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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Protests continue 1 week after fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis
The death of Renee Good has sparked protests across the country, as federal immigration officials ramp up operations in the Minneapolis area.
The death of Renee Good has sparked protests across the country, as federal immigration officials ramp up operations in the Minneapolis area.
Granddaughter of slain Seattle dog walker urges lawmakers to keep three-strikes law
The granddaughter of a beloved Seattle dog walker killed in a violent carjacking spoke out against a bill that could change Washington's three-strike law and how it applies to youth offenders.
The granddaughter of a beloved Seattle dog walker killed in a violent carjacking spoke out against a bill that could change Washington's three-strike law and how it applies to youth offenders.
Americans released in Venezuela
The state department says multiple Americans have been freed from Venezuelan custody, as the regime continues releasing political prisoners.
The state department says multiple Americans have been freed from Venezuelan custody, as the regime continues releasing political prisoners.
Walz impeachment articles drafted by Minnesota House lawmakers
Arguing that “[taxpayers] are demanding accountability of their elected officials," Minnesota House Republicans are set to introduce articles of impeachment against Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
Arguing that “[taxpayers] are demanding accountability of their elected officials," Minnesota House Republicans are set to introduce articles of impeachment against Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
Illinois congresswoman moves to impeach DHS Sec. Kristi Noem
An Illinois congresswoman accused DHS Sec. Noem of obstructing Congress and self-dealing in articles of impeachment.
An Illinois congresswoman accused DHS Sec. Noem of obstructing Congress and self-dealing in articles of impeachment.
Here's what Americans are saying about Trump's involvement in Venezuela: poll
Americans are weighing in on the president's latest actions and whether military involvement actually benefits the U.S.
Americans are weighing in on the president's latest actions and whether military involvement actually benefits the U.S.
Washington Post reporter’s home searched by FBI in classified documents probe, newspaper says
FBI agents searched the home of a Washington Post reporter as part of an investigation into a government contractor accused of taking home classified material, the newspaper reported.
FBI agents searched the home of a Washington Post reporter as part of an investigation into a government contractor accused of taking home classified material, the newspaper reported.
Trump seen flipping off Ford worker: What we know after president's interaction at Michigan plant
Video from inside the Ford Rouge complex in Dearborn showed President Donald Trump apparently flipping off a worker and swearing after the worker yelled at the president.
Video from inside the Ford Rouge complex in Dearborn showed President Donald Trump apparently flipping off a worker and swearing after the worker yelled at the president.