Downbeat outlook persists in WA’s final budget forecast of the year Washington state budget writers got a mild dose of good news on Tuesday, but are still looking at a strained balance sheet. Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard
How Kash Patel is roiling the FBI and changing its mission New Yorker writer Marc Fisher says Patel became FBI director without senior law enforcement experience because of his loyalty to Trump and willingness to seek retribution for his perceived enemies. Terry Gross
House and Senate send bill to release Epstein files to Trump's desk A measure to compel the Justice Department to release its files on Jeffrey Epstein is on its way to President Trump's desk after quickly advancing through both chambers of Congress Tuesday. Sam Gringlas
Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., on the vote to release the Epstein files Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire reacts after both chambers of Congress moved to force the Justice Department to release its files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Leila Fadel
How a small Chicago nonprofit is resisting Trump's war on DEI Since 1981, Chicago Women in Trades has worked to promote equity by getting more women into the construction trades. Now the nonprofit faces a different challenge: Trump's efforts to erase DEI. Andrea Hsu
Poll: Democrats have biggest advantage for control of Congress in 8 years A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows some major warning signs for President Trump and Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterm elections as Americans want the president to focus on lowering prices. Domenico Montanaro
Antisemitism task force regroups after severing ties with the Heritage Foundation After cutting ties with the Heritage Foundation, an antisemitism task force formed to address what they described as left-wing antisemitism has reformed independently and broadened its focus. Sarah McCammon
House approves legislation to release Epstein files The House voted overwhelmingly to approve a bill that would compel the Department of Justice to release files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Claudia Grisales
U.S. deports dozens of migrants to Ukraine amid war Immigration lawyers say those deported to Ukraine could be conscripted to fight in the war, contrary to international laws that prohibit deportations to places where people could face violence. Polina Lytvynova
Trump administration rule could further penalize immigrants for using benefits The Trump administration is bringing back a policy that could penalize migrants for using public benefits if they're seeking a green card or visa. Ximena Bustillo
