The latest DOGE cuts and firings in the US
Air traffic controllers at the FAA, workers overseeing the bird flu outbreak, and scientists with the United States Department of Agriculture are facing job cuts and firings from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The IRS is reportedly next on the chopping block.
Air traffic controllers at the FAA, workers overseeing the bird flu outbreak, and scientists with the United States Department of Agriculture are facing job cuts and firings from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The IRS is reportedly next on the chopping block.
Tariffs starting to impact inflation in the US
The latest inflation numbers confirm what we have all felt in our wallets. Prices are going up and shoppers are feeling that pinch.
The latest inflation numbers confirm what we have all felt in our wallets. Prices are going up and shoppers are feeling that pinch.
Trump plans to shut down US Department of Education: How this will impact the country
"In an effort to cut down on spending, President Donald Trump wants to shut down the U.S. Department of Education. Joining us live on Good Day Seattle to discuss how this will impact children, families, and students is Becky Pringle, president of the National Education Association.
"In an effort to cut down on spending, President Donald Trump wants to shut down the U.S. Department of Education. Joining us live on Good Day Seattle to discuss how this will impact children, families, and students is Becky Pringle, president of the National Education Association.
European Union vows counter measures to US tariffs
The European Union chief vowed President Trump's latest tariffs will "not go unanswered", and it'll trigger countermeasures to protect its workers.
The European Union chief vowed President Trump's latest tariffs will "not go unanswered", and it'll trigger countermeasures to protect its workers.
Trump shuts down US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Protesters are calling on the Trump administration to change course and re-open the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). It is an independent agency of the United States government responsible for consumer protection in the financial sector. It was founded in 2011 after the Great Recession.
Protesters are calling on the Trump administration to change course and re-open the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). It is an independent agency of the United States government responsible for consumer protection in the financial sector. It was founded in 2011 after the Great Recession.
Musk doesn't want to buy TikTok; Trump stops minting new pennies
Elon Musk is not interested in buying TikTok. President Trump has directed the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies.
Elon Musk is not interested in buying TikTok. President Trump has directed the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies.
Trump to announce tariff on steel, aluminum from Canada, Mexico
President Trump says he plans to impose a new 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports including from Canada and Mexico.
President Trump says he plans to impose a new 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports including from Canada and Mexico.
Job gains cool in January
Job growth was weaker than expected in January, with economists expecting tens of thousands more jobs being created.
Job growth was weaker than expected in January, with economists expecting tens of thousands more jobs being created.
40,000 federal workers accept President Trump's buyout
More than 40,000 federal workers have accepted President Trump's buyout offer, which is part of his plan to reduce and restructure the federal workforce.
More than 40,000 federal workers have accepted President Trump's buyout offer, which is part of his plan to reduce and restructure the federal workforce.
President Trump proposes US takeover of Gaza
President Donald Trump said he wants the United States to take long-term ownership of the Gaza strip, saying the war-torn territory could become "the riviera of the Middle East".
President Donald Trump said he wants the United States to take long-term ownership of the Gaza strip, saying the war-torn territory could become "the riviera of the Middle East".
Trump's tariffs could cost WA billions of dollars
As President Trump puts a temporary pause on tariffs, economists are beginning to calculate the potential fallout from the trade disruptions on a state-by-state basis.
As President Trump puts a temporary pause on tariffs, economists are beginning to calculate the potential fallout from the trade disruptions on a state-by-state basis.
China counters with tariffs on US products
President Trump's 10% tariff on Chinese products just took effect Tuesday. Now China is responding with tariffs of their own.
President Trump's 10% tariff on Chinese products just took effect Tuesday. Now China is responding with tariffs of their own.
Decommissioned WA ferry 'Elwha' becomes floating office
The Elwha ferry, a fixture of Washington State Ferries (WSF) for over 50 years, has been sold to Everett Ship Repair for $100,000, where it will be repurposed into floating office and warehouse space.
The Elwha ferry, a fixture of Washington State Ferries (WSF) for over 50 years, has been sold to Everett Ship Repair for $100,000, where it will be repurposed into floating office and warehouse space.
How Canada's retaliatory tariffs will impact the US economy
Canada plans to impose their own tariffs on the United States to retaliate against the 25% tariffs announced by President Trump. Canada's tariffs are expected to impact every industry in the U.S.
Canada plans to impose their own tariffs on the United States to retaliate against the 25% tariffs announced by President Trump. Canada's tariffs are expected to impact every industry in the U.S.
US and Mexico reach tariff deal
Imposed US tariffs on key trade partners, Canada, Mexico and China, are already leaving an impact on the stock market. The U.S. and Mexico reached a deal on Monday regarding the tariffs.
Imposed US tariffs on key trade partners, Canada, Mexico and China, are already leaving an impact on the stock market. The U.S. and Mexico reached a deal on Monday regarding the tariffs.
Mexico, Canada respond to Trump tariff threats
Today, goods coming into the U.S. become more expensive. President Trump said he's placing import tariffs on production from several countries. Mexican and Canadian imports will face 25% tariffs, and goods from China will face a 10% tariff. Trump first threatened tariffs during his campaign and seems likely to follow through with that plan.
Today, goods coming into the U.S. become more expensive. President Trump said he's placing import tariffs on production from several countries. Mexican and Canadian imports will face 25% tariffs, and goods from China will face a 10% tariff. Trump first threatened tariffs during his campaign and seems likely to follow through with that plan.
President Trump hosts Republicans at one of his FL golf resorts
President Donald Trump hosted Republican lawmakers at one of his golf resorts. Trump is hoping to see his priorities make it into the spending bill, which includes tax cuts for corporations and high-income earners.
President Donald Trump hosted Republican lawmakers at one of his golf resorts. Trump is hoping to see his priorities make it into the spending bill, which includes tax cuts for corporations and high-income earners.
800+ teddy bears donated to grieving parents at WA hospital
When the MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup, Washington ran out of the teddy bears they give families who have lost an infant, the community showed up in droves to plug the gap.
When the MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup, Washington ran out of the teddy bears they give families who have lost an infant, the community showed up in droves to plug the gap.
As egg prices soar, restaurants get creative
The Department of Agriculture says the bird flu killed nearly 20 million egg laying chickens last year, affecting the price of eggs for you. Now, the Consumer Price Index says egg prices have jumped by almost 37% from what they were this same time last year. The high cost of eggs has some customers taking matters into their own hands by raising their own chickens
The Department of Agriculture says the bird flu killed nearly 20 million egg laying chickens last year, affecting the price of eggs for you. Now, the Consumer Price Index says egg prices have jumped by almost 37% from what they were this same time last year. The high cost of eggs has some customers taking matters into their own hands by raising their own chickens
Feeling extra tired? This virus could be the culprit, study suggests
Cases of chronic fatigue syndrome are 15 times higher than pre-pandemic.
Cases of chronic fatigue syndrome are 15 times higher than pre-pandemic.