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.

Supreme Court rules Trump's tariffs violated federal law

On Friday, the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s global tariffs, handing Trump a major loss on an issue important to his economic agenda.

Trump orders release of alien and UFO government files

President Donald shared the news of the files release on social media Thursday night, after he accused former President Barack Obama of revealing “classified information" when Obama implied in a podcast interview that aliens were real.

High profile bills in Olympia, WA die with just weeks to go

With three weeks left in Washington’s legislative session, several high-profile bills have failed to advance.

Washington bill could crack down on data centers
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Washington state has over 100 data centers, but some lawmakers in Olympia are concerned they could be using critical resources, at a cost to the public.

High profile bills in Olympia die with just weeks to go
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There's just three weeks left in this year's legislative session and as lawmakers sprint towards the finish line, the road behind them is littered with dead bills.

Banner featuring Trump displayed on DOJ headquarters

A large banner featuring President Donald Trump’s face has been displayed on the Department of Justice headquarters Thursday. 

DHS memo expands ICE's ability to detain refugees without green cards for vetting

The Department of Homeland Security’s new policy is widening immigration authorities' ability to have refugees without green cards endure an extensive screening process.

Lawmakers consider possible rollback of WA state tax increase
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Washington's estate tax is the highest in the country after legislature passed an increase last year, but now it's on the way to a potential rollback to what it used to be.

Trump administration sued over new signage policy affecting national parks

A lawsuit against the Trump administration claims it’s erasing history and science from America's national parks with new signage policies. Here is what the lawsuit says has been changed in recent months.

WA governor confident millionaire tax will pass despite disagreements with democrats

A day after the Senate passed a millionaire income tax, Governor Bob Ferguson said he does not support how his democratic colleagues want to spend the billions.

Millionaires tax debate continues as bill moves to WA House
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With the Senate passing the so-called "millionaires income tax," it is now on the House side with less than a month left before the legislature is done for the year.

Millionaires tax debate continues as bill moves to WA House
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With the Senate passing the so-called "millionaires income tax," it is now on the House side with less than a month left before the legislature is done for the year.

US, Iran hold nuclear talks as military presence increases
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Iran conducted military drills in the Strait of Hormuz, a key global trade route, as negotiators met for a second round of nuclear talks in Geneva.

Funding fight: WA advocates push to protect abortion access, transgender care in Olympia

Hundreds of advocates gathered on the Capitol steps in Olympia on Monday, urging lawmakers to restore funding for reproductive health care, transgender services and crime victim programs.

Hundreds rally in Olympia, WA for Senate Bill 6182
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The crowd of residents gathered at the Washington Capitol building in Olympia on Monday to rally and advocate for reproductive healthcare, transgender rights, and services for crime victims. Additionally, they advocated for Senate Bill 6182.

Trump Accounts: What are they, do you need one? WA financial planner weighs in

One of the first commercials 130 million Americans saw as they tuned into the Superbowl this year was for an “Invest America" account, a local financial planner explains what they are.

Trump Accounts: What are they, do you need one? WA financial planner weighs in
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One of the first commercials 130 million Americans saw as they tuned into the Superbowl this year was for an “Invest America" account, a local financial planner explains what they are.

DHS funding deadlock
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Congress is not in session this week and a deadlock is once again disrupting federal operations with no clear timeline for a resolution.