Inslee warns against budget cuts on final day as governor “Abstract numerical cuts cause concrete personal pain,” Inslee said. Jeanie Lindsay
Democrats question Pete Hegseth's qualifications at Senate confirmation hearing today Pete Hegseth appeared before a Senate Committee for a public hearing on his nomination to be the next Secretary of Defense. Deirdre Walsh
How Marco Rubio's roots could impact his approach if confirmed as secretary of state During his political career, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio has focused his attacks on countries with communist governments and improving relationships with Latin America. Tristian Wood
Trump's 2nd-term foreign policy includes power plays in Greenland, Panama and beyond N.Y. Times journalist David Sanger says Trump's idea of America first is now less isolationism, more expansionism. He expects changes in the approach to Russia, China and the wars in Gaza and Ukraine. Dave Davies
RFK Jr. faces a complicated confirmation with some opposition on both sides of the aisle Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s views on vaccines and abortion rights are raising alarms across the political spectrum, as he's one of the more controversial picks for the president-elect's Cabinet. Sarah McCammon
Pete Hegseth, Trump's defense secretary pick, grilled at contentious Senate hearing Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to run the Department of Defense, answered questions Tuesday in a public hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee. Deirdre Walsh
Outgoing DHS Secretary Mayorkas discusses his agency's many roles NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with outgoing Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in part 2 of his exit interview. Steve Inskeep
Special counsel in Hunter Biden case denounces president for criticism of the probe In a final report on his investigation, special counsel David Weiss said President Biden's criticism "undermines the very foundation of what makes America's justice system fair and equitable." NPR Washington Desk
A look at the upcoming hearings for Trump's cabinet nominees Hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees begins on Tuesday and ramp up on Wednesday. Here's what to look for. Domenico Montanaro
3 things to watch as WA's 2025 legislative session kicks off Get ready for drama over new taxes, rent caps, and the state's new governor. Jeanie Lindsay