The GOP megabill could cost trillions, putting focus on fiscal conservatism rhetoric President Trump's signature domestic policy bill is estimated to add trillions to the deficit. And that's putting new focus on Republicans and their rhetoric about fiscal conservatism. Claudia Grisales
Mayor Harrell says Seattle's FIFA countdown clock sends a political message Seattle started its official countdown Wednesday, marking one year until it hosts the FIFA World Cup. Joshua McNichols
She served the American people for 35 years. Now her retirement income is on the line President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" making its way through Congress includes a significant cut to federal employees' retirement benefits. Andrea Hsu
Where public opinion stands on Trump's immigration policy Protests around the country continue and the Trump administration forges ahead with its aggressive immigration enforcement. Here's where public opinion stands on immigration. Domenico Montanaro
Trump's DOJ makes its most sweeping demand for election data yet Voting officials say they've never seen a demand like the one the Justice Department sent to Colorado last month. Jude Joffe-Block
Rep. McIver is indicted on federal charges related to tussle at immigration facility The indictment was announced by interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba. Rep. McIver says the proceedings against her are "a brazen attempt at political intimidation." Bill Chappell
What is the status of DOGE now that Elon Musk is gone? Washington Post Reporter Hannah Natanson says DOGE's mass firings made the government more inefficient. She also explains the risks of DOGE creating a massive database for the Trump administration. Terry Gross
Gov. Ferguson prepares for possibility of Trump deploying troops in Washington Washington leaders have been preparing for months for the possibility of President Donald Trump mobilizing the military against the governor’s wishes, as he did over the weekend in response to protests in California. Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard
Elon Musk says some of his social media posts about Trump 'went too far' Musk has quietly deleted some of his inflammatory tweets about Trump since last week. In a podcast episode released Wednesday, Trump said he was disappointed in Musk but had "no hard feelings." Rachel Treisman
How Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' threatens access to Obamacare If the law passes, new paperwork requirements and other logistical hurdles could lead to millions of people on ACA plans becoming uninsured, according to Congressional Budget Office. Julie Appleby