Debate over Washington's millionaires tax heats up
The hottest issue of this year's legislative session continues to heat up, as Washington's so-called "millionaires tax" drew a large crowd to a House committee meeting on Tuesday.
The hottest issue of this year's legislative session continues to heat up, as Washington's so-called "millionaires tax" drew a large crowd to a House committee meeting on Tuesday.
State of the Union guests: Trump invites Erika Kirk, parents of slain National Guard member
Here's who President Donald Trump invited to join him during his State of the Union address.
Here's who President Donald Trump invited to join him during his State of the Union address.
2026 State of the Union: Timing, how to watch & more
President Donald Trump will deliver the 2026 State of the Union on Tuesday night and FOX 5 DC will have live coverage of the event.
President Donald Trump will deliver the 2026 State of the Union on Tuesday night and FOX 5 DC will have live coverage of the event.
State budget proposal hits record spending amid multi billion dollar deficit
Supplemental budget proposals include increasing spending by about $1.5 billion and withdrawing up to $880 million from the state’s rainy-day fund.
Supplemental budget proposals include increasing spending by about $1.5 billion and withdrawing up to $880 million from the state’s rainy-day fund.
WA Democrats propose $1.5B spending increase despite multi-billion dollar deficit
Democratic lawmakers in Olympia unveiled supplemental budget proposals Monday that would increase state spending by $1.5 billion, despite a looming $2 billion deficit. The plans rely heavily on tapping Washington’s "Rainy Day" fund, with the House and Senate eyeing withdrawals of up to $880 million to cover rising costs and federal funding cuts. Republicans are criticizing the move, arguing it leaves the state with dangerously low reserves and relies on "one-time gimmicks."
Democratic lawmakers in Olympia unveiled supplemental budget proposals Monday that would increase state spending by $1.5 billion, despite a looming $2 billion deficit. The plans rely heavily on tapping Washington’s "Rainy Day" fund, with the House and Senate eyeing withdrawals of up to $880 million to cover rising costs and federal funding cuts. Republicans are criticizing the move, arguing it leaves the state with dangerously low reserves and relies on "one-time gimmicks."
Attack on Iran would have low support in US, poll finds
Most Americans would oppose the U.S. initiating an attack on Iran, a new poll found, as tensions with the country continue to rise and bring the threat of a war in the Middle East once again.
Most Americans would oppose the U.S. initiating an attack on Iran, a new poll found, as tensions with the country continue to rise and bring the threat of a war in the Middle East once again.
Former UK ambassador Peter Mandelson released on bail after being arrested in Epstein probe
British police arrested Peter Mandelson, a former U.K. ambassador to the United States, in a misconduct probe stemming from his ties with Jeffrey Epstein.
British police arrested Peter Mandelson, a former U.K. ambassador to the United States, in a misconduct probe stemming from his ties with Jeffrey Epstein.
US Men’s hockey team invited to Trump’s State of the Union
President Trump invited the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team to his State of the Union address after the team won the gold medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday.
President Trump invited the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team to his State of the Union address after the team won the gold medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday.
Seattle crowds march on fourth anniversary of Russia-Ukraine war
Crowds of people marched through downtown Seattle in support of Ukraine on the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion in the country.
Crowds of people marched through downtown Seattle in support of Ukraine on the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion in the country.
TSA PreCheck still operational after previous announcement of suspension during shutdown
TSA said Sunday that its PreCheck program would remain operational after previously saying it would be suspended during the partial government shutdown.
TSA said Sunday that its PreCheck program would remain operational after previously saying it would be suspended during the partial government shutdown.
State of the Union address 2026: What to expect in Trump’s speech
President Donald Trump is set to deliver his first State of the Union address of his second term on Tuesday.
President Donald Trump is set to deliver his first State of the Union address of his second term on Tuesday.
Trump: SCOTUS decision on tariffs is 'incorrect'
President Trump says he is pursuing a "workaround" to keep his signature trade police going after the Supreme Court ruled against his sweeping tariffs.
President Trump says he is pursuing a "workaround" to keep his signature trade police going after the Supreme Court ruled against his sweeping tariffs.
WA governor proposes revenue from millionaire tax go to sales tax holidays
Governor Bob Ferguson says a portion of the revenue raised by the "millionaires tax" should fund two annual sales tax holidays.
Governor Bob Ferguson says a portion of the revenue raised by the "millionaires tax" should fund two annual sales tax holidays.
‘Breath of relief,’ WA business owner says on SCOTUS ruling on Trump tariffs
Washington small business owners say they are relieved to have SCOTUS rule against the Trump tariffs. they tell us about living with the economic fallout for months.
Washington small business owners say they are relieved to have SCOTUS rule against the Trump tariffs. they tell us about living with the economic fallout for months.
WA leaders react to Supreme Court ruling on Trump's tariffs
The Supreme Court laid down a major ruling in striking down President Trump's sweeping tariffs, and small business owners in Washington state say the impact has already been felt.
The Supreme Court laid down a major ruling in striking down President Trump's sweeping tariffs, and small business owners in Washington state say the impact has already been felt.
WA Democrats have weeks to pass millionaires tax
Democrats in Olympia only have several weeks to push their so-called "millionaires income tax" to the finish line.
Democrats in Olympia only have several weeks to push their so-called "millionaires income tax" to the finish line.
Trump enacts 10% global tariffs in response to Supreme Court decision
President Donald Trump used another law — Section 232 of the 1962 Trade Expansion Act — to slap 10% sectoral tariffs on steel and aluminum, cars, copper, lumber and products like kitchen cabinets worldwide.
President Donald Trump used another law — Section 232 of the 1962 Trade Expansion Act — to slap 10% sectoral tariffs on steel and aluminum, cars, copper, lumber and products like kitchen cabinets worldwide.
Trump weighs Iran strikes as conflict continues
President Trump is warning Iran that it will face an "unfortunate" outcome if a deal is not finalized with the U.S. over its nuclear program.
President Trump is warning Iran that it will face an "unfortunate" outcome if a deal is not finalized with the U.S. over its nuclear program.
Epstein received pitch for properties housing Pentagon, FBI tenants after 2008 conviction, documents show
Emails show Jeffrey Epstein received a high-dollar real estate proposal involving buildings leased by the Pentagon, years after he pleaded guilty to sex charges in 2008.
Emails show Jeffrey Epstein received a high-dollar real estate proposal involving buildings leased by the Pentagon, years after he pleaded guilty to sex charges in 2008.
WA leaders react to SCOTUS ruling against Trump tariffs
Washington leaders and elected officials are releasing statements on Friday after the United States Supreme Court ruled that President Trump's sweeping tariffs violated federal law.
Washington leaders and elected officials are releasing statements on Friday after the United States Supreme Court ruled that President Trump's sweeping tariffs violated federal law.