WA state leaders react to executive order limiting transgender athletes
One Republican legislator believes it is time to push for restrictions at the state level.
Federal employee buyout extended to Monday
The deadline for federal workers to accept a buyout has been extended until Monday as the legal battle continues.
Trump faces challenges with foreign policy initiatives
In his first two weeks back in the White House, President Trump has come out with several foreign policy initiatives, but is also facing challenges both at home and overseas.
Department of Education downsizing by DOGE
Democratic members of Congress were blocked from entering the Department of Education Friday morning in a tense standoff.
WA leaders react to trans athlete executive orders
Washington leaders are reaffirming their commitment to the transgender community.
WA AG files lawsuit against gender-affirming care executive order
Washington AG Nick Brown announced action against President Trump's executive order that threatens to end federal funding to medical institutions providing gender-affirming care.
19 states sue to stop DOGE from accessing Americans’ personal data
The suit alleges that the Trump administration allowed Musk’s team access to the Treasury Department’s central payment system, which is a violation of federal law.
FCC publishes CBS’ raw Kamala Harris ‘60 Minutes’ interview, transcript
The FCC has published the full transcript of Kamala Harris’ “60 Minutes" interview, sparking scrutiny over CBS’ editing choices.
Federal worker buyout deadline: What we know about the deferred resignation program
A judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's plan offering incentives for federal workers to resign, extending the deadline to Monday.
Updating the US air traffic control system
After last week's tragic plane crash that killed 67 people, attention is turning to the nation's antiquated air traffic control system.
DOGE staffer resigns after racist social media posts resurface
Marko Elez, a software engineer working on Elon Musk’s government cost-cutting initiative, resigned after past racist social media posts surfaced, raising concerns about DOGE’s influence.
Trump tariffs impact on lumber industry
President Trump's planned tariffs on Canada and Mexico may be on hold for now, but they could expose a potential weak spot in America's lumber industry.
Judge blocks DOGE access to sensitive Treasury Department payment system records
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is led by Elon Musk.
Netanyahu meets with U.S. leaders
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with lawmakers this week, as the world is still processing President Trump's surprise Gaza takeover idea.
WA lawmakers narrowly advance proposal for inmate resentencing
Citing concerns about victims rights and judicial discretion, one Democratic representative joined Republicans in an attempt to block the proposal.
WA lawmakers advance proposal for inmate resentencing
A proposal to let certain inmates in prison apply for resentencing narrowly cleared a hurdle in the Washington State House Thursday.
2nd federal judge blocks Trump's birthright citizenship order
Washington is once again in the spotlight as a Seattle judge blocked President Trump's effort to end birthright citizenship.
Trump executive order blasts Biden's 'anti-Christian government'
President Trump’s executive order directs Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate the “targeting” of Christians.
Washington Senate passes changes to parental rights in education
The amendments, which included removing parental notice of medical services or treatments for their children, were passed on a party-line vote.
Bipartisan bill would cap credit card interest at 10%
A new bipartisan bill is aimed at giving consumers a break when it comes to credit card interest rates, capping them at 10%.