The Jackpod: America as a dual state On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the division between the normative state and the prerogative state and the role that could be playing in the U.S. today.
A deadly standoff in 1992 changed federal use-of-force rules. Here's why it matters An encounter with white separatists decades ago led to new deadly force policies for some federal law enforcement. Minneapolis is raising questions about whether it's again time to revisit the issue. Odette Yousef
Trump administration's defense strategy tells allies to handle their own security The Pentagon released a priority-shifting National Defense Strategy late Friday that chastised U.S. allies to take control of their own security and reasserted the Trump administration's focus on dominance in the Western Hemisphere above a longtime goal of countering China. The Associated Press
Tax on short-term rentals like Airbnb again under discussion in WA The Washington Legislature is again considering empowering local governments to tax short-term housing rentals, much to the irritation of homeowners who rent out their properties on platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo. Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard
At Davos, U.S. allies question a fraying world order It was a volatile week for trans-Atlantic relations, marked by President Trump statements that unsettled global markets and strained ties with U.S. allies — on topics ranging from Greenland to Gaza. Willem Marx
The Trump administration admits even more ways DOGE accessed sensitive personal data New court documents reveal even more ways DOGE improperly accessed and shared sensitive personal data last year — and how that data appears to have been used to advance dubious fraud claims. Jude Joffe-Block
Trump pushes his power to new heights with help from loyal lieutenants As President Trump finishes the first year of his second term, it is clear there are fewer guardrails than last time. Tamara Keith
How Minnesota became the center of a political crisis In the days leading up to Renee Macklin Good's death, the political situation in Minneapolis had turned combustible. Her shooting has exposed how colliding forces set the stage for the ongoing crisis. Elena Moore
'Pain, betrayal, sadness': Danish veterans describe shock of Trump admin rhetoric Danish veterans say the rhetoric from the Trump administration has been painful. They describe feeling betrayed and abandoned by an ally after standing shoulder to shoulder with American soldiers. Barbara Sprunt
Here's how Trump has reshaped the country and eroded democratic norms In his first year back in the White House, President Trump has presided over a sweeping expansion of executive power while eroding democratic norms. NPR Staff
