CPAC is an annual meeting of conservative leaders. How's it changed in recent years? The Conservative Political Action Conference, which meets on Saturday, has shifted toward President Trump and away from traditional conservatism. Stephen Fowler
Week in politics: Trump's policy towards Ukraine, mass firings at federal agencies We look at President Trump's embrace of Vladimir Putin as he turns his back on U.S. ally, Ukraine, as well as mass firings at government agencies and how that will affect the services they provide. Scott Simon
Hundreds of federal workers apply for unemployment in Washington state amid Trump's purge Amid a surge of federal firings nationwide, 362 federal workers have applied for unemployment in Washington state between Jan. 20, when President Trump took office, and Tuesday, according to a report released on Friday by Washington’s Employment Security Department. Scott Greenstone
Trump's legislative agenda faces a crucial test next week in the House Senators in D.C. were up into the early morning hours doing a "vote-a-rama." It's part of a budget resolution process being used to unlock a path to implement President Trump's legislative agenda. Barbara Sprunt
High-stakes showdown is brewing between a federal judge and Trump officials at USAID Aid groups are asking a federal judge to find USAID and State Department officials in contempt for not restoring funding to global programs. USAID says it has a legal right to cancel contracts. Frank Langfitt
This year's CPAC is a victory lap for Trump's first month in office The annual Conservative Political Action Conference is underway outside of Washington, D.C. A major theme has been the array of actions President Trump has taken during his first month in office. Stephen Fowler
House Republicans split over Medicaid changes to pay for Trump tax cuts The House GOP budget resolution relies on significant cuts to Medicaid. Some Republican lawmakers are warning about the effect this could have on their constituents. Deirdre Walsh
The week in Trump news Here are the highlights from a week that mark's one month of President Trump's term: Mass firings in the federal government, resignations in protest and controversial foreign policy moves. Domenico Montanaro
Seattle Mayor Harrell misled officer during 1996 arrest: police report unearthed Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell misled police in 1996 before being arrested at a riverboat casino in Iowa, a police report that surfaced this week alleges. Ashley Hiruko
The Jackpod: Off the mat On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on how the Democrats could take a leaf from the British parliamentary system to break out of their opinion poll slump.
