Rally against rent gouging in WA

Washington rents are some of the highest in the United States. Now, a policy that would prohibit rent increases of more than 7% passed in the house this week and now heads to the senate.

US Department of Education to cut nearly half its staff

The U.S. Department of Education is cutting its workforce nearly in half. More than 1,300 employees have been told they're being laid off. Newly confirmed Education Secretary Linda McMahon said it's all part of President Trump's plan to abolish the agency.

Canada, European Union announce countermeasures to U.S. tariffs

US President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports are in effect. In response, Canada announced $20 billion in retaliatory tariffs. The European Union announces retaliatory trade action, saying duties on industrial and agricultural products will go into effect on April 1.

Trump's address to Congress: Analysis by historian, constitutional expert

President Donald Trump gave his first address to a joint session of Congress since returning to office. He laid out his plans for the 'Renewal of the American Dream.' Joining Good Day Seattle for an in-depth analysis of Trump's remarks is historian and constitutional expert, Seattle University School of Law professor Andrew Siegel.

How cutting Medicaid will impact US

Medicaid is a healthcare program that covers 72 million Americans. In the latest congressional budget bill, lawmakers are seeking to make deep cuts to federally funded programs in the U.S. Medicaid is one of those programs.

US and Ukraine agree to terms on minerals deal

After pressure from the Trump administration, Ukraine agreed to a deal that allows the U.S. to mine one of its natural resources in exchange for the construction of a reconstruction fund and possible security guarantees - which will be negotiated later.