Comcast lawsuit argues new Washington tax on advertising is illegal Comcast is suing to block a new Washington law imposing sales tax on advertising services, imperiling a financial linchpin lawmakers relied on to balance the state’s budget. Jerry Cornfield/Washington State Standard
Who is Fed nominee Stephen Miran, and why is he so controversial? Stephen Miran, who has served in both Trump administrations, said he will not resign from the White House if confirmed to the Federal Reserve Board, further stoking concerns about its independence. Rachel Treisman
Democrats will 'either adapt or die' as strategists push them onto new platforms Prominent Democratic lawmakers and influencers are encouraging their fellow Democrats to embrace social media and online video to reach voters or risk being left behind. Sacha Pfeiffer
A record number of congressional lawmakers aren't running for reelection in 2026. Here's the list NPR is tracking the record number of lawmakers in Congress who have already announced they don't plan to run for reelection ahead of the 2026 midterms. Stephen Fowler
Trump, fascinated by the royals, gets a rare second U.K. state visit Trump has long expressed fascination with the royal family. The U.K. government will tap into that this week during a state visit that combines pageantry and politics. Danielle Kurtzleben
Trump administration requests to access voting machines worries election officials A Justice Department official recently asked some Missouri counties to turn over their 2020 voting machines. The counties refused, drawing attention to the debate over election security. Scott Detrow
Politics chat: Assassination of Charlie Kirk and the rise of political violence We look at the political fallout of Charlie Kirk's assassination, as well as the possibility of a government shutdown as Congress considers President Trump's budget. Ayesha Rascoe
After Missouri, what state is next? A redistricting race started by Trump continues First Trump got Texas to redistrict to help Republicans win five House seats there. California Democrats are trying to counter that. Now Missouri lawmakers move to help the GOP win another seat. Larry Kaplow
President Trump's responses on political violence over time NPR's Tamara Keith examines President Trump's response to the Charlie Kirk assassination along with his reaction to a 2017 political shooting and other moments of political violence. Tamara Keith
Trump tells NATO members they must move first on Russia sanctions over Ukraine Trump tells NATO members they need to cut off Russia energy purchases before he will take bigger steps to isolate Russia over its war in Ukraine. Danielle Kurtzleben
