Death toll rises in Iran as protests continue
The death toll in Iran is rising after nationwide protests, with an estimated 2,500 dead, according to the Associated Press.
The death toll in Iran is rising after nationwide protests, with an estimated 2,500 dead, according to the Associated Press.
WA bill would regulate high-risk AI systems
With federal lawmakers failing to pass regulations on AI, some Democrats in Washington state are pushing for regulations on what they call "high-risk AI."
With federal lawmakers failing to pass regulations on AI, some Democrats in Washington state are pushing for regulations on what they call "high-risk AI."
WA Gov. Ferguson calls for millionaires’ tax in State of the State address
Gov. Bob Ferguson used his State of the State address to call for a new tax on Washington’s wealthiest earners, propose housing investments and sharply condemned federal immigration enforcement.
Gov. Bob Ferguson used his State of the State address to call for a new tax on Washington’s wealthiest earners, propose housing investments and sharply condemned federal immigration enforcement.
Consumers react to proposed credit card interest rate cap
President Trump's proposal to cap credit card interest rates is facing pushback from the banking industry, but it could mean real relief for consumers drowning in debt.
President Trump's proposal to cap credit card interest rates is facing pushback from the banking industry, but it could mean real relief for consumers drowning in debt.
Trump takes aid at Fed chair Jerome Powell again
President Trump is taking aim at Fed chair Jerome Powell again after the latest consumer price index numbers came out. Now, the president is trying to pressure Powell into lowering interest rates.
President Trump is taking aim at Fed chair Jerome Powell again after the latest consumer price index numbers came out. Now, the president is trying to pressure Powell into lowering interest rates.
WA bill aims to ban face coverings from law enforcement
Legislation aimed at federal immigration enforcement will get some play during Washington's 2026 legislative session, as a senate committee heard debates from both sides when it comes to law enforcement's use of face coverings.
Legislation aimed at federal immigration enforcement will get some play during Washington's 2026 legislative session, as a senate committee heard debates from both sides when it comes to law enforcement's use of face coverings.
Gov. Ferguson delivers State of the State address
Governor Bob Ferguson laid out a bold agenda at Tuesday's State of the State, calling for a new "millionaire tax" and record-breaking housing investments.
Governor Bob Ferguson laid out a bold agenda at Tuesday's State of the State, calling for a new "millionaire tax" and record-breaking housing investments.
WA bill could ban law enforcement from wearing face coverings
Washington lawmakers held the first hearing on a bill that would ban most law enforcement officers from covering their faces during public interactions.
Washington lawmakers held the first hearing on a bill that would ban most law enforcement officers from covering their faces during public interactions.
Clintons refuse to comply with House Epstein subpoena for testimony
Former president Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton say they will refuse to comply with a congressional subpoena for them to testify in an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
Former president Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton say they will refuse to comply with a congressional subpoena for them to testify in an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
Minnesota sues DHS after fatal ICE shooting
Less than a week after a Minneapolis woman was shot and killed by an ICE agent, Minnesota and the Twin Cities are suing the Department of Homeland Security to end the immigration enforcement effort there.
Less than a week after a Minneapolis woman was shot and killed by an ICE agent, Minnesota and the Twin Cities are suing the Department of Homeland Security to end the immigration enforcement effort there.
Budget the 'dominating' topic during Washington's legislative session
Washington lawmakers began the 2026 legislative session on Monday, facing a $2.3 billion budget shortfall in a proposed $79 billion two-year plan.
Washington lawmakers began the 2026 legislative session on Monday, facing a $2.3 billion budget shortfall in a proposed $79 billion two-year plan.
State of Minnesota sues Trump admin in attempt to end ICE surge
The State of Minnesota and the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the recent ICE surge in the Twin Cities.
The State of Minnesota and the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the recent ICE surge in the Twin Cities.
Bill introduced to make Greenland 51st state
Rep. Randy Fine, who introduced the bill on Monday, said he wants the U.S. to acquire Greenland voluntarily.
Rep. Randy Fine, who introduced the bill on Monday, said he wants the U.S. to acquire Greenland voluntarily.
More Americans identify as political independents than ever, poll finds
The shift in people leaning towards this political group reached a new high last year based on findings from a new poll.
The shift in people leaning towards this political group reached a new high last year based on findings from a new poll.
WA legislative session: Budget, millionaire income tax, flood relief, ICE protection
Washington state's 2026 legislative session starts Jan. 12, and the big question at hand is balancing the budget. Gov. Bob Ferguson has already proposed spending more money than what is coming in, so leaders will discuss what they can and can't do. Other than balancing the budget, other topics include a millionaire income tax, federal disaster relief from widespread flooding and protection from ICE.
Washington state's 2026 legislative session starts Jan. 12, and the big question at hand is balancing the budget. Gov. Bob Ferguson has already proposed spending more money than what is coming in, so leaders will discuss what they can and can't do. Other than balancing the budget, other topics include a millionaire income tax, federal disaster relief from widespread flooding and protection from ICE.
WA Gov. Ferguson eyes millionaire tax in 2026 Legislative Session
Gov. Ferguson, along with top state lawmakers from both sides of the aisle, discussed their priorities for the 2026 Legislative Session that begins on Monday.
Gov. Ferguson, along with top state lawmakers from both sides of the aisle, discussed their priorities for the 2026 Legislative Session that begins on Monday.
ICE shooting: Minneapolis, state leaders urge BCA role in investigation
City and state leaders are calling for transparency and accountability in investigating the fatal ICE shooting of Renee Nicole Good by allowing the Minnesota BCA to assist.
City and state leaders are calling for transparency and accountability in investigating the fatal ICE shooting of Renee Nicole Good by allowing the Minnesota BCA to assist.
Plan to cut billions in medical research funding stopped
A federal appeals court just put a stop to a plan that would have slashed billions in medical research funding nationwide, with more than $120 million at risk in Washington alone.
A federal appeals court just put a stop to a plan that would have slashed billions in medical research funding nationwide, with more than $120 million at risk in Washington alone.
Debate over taxes, spending will dominate WA's 2026 legislative session
The 2026 legislative session starts on Monday in Olympia, where taxes, spending and cuts will be a big source of debate to balance a two-year budget.
The 2026 legislative session starts on Monday in Olympia, where taxes, spending and cuts will be a big source of debate to balance a two-year budget.
Debate over taxes and spending will dominate 2026’s legislative session
The 2026 legislative session starts on Monday in Olympia where taxes, spending and cuts will be a big source of debate to balance a two-year budget.
The 2026 legislative session starts on Monday in Olympia where taxes, spending and cuts will be a big source of debate to balance a two-year budget.