Here's how a government shutdown affects student loan payments

The U.S. Department of Education says many of its core operations will continue despite a government shutdown – though 87% of its workforce will be furloughed. 

Impacts of government shutdown in WA
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A government shutdown is now in effect and we're tracking the impacts in our state.

Government shutdown begins: Live updates as shutdown takes effect

The U.S. government is under its first federal government shutdown in almost seven years as Senate Democrats have voted down a Republican bill to keep funding the government.

Government shutdown starts: Here's what closes during a shutdown

The U.S. government shut down early Wednesday morning after Congress failed to pass a funding bill. Here’s what it means for federal workers, key services, and everyday Americans.

Government shutdown looms: What this means for Washington

The federal government appears headed toward a shutdown, with Democrats and Republicans blaming one another, as the deadline to keep agencies open quickly approaches.

Tacoma mayoral candidate Anders Ibsen speaks on vision for city
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Anders Ibsen and John Hines are going head-to-head in the race for Tacoma mayor, vying for votes ahead of Election Day on November 4th.

Trump announces deal to lower drug prices
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President Trump has put his name on a new direct-to-consumer option for prescription drugs.

How WA is affected by a government shutdown
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As the clock ticks closer towards midnight with a government shutdown deadline looming, FOX 13 is answering the question: What impacts will be felt in Washington state?

Interview with Tacoma Mayor candidate John Hines
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FOX 13 Seattle anchor and reporter John Hopperstad sits down with Tacoma City Council member John Hines, who is running for Tacoma Mayor in the general election.

Interview with Tacoma Mayor candidate Anders Ibsen
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FOX 13 Seattle anchor and reporter John Hopperstad sits down with former Tacoma City Council member Anders Ibsen, who is running for Tacoma Mayor in the general election.

US Government on the brink of shutdown, possible impacts in WA
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The U.S. government is on the brink of a shutdown Tuesday. During a last-minute meeting at the White House, President Trump and Congressional leaders failed to broker a deal, and government funding expires at midnight.

One-on-one with Tacoma Mayoral Candidate John Hines
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In the race for Tacoma mayor, candidate John Hynes sat down with Fox 13 to discuss his platform on key issues facing the city, including safety, taxes, and Tacoma's reputation. Hynes is going head-to-head with Anders Ibsen in the upcoming election.

Americans favor compromise from politicians to get things done in government, poll shows

A recent poll shows that while Americans prefer for lawmakers to compromise to accomplish tasks in government, others admit that their own members of Congress opt to cling to their beliefs.

Trump, Netanyahu meet at White House amid calls to end war in Gaza

Days after rejecting international calls to end the war in Gaza during a U.N. address, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House.

Seattle, Portland leaders join state officials in rejecting Trump's PNW troop deployment

Portland residents are confused by Trump's latest deployment of troops in U.S. cities, viewing it as a costly political distraction. Governor Ferguson and other Washington leaders issued statements.

WA leaders react to Trump's troops in Portland, OR
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Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, Governor Ferguson and Senator Patty Murray are among a growing number of elected leaders admonishing the deployment of military force to Portland for reasons locals in the Pacific Northwest city say make no sense and are a waste of money.

Trump says Portland is next city where he's sending troops

President Donald Trump said he’s sending troops to Portland, Oregon, expanding his controversial deployments to more American cities and “authorizing Full Force, if necessary."