Colorado Democratic Gov. Jared Polis pushes back on some Trump ideas NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Gov. Jared Polis about his thoughts on the incoming Trump administration, and the power of pardons. Steve Inskeep
FBI Director Wray says he'll step down when the Biden administration ends in January Christopher Wray's decision is not a huge surprise. It comes less than two weeks after President-elect Donald Trump said he wants a veteran of his first term in office, Kash Patel, to replace Wray. Ryan Lucas
The next Democratic National Committee chair will have their work cut out for them National Democrats will meet this week to hash out rules for electing new leadership as the party regroups and reflects on the 2024 campaign. Stephen Fowler
North Carolina GOP lawmakers enact a law eroding the Democratic governor's powers North Carolina lawmakers have enacted a law over the governor's veto that would diminish the powers afforded to his successor and other other Democratic statewide winners in the Nov. 5 elections. The Associated Press
Washington voters agree — tax the wealthy The election dust has settled in Washington state and for the first time in over a decade residents have overwhelmingly voted in favor of taxing the wealthy. Teo Popescu
Secret payments to King County employee could become issue in race for county’s top job Whistleblower allegations of a kickback scheme involving a King County employee could prompt questions in the upcoming race for King County Executive. Amy Radil
Why a Washington state lawmaker is suing the nonprofit she created State Rep. Tarra Simmons is suing the nonprofit she created, Civil Survival Project, alleging the organization discriminated against her and violated the terms of her employment contract before firing her over the summer. Jeanie Lindsay
FBI Director Wray to resign at end of Biden administration Wray told employees at an FBI town hall that he is resigning next month to "avoid dragging the Bureau deeper into the fray." President-elect Donald Trump called the resignation "a great day for America." Carrie Johnson
Kimberly Guilfoyle is the latest Trump family ally chosen for an ambassadorship Kimberly Guilfoyle, who got engaged to Trump's son in 2020, is the latest appointee he's chosen from his family tree. There's a long and controversial history of presidents picking relatives for jobs. Rachel Treisman
Democratic Party of Wisconsin chair aims to become the national chair of the DNC Democrats trying to shake off last month's loss in the presidential race will meet this week to go over the rules to elect a new DNC Chair. The current chair is not running for reelection. Chuck Quirmbach
