Politics From deportations to health care, state lawmakers are key for much of Trump's domestic agenda Federal power only goes so far. State governors and legislatures have wide authority over local law enforcement, schools, health and how cities and counties handle immigration. Larry Kaplow
Politics Reconciliation is the key to unlocking Trump's agenda. Here's how it works Republicans in Congress are turning to a tool of the budget process to pass major elements of President Trump's agenda without the threat of a filibuster from Senate Democrats. Barbara Sprunt
Politics 5 signs that a U.S.-Europe split is widening As the Trump administration ramps up its rhetoric against Ukraine and NATO, European countries are taking note — with increasing alarm. Scott Neuman
Politics Federal agencies still can't agree on 'What did you do last week?' email "No one knows what we are supposed to do," said one federal employee amid conflicting and shifting guidance on whether to comply with Elon Musk's directive to list five accomplishments. Shannon Bond Stephen Fowler Andrea Hsu Pien Huang
Politics Court ruling lets White House ban on the Associated Press continue, for now The Trump administration may continue — for now — to keep the AP from covering key events. A federal judge declined to issue a temporary restraining order on Monday. David Folkenflik
Politics Lawsuit challenges Trump administration's mass firings and '5 things' email Labor unions have sued the U.S. Office of Personnel Management over the Trump administration's firing of tens of thousands of employees and its email to federal workers asking what they did last week. Andrea Hsu Play AudioListen 4 mins
Politics President Trump names right-wing podcast host Dan Bongino as FBI deputy director President Trump has named right-wing podcast host Dan Bongino as the FBI's deputy director. That means Bongino will be the number two official behind the recently confirmed director Kash Patel. Ryan Lucas Play AudioListen 5 mins
Politics Tesla's direct car sales loophole survives in Washington state — for now Two bills that would’ve ended a loophole benefitting Tesla died in the Washington State Legislature last week. Scott Greenstone
Politics Trump and Macron meet in Washington as Europe pleads for continued help with Ukraine During a joint press conference President Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron highlighted their friendly relationship, even when they appeared far apart on the war in Ukraine. Franco Ordoñez Play AudioListen 4 mins
Politics What to know about Dan Bongino, the media personality tapped as FBI deputy director Dan Bongino has been chosen as the FBI's second-in-command, a job that doesn't need Senate confirmation. Here's what to know about the Secret Service agent-turned-conservative media personality. Rachel Treisman
