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. 

DHS shutdown: Border czar Tom Homan signals no compromising on masks

Border czar Tom Homan said this weekend that the administration was unwilling to agree to Democrats' demands that ICE officers clearly identify themselves and remove masks during operations.

DHS shutdown: These agencies will feel the biggest impact

Another government shutdown is looming as Congressional lawmakers continue to squabble over ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions.

Crowds gather in Bellevue, WA in support of Iranian protests

Residents gathered in Bellevue on Saturday for a demonstration amid ongoing protests in Iran. Police in the area advise drivers to seek alternative routes due to traffic disruptions.

ICE ramps up deportation push with 92,600 new beds in $38.3B expansion

ICE is ramping up its deportation push with plans for eight mega-centers capable of housing up to 10,000 detainees each, according to an internal agency memo.

TSA agents are working without pay again: What this means for travelers

TSA agents across the U.S. are once again expected to screen airline passengers and bags without pay after Congress failed to fund the Department of Homeland Security.

Republican lead on immigration slips amid Trump's enforcement tactics, poll finds

President Trump’s approval on immigration appears to have fallen significantly among independents since last spring, from 37% to 23% in a new poll.

Sen. Murray promotes new NIH investment amid budget fight
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After opposing proposed federal cuts, U.S. Sen. Patty Murray stopped in Seattle to spotlight $48.7 billion in funding for the National Institutes of Health, including a $415 million increase to support biomedical research and protect thousands of jobs in Washington state.

Immigration officers investigated over shooting of Venezuelan man in Minneapolis

Federal authorities have reportedly opened a criminal investigation into whether two immigration officers lied under oath about what happened leading up to a shooting in north Minneapolis.

Majority of Americans disapprove of Trump's push to gain control of Greenland: Poll

President Donald Trump’s efforts to seize Greenland has gained little support from Americans and has even divided members in his own political party, according to a new poll.

Government Shutdown: DHS closure seems certain as funding talks stall

A shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security appeared all but certain as House and Senate lawmakers prepared to leave Washington for a 10‑day recess and negotiations with the White House over Democrats’ demands stalled.

North Minneapolis ICE shooting: DOJ dismisses charges against Venezuelan men

Two Venezuelan men were charged with assaulting a federal official after a traffic stop by an ICE agent led to one of them being shot. The DOJ now says it is dropping the charges due to "newly discovered evidence."

Washington bill would expand earned release time for some serious offenses
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A bill moving through the Washington Legislature would allow certain inmates convicted of serious violent and sex offenses to earn up to one-third off their sentences for good behavior, drawing sharp debate between victims’ advocates and criminal justice reform supporters.

Trump administration revokes EPA's ability to regulate climate change

The Trump administration revoked the EPA’s 2009 endangerment finding, which has served as the legal foundation for regulating greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act.