Greenland latest: Trump charging tariff to 8 European countries
President Donald Trump says he'll charge a 10% import tax starting in February on goods from eight European countries because of opposition to U.S. control of Greenland.
Trump acks off from Insurrection Act threat
A federal judge has ruled that federal officers in Minneapolis can no longer detain or release tear gas on peaceful protesters, coming as President Trump seems to be backing off from threats of using the Insurrection Act.
Minnesota ICE protests: Restraining order bans arrests, use of chemical irritants against peaceful protesters
A temporary restraining order has been granted that will ban federal agents from retaliating against, arresting, detaining or using chemical irritants against people engaging in peaceful protest.
WA Gov. Ferguson's ‘millionaire tax’ prompts concerns of universal income tax
During the opening ceremony of the legislature this week, Governor Ferguson called his proposal for a millionaire’s tax ‘truly historic.’
WA bill to ban face coverings for law enforcement advances to Senate
A Washington bill aimed at preventing ICE from wearing face coverings is heading to the Senate floor.
Walz, Frey to be investigated for allegedly impeding law enforcement: Report
Federal prosecutors are likely to investigate both Gov. Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly impeding law enforcement efforts in the wake of Operation Metro Surge.
Trump's supporters offer mixed reviews of president in latest poll
A new poll shows that nearly a year into President Donald Trump’s second term, some Republicans express less favorable views of his performance on several key issues.
The last time the Insurrection Act was used
President Donald Trump’s threat to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minnesota is unprecedented, experts say, because “none of the criteria have been met.”
Stimulus payment January 2026, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Florida governor candidate proposes 'sin tax' on OnlyFans creators
Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback is proposing a hefty crackdown on OnlyFans creators in the state.
Washington bill to change elected sheriff eligibility draws debate
Several local sheriffs testified against a Washington bill that could change requirements for law enforcement officers and sheriff candidates.
WA bill changing sheriff, officer eligibility draws debate
The first public hearing on a bill that would change the eligibility requirements for elected sheriffs and law enforcement officers was held on Thursday, drawing arguments from both sides.
Feds target 4 WA school districts over transgender athlete policies
The U.S. Department of Education has opened a civil rights investigation into four Washington school districts over the participation of transgender students in girls’ sports.
Ferguson calls proposed millionaire tax ‘historic’ as debate intensifies in Olympia, WA
Gov. Bob Ferguson is pushing a proposed millionaire tax he says could generate more than $3 billion a year to support families, small businesses and public services, calling it a historic step during the Legislature’s opening ceremonies. The proposal is already drawing sharp debate, with supporters backing higher taxes on the wealthy and Republicans questioning its legality under Washington’s constitution.
One year in: Poll reveals how Americans feel about Trump's return to White House
As President Donald Trump marks a full year of his second term, his approval ratings are shifting. From the economy to foreign policy, a new poll reveals what’s driving public opinion on his performance.
Madison Sheahan, ICE's deputy director, resigns to run for Congress
Madison Sheahan, the deputy director for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), is leaving her role to run for Congress in Ohio.
Senate vote to reign in Trump's war powers fails
President Trump says he is making great progress with Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez, partnering on oil and trade. But many in Congress are wary of the U.S. incursion to the South American country.
People demand change to WA state law they say endangers children
People are fed up with a Washington state law that they say leaves children in dangerous and even deadly situations.
Concerns over WA's Keeping Families Together Act
The Keeping Families Together Act passed several years ago, intended to crack down on racial and economic injustice within child protective services. But some say it's forced kids to remain in dangerous and deadly situations in the custody of biological parents who are addicted to hard drugs.
Grandaughter of slain Seattle dog walker pushes for 3-strikes law
The granddaughter of a Seattle dog walker killed in a violent carjacking spoke out against a bill that would change Washington’s three-strike law and how it applies to youth offenders.