Trump defends key negotiator after leaked phone call appears to show him coaching Russia A transcript of the call appears to show Steve Witkoff coaching his Russian counterpart on how they could get a better deal to end the war in Ukraine Franco Ordoñez
What's in Seattle's budget? Mapping the $8.9 billion spending plan Mayor Harrell leaves for Wilson The Seattle City Council last week approved Mayor Bruce Harrell’s $9 billion dollar budget for 2026. That means when Seattle Mayor-elect Katie Wilson takes office in January, she and the new City Council will inherit those funding choices. Here’s what to know in the meantime — explained in pizza terms. Teo Popescu
The Georgia election interference case against Trump and others has been dropped The historic Georgia election interference case against President Trump and allies for their efforts to overturn the 2020 election is no more. Sam Gringlas
Trump spares turkeys — but not his political opponents — at annual pardoning ceremony President Trump brought grievances to the Thanksgiving pardoning ceremony on Tuesday. He joked about sending the turkeys to a prison in El Salvador, and claimed that last year's turkey pardons were invalid. The Associated Press
Sworn in early, Exec Zahilay is ready to shake up King County Surrounded by kids from the audience and holding his baby daughter, Girmay Zahilay was sworn in Tuesday as the 10th King County executive and the youngest ever to hold the position. Scott Greenstone
Sen. Mark Kelly responds to Pentagon investigation Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., and other house Democrats released a video last week letting service members know they can refuse illegal orders. Kelly is now being investigated for misconduct. John Ketchum
Rep. Greene's constituents say they are surprised by her decision to resign NPR traveled to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's Georgia district to hear what her constituents thought about their congresswoman's decision to resign next year after a falling out with President Trump. Sarah Kallis
The case against Comey failed because of Trump's prosecutor. Who is she? A federal judge dismissed the Justice Department's cases against James Comey and Letitia James, saying the prosecutor who led them was unlawfully appointed. Here's what to know about her. Rachel Treisman
Democrats plan a new investment in winning rural voters, who've fled the party Democrats are announcing a new investment to win over voters in rural areas — where the party has suffered deep losses in recent elections — by leaning on an economic message. Ashley Lopez
Pentagon investigating Sen. Mark Kelly for telling troops to refuse 'illegal orders' The Pentagon is opening an inquiry into Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly after the retired Navy captain and other Democrats recorded a video urging military members not to comply with illegal orders. Quil Lawrence
