Supreme Court Shuts Door On Trump Election Prospects Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued four states that Joe Biden won, claiming their changes to election procedures during the pandemic violated federal law. Barbara Sprunt
Why our leaders are leaving Seattle, this week Bill Radke reviews the week's news with KUOW reporter Casey Martin, New York Times technology correspondent Karen Weise and the editor at PubliCola, Erica C. Barnett. Sarah Leibovitz
Joe Biden, Kamala Harris Named 'Time' Person Of The Year The two made the cut after topping Time's shortlist that included President Trump, the movement for racial justice, Dr. Anthony Fauci and medical workers on the front line of COVID-19. Jaclyn Diaz
Biden Made Big Promises On Juvenile Justice. Activists Worry It's Not Enough Reforming juvenile justice is a critical part of broader criminal justice reform, advocates say. They want action from Washington beyond what the Biden team has promised. Kalyani Saxena
Morale Down, Federal Workforce Gets Ready For A New Boss The federal workforce has often been pilloried by President Trump, but still there are far more applicants than there are federal jobs. Brian Naylor
For Air Force Leader, Making Video On Racism He's Faced Was 'The Right Thing To Do' Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Brown, the first African-American to lead one of the U.S. Armed Forces, says he was compelled to speak out after the police killing of George Floyd. Rachel Martin
News Brief: Pfizer Vaccine Vote, COVID-19 Relief Package, Georgia Election Lawsuits An FDA advisory committee voted in favor of granting emergency use authorization of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine. Talks for another relief package drag on. And, an update on Georgia's election lawsuits.
What China's Expecting With A Biden Presidency China is looking for a restart with Joe Biden, responding in a measured way as the Trump administration slaps more sanctions on Beijing. John Ruwitch
Pompeo's Legacy Of Partisanship And Wading Into Political Waters Mike Pompeo's critics see his trip to Georgia, less than a month before key Senate runoff races, as another example of the secretary of state breaking norms by getting involved in domestic politics. Michele Kelemen
Biden Announces Two More Top Picks: Susan Rice and Denis McDonough President-elect Biden has picked two more for top positions: Susan Rice is set to lead the White House Domestic Policy Council and Denis McDonough is his pick to run Veterans Affairs.