Your 2026 tax guide: All the changes to know before filing
New tax deductions have been enacted for many working Americans and seniors. Here’s what you need to know about the new laws that could impact your return.
New tax deductions have been enacted for many working Americans and seniors. Here’s what you need to know about the new laws that could impact your return.
New year, new laws in Washington
Big changes are coming to Washington state in 2026, many of which could impact you and your wallet.
Big changes are coming to Washington state in 2026, many of which could impact you and your wallet.
Federal government freezes Minnesota child care funding amid fraud investigation
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it has frozen all child care payments to Minnesota amid the ongoing investigation and allegations of fraud. The equates to about $185 million per year.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it has frozen all child care payments to Minnesota amid the ongoing investigation and allegations of fraud. The equates to about $185 million per year.
George Clooney is now a French citizen: Here's what to know about dual citizenship
It can be said that a famous American actor is now also French, as it was announced that George Clooney, his wife, and his two children have obtained French citizenship. Here's what to know about having more than one citizenship at the same time.
It can be said that a famous American actor is now also French, as it was announced that George Clooney, his wife, and his two children have obtained French citizenship. Here's what to know about having more than one citizenship at the same time.
New WA laws in 2026 include higher wages, luxury car tax, plastic bag fee hike
Here's how the new WA laws in 2026 may impact you.
Here's how the new WA laws in 2026 may impact you.
Here's why plastic bag fees go up in WA in 2026
A slew of new laws are going into effect on January 1 in Washington. One of them is a plastic bag fee increase, but is it working?
A slew of new laws are going into effect on January 1 in Washington. One of them is a plastic bag fee increase, but is it working?
The government could shut down again in January: What we know
When Congress ended the longest government shutdown in history last month, lawmakers only approved federal funding through the end of January.
When Congress ended the longest government shutdown in history last month, lawmakers only approved federal funding through the end of January.
FBI permanently closing HQ at J. Edgar Hoover Building, Kash Patel announces
The FBI will be moving its headquarters to the Reagan Building, and permanently closing the J. Edgar Hoover Building.
The FBI will be moving its headquarters to the Reagan Building, and permanently closing the J. Edgar Hoover Building.
19 states sue HHS over push to ban transgender care for minors
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s push to limit gender-affirming care for young people is being challenged by 19 Democratic states and Washington, DC.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s push to limit gender-affirming care for young people is being challenged by 19 Democratic states and Washington, DC.
Ben Sasse, former GOP senator, reveals terminal cancer diagnosis
Former GOP Senator Ben Sasse, who served Nebraska for eight years as an outspoken critic of President Trump, has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
Former GOP Senator Ben Sasse, who served Nebraska for eight years as an outspoken critic of President Trump, has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
Gov. Ferguson backs millionaire income tax
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson says he supports a proposed 9.9% income tax on earnings over $1 million and is prepared to sign it into law next year.
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson says he supports a proposed 9.9% income tax on earnings over $1 million and is prepared to sign it into law next year.
Trump admin tackles NIL
A proposal in Congress would create a national standard on college athletes making money on their names, image, and likeness, or NIL.
A proposal in Congress would create a national standard on college athletes making money on their names, image, and likeness, or NIL.
WA Gov. Ferguson backs income tax on WA residents earning over $1M
The so-called “millionaires tax" could raise $3 billion annually, starting in 2029. It would likely face legal challenges and need to go to voters for approval.
The so-called “millionaires tax" could raise $3 billion annually, starting in 2029. It would likely face legal challenges and need to go to voters for approval.
Maryland congresswoman introduces two bills to overturn renaming of Kennedy Center
On Tuesday, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney introduced two pieces of legislation to overturn the attempt to add President Donald Trump's name to the John F.
On Tuesday, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney introduced two pieces of legislation to overturn the attempt to add President Donald Trump's name to the John F.
Stimulus payment December 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.
DHS offers $3000 'holiday stipend' to migrants who self-deport by end of year
The expanded "holiday stipend" triples the original $1,000 offer.
The expanded "holiday stipend" triples the original $1,000 offer.
Some Epstein files released Friday disappear from DOJ website
At least 16 files related to Jeffrey Epstein that were released Friday have disappeared from the DOJ website, including photos of President Trump, with no explanation.
At least 16 files related to Jeffrey Epstein that were released Friday have disappeared from the DOJ website, including photos of President Trump, with no explanation.
Epstein files released by Justice Department: What's in them
The Justice Department has released more than 300,000 pages of unclassified Jeffrey Epstein case files.
The Justice Department has released more than 300,000 pages of unclassified Jeffrey Epstein case files.
'Seattle News Weekly': Reaction to President Trump's national address
On this week's episode of Seattle News Weekly, FOX 13's Bill Wixey is joined by Dr. Patrick Schoettmer of Seattle University to discuss President Trump's national address this week, the reaction in Washington State, and the staggering prices of consumer goods.
On this week's episode of Seattle News Weekly, FOX 13's Bill Wixey is joined by Dr. Patrick Schoettmer of Seattle University to discuss President Trump's national address this week, the reaction in Washington State, and the staggering prices of consumer goods.
Rep. Stefanik suspending her campaign for NY governor
Rep. Elise Stefanik announced she is suspending her campaign for governor of New York.
Rep. Elise Stefanik announced she is suspending her campaign for governor of New York.