze the money. Frank Langfitt
Does the Washington flag need a facelift? Earlier this year Edmonds state Representative Strom Peterson put forward a bill to potentially change the state’s flag. But what makes a good banner? Libby Denkmann
Hundreds of incarcerated people in Washington might soon be eligible for a resentencing As many as 700 incarcerated people in Washington state are serving additional time for crimes they committed as minors. A few weeks ago, a new bill was introduced to amend this oversight. Lauren Williams
City Elections & Democracy Vouchers - What you need to know Seattle Times city hall reporter David Kroman joins Soundside to look at the upcoming citywide elections, and the Democracy Vouchers being mailed to residents this week. Jason Burrows
House budget vote marks a key test for Trump's agenda, with GOP support still unclear With a final vote fast approaching, GOP leaders were still working to wrangle support from inside the party for a sweeping multitrillion plan to address defense, energy, immigration and tax policy. Claudia Grisales
Rollback of diversity efforts leaves teachers wondering about effects on Black History Month The Education Department's efforts to keep racial diversity out of schools has left educators wondering how and when to teach students about Black history, especially during Black History Month. Kassidy Arena
Upheaval and firings at CDC raise fears about disease outbreak response Staff and observers worry that the agency may not be prepared for emerging threats including bird flu and insect-borne diseases. Will Stone
21 DOGE staffers resign, saying they won't help 'dismantle' public services Twenty-one members of the United States DOGE Service have resigned, they said in an anonymous letter, citing DOGE's ongoing work dramatically reshaping the federal government. NPR Washington Desk