Environment Trump's energy emergency is a gift to fossil fuel firms. It's likely headed to court President Trump signed a "national energy emergency" that gives his administration new powers to boost fossil fuel development around the country. Jeff Brady
Politics Doug Collins, Trump's nominee to lead the VA, vows to work across the aisle to help vets Senators from both parties did push Collins about how he will solve problems that have plagued the VA for decades, like delivering timely health care and protecting whistle-blowers. Quil Lawrence
Politics Some Trump voters express reservations with his sweeping Jan. 6 pardons One Trump voter told NPR he supported pardons related to the Capitol attack, but has a tougher time reconciling pardons for rioters who were violent with police. Ashley Lopez Elena Moore
Politics Trump administration puts federal diversity, equity, and inclusion staff on leave Employees in the programs will be placed on paid administrative leave. Agencies have the next few days to submit reports on how they are complying with the orders, including plans to fire them. Ayana Archie
Politics Trump pardons Ross Ulbricht, creator of the Silk Road dark web marketplace Ulbricht operated the anonymous digital marketplace known as Silk Road when law enforcement arrested him. The pardon fulfills a campaign pledge Trump made to Ulbricht's Libertarian supporters. Jenna McLaughlin
Politics Affidavit by Hegseth's ex-sister-in-law makes new claims about his behavior Hegseth was voted out of committee Monday along party lines. The Senate is expected to take up his nomination soon; it is unclear how these new allegations will alter the trajectory of his nomination. NPR Washington Desk
Politics This time, it's gubernatorial: Gov. Ferguson on how Washington will face another Trump administration In his first interview with KUOW as Washington's governor, Ferguson said nothing Trump did on his first day as president surprised him. Jeanie Lindsay
Politics Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde confronts Trump in sermon At a sermon preached to President Trump at Washington National Cathedral, Bishop Mariann Budde asked him to "have mercy" on people who are "scared," including LGBTQ+ children. Jason DeRose Sarah Ventre
Politics America's views on inauguration With all eyes on Washington for President Trump's inauguration, celebrations and commiseration rang out across the country in different ways. Don Gonyea Stephen Fowler Ari Shapiro
Politics Trump's focus on Alaska President Donald Trump issued a flurry of orders yesterday focused on boosting energy production and rolling back some climate regulations. One order stood out, focusing on a single state: Alaska. Liz Ruskin Juana Summers