Politics Trump orders end of humanitarian parole for migrants of 4 countries Under the Biden administration, migrants from embattled countries could apply for entry for humanitarian reasons, without having to attempt to cross into the U.S. illegally. Sergio Martínez-Beltrán
Politics With fewer protesters and a renewed focus, activists plan for a second round of Trump President-elect Donald Trump takes office Monday and Democratic organizers are not seeing the mass-scale opposition they witnessed in 2017. So, they're adjusting with a focus on Trump's agenda. Elena Moore
Politics Democrats pour into Washington state as Republicans leave, analysis shows Washington voters shifted toward Donald Trump less than any state in last year's election. A big reason could be: who's moving here, and who's moving out. Scott Greenstone
Politics A need for speed: Several states are looking for ways to count votes faster Lawmakers in California and other states want to change vote-counting rules to speed up the process. One key question is whether counting can be sped up without sacrificing access to the ballot. Ashley Lopez
Politics Despite Trump's win, 'election integrity' activists still seek sweeping voting changes Republican voters say they trust the 2024 election was administered well, yet pro-Trump conservatives are pushing some sweeping reforms to voting systems. Miles Parks
Politics Jan. 6 is set to be different this year — in a big way and more subtle ways too In response to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot four years ago, Congress passed new rules to govern the presidential certification process. Those rules will be in effect Monday. Miles Parks
Politics Don't defend the status quo, exiting Congressmember Kilmer says “This was a change election,” Congressmember Derek Kilmer told KUOW's Soundside. “People were unhappy. Candidly, I don’t think we should be defenders of the status quo." Libby Denkmann KUOW Staff
Politics 'I was very concerned.' U.S. Rep. Adam Smith reflects on Biden's 2024 presidential campaign Dyer Oxley
Politics How much power would RFK Jr. have at HHS? A former health secretary weighs in Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is making the case with senators that he should lead Health and Human Services. Kathleen Sebelius, who had the job under Obama, explains the power and limits of the role. Dan Gorenstein
Politics 'Fake electors' from 2020 are casting 2024 votes for Trump while facing felony charges Eight of the Republicans set to cast Michigan and Nevada's 2024 Electoral College votes for President-elect Donald Trump still face felony charges related to efforts to reverse Trump's 2020 loss. Hansi Lo Wang
