Gov. Ferguson signs bill changing WA legal language away from 'alien'
State and local offices across Washington are now under direction to remove “alien” from statutes. Instead, instances of that phrasing will be replaced with “noncitizen." We look at the full timeline and details.
State and local offices across Washington are now under direction to remove “alien” from statutes. Instead, instances of that phrasing will be replaced with “noncitizen." We look at the full timeline and details.
TSA wait times: Airline CEOs blast Congress; ‘simply unacceptable’
As some travelers are waiting for 2, 3, and even up to 4 hours in TSA security lines, airline industry leaders are pressing lawmakers to make some changes.
As some travelers are waiting for 2, 3, and even up to 4 hours in TSA security lines, airline industry leaders are pressing lawmakers to make some changes.
FCC chair threatens TV networks over Iran war coverage
Brendan Carr, chairman of the FCC, warned that TV broadcasters could have their licenses revoked if they don’t “correct course” on their coverage of the Trump administration’s war against Iran.
Brendan Carr, chairman of the FCC, warned that TV broadcasters could have their licenses revoked if they don’t “correct course” on their coverage of the Trump administration’s war against Iran.
New Trump orders aim to ease mortgage, construction costs
President Trump signed two orders Friday aimed to make housing more affordable, but it’s unclear how quickly federal measures can spark new construction or lower mortgage costs.
President Trump signed two orders Friday aimed to make housing more affordable, but it’s unclear how quickly federal measures can spark new construction or lower mortgage costs.
WA lawmakers wrap up 2026 session after approving 'millionaires tax'
The 2026 Washington legislative session comes to a close after approving what Democrats call a historic measure: the state's first income tax.
The 2026 Washington legislative session comes to a close after approving what Democrats call a historic measure: the state's first income tax.
States sue Trump administration over policy requiring colleges to collect race data
A group of 17 states is suing the Trump administration over a policy that requires colleges to prove they’re not considering race in admissions.
A group of 17 states is suing the Trump administration over a policy that requires colleges to prove they’re not considering race in admissions.
WA Senate passes 'millionaires tax', advances to governor's desk
The "millionaires tax" is now headed to the desk of Governor Bob Ferguson for a final signature.
The "millionaires tax" is now headed to the desk of Governor Bob Ferguson for a final signature.
Iran choking global oil supply as US, Israel war continues
The U.S. and Israel's war with Iran is morphing into an economic conflict as Iran tries to drive up the price of oil, up-ending trade routes and choking fuel supplies.
The U.S. and Israel's war with Iran is morphing into an economic conflict as Iran tries to drive up the price of oil, up-ending trade routes and choking fuel supplies.
Lobstergate: Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon faces backlash over $7 million lobster spree
From $15 million in ribeyes to $98,000 pianos, discover the most outrageous items in the Pentagon's $93 billion end-of-year spending spree under Pete Hegseth.
From $15 million in ribeyes to $98,000 pianos, discover the most outrageous items in the Pentagon's $93 billion end-of-year spending spree under Pete Hegseth.
Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles criticized for anti-Muslim comments
Republican Rep. Andy Ogles of Tennessee is facing bipartisan backlash for anti-Muslim social media posts.
Republican Rep. Andy Ogles of Tennessee is facing bipartisan backlash for anti-Muslim social media posts.
WA House passes 'millionaires tax' after 24-hour debate
The Washington House of Representatives passed the so-called "millionaires tax" bill on Tuesday after a debate session that lasted over 24 hours.
The Washington House of Representatives passed the so-called "millionaires tax" bill on Tuesday after a debate session that lasted over 24 hours.
WA House passes 'millionaires tax' after 24-hour debate session
After a 24-hour debate, Washington's "millionaires tax" now heads to the Senate for final approval.
After a 24-hour debate, Washington's "millionaires tax" now heads to the Senate for final approval.
Over 2 dozen states reject Live Nation settlement, say it fails consumers
More than two dozen states, along with the District of Columbia, have rejected the Department of Justice's proposed settlement with Live Nation, the company that owns Ticketmaster.
More than two dozen states, along with the District of Columbia, have rejected the Department of Justice's proposed settlement with Live Nation, the company that owns Ticketmaster.
Georgia election results: Harris leads Fuller as MTG replacement race heads to runoff
Democrat Shawn Harris and Republican Clay Fuller will face off in the April 7 runoff.
Democrat Shawn Harris and Republican Clay Fuller will face off in the April 7 runoff.
Millions seek Trump tariff refunds after Supreme Court ruling
Last month, the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's most widely-used tariff tool. Now, the race is on for refunds, with bag companies looking to get their money back.
Last month, the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's most widely-used tariff tool. Now, the race is on for refunds, with bag companies looking to get their money back.
WA House marathon debate underway over 'millionaires tax'
Lawmakers in Olympia have spent hours arguing over the most hotly-contested issue of the 2026 legislative session: the millionaires tax.
Lawmakers in Olympia have spent hours arguing over the most hotly-contested issue of the 2026 legislative session: the millionaires tax.
US continues strikes on Iran after Trump calls operation 'short-term excursion'
The U.S. and Israel's war with Iran is now in its 11th day with no end in sight, as U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is promising the most intense strikes yet.
The U.S. and Israel's war with Iran is now in its 11th day with no end in sight, as U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is promising the most intense strikes yet.
Recent polls reveal what Americans think about war in Iran
New polling offers a revealing snapshot of how Americans are reacting to the war in Iran and the latest U.S. military moves overseas.
New polling offers a revealing snapshot of how Americans are reacting to the war in Iran and the latest U.S. military moves overseas.
WA judge rules on media figures' access to Capitol in Olympia
Washington state lawmakers were within their rights when they declined to issue press passes to three conservative media figures, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.
Washington state lawmakers were within their rights when they declined to issue press passes to three conservative media figures, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.
Pennsylvania schools will be required to teach cursive again starting in April
Starting April 12, all public and private schools in Pennsylvania must reintroduce cursive handwriting into their curriculum.
Starting April 12, all public and private schools in Pennsylvania must reintroduce cursive handwriting into their curriculum.