Joy Reid fired from MSNBC amid network shakeup Reid is a longtime political commentator who has been vocal on progressive issues and sharply critical of President Trump. Alana Wise
Who is Alice Marie Johnson, Trump's newly appointed 'pardon czar'? Johnson, now 69, was facing life in prison without the possibility of parole for being a first-time nonviolent drug offender. Chandelis Duster
Reconciliation is the key to unlocking Trump's agenda. Here's how it works Republicans in Congress are turning to a tool of the budget process to pass major elements of President Trump's agenda without the threat of a filibuster from Senate Democrats. Barbara Sprunt
5 signs that a U.S.-Europe split is widening As the Trump administration ramps up its rhetoric against Ukraine and NATO, European countries are taking note — with increasing alarm. Scott Neuman
Top Ukrainian official says Kyiv will refuse any 'bad' peace deal Ihor Brusylo, deputy head of Ukraine's President's Office, tells NPR Trump is a "peacemaker and dealmaker," while expressing hope the U.S. continues to provide aid to Ukraine. Steve Inskeep
Clint Hill, the Secret Service agent who tried to shield the Kennedys, dies at 93 Hill received Secret Service awards and was promoted for his actions that day, but for decades blamed himself for Kennedy's death, saying he would gladly have given his life to save the president. The Associated Press
Monday Evening Headlines Starbucks to lay off 1,100 corporate workers, Seattleites protest Elon Musk at Tesla dealership, and all WA students would get free meals under new proposal. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. Paige Browning
State schools chief pushes back on federal DEI directives Washington’s top education leader, Chris Reykdal, says schools shouldn’t make any changes in response to the Trump administration’s recent edict to axe race-based initiatives. Hans Anderson
Federal agencies still can't agree on 'What did you do last week?' email "No one knows what we are supposed to do," said one federal employee amid conflicting and shifting guidance on whether to comply with Elon Musk's directive to list five accomplishments. Pien Huang