Supreme Court overrules WA judge in transgender military ban
The Supreme Court has made an emergency ruling to allow President Trump's ban on transgender soldiers. The ruling comes after Tacoma judge, appointed by President Bush, challenged Trump's order.
The Supreme Court has made an emergency ruling to allow President Trump's ban on transgender soldiers. The ruling comes after Tacoma judge, appointed by President Bush, challenged Trump's order.
Trump, Carney quibble over buying Canada: ‘Never say never’
Tensions have been high between the U.S. and Canada, and the newly-elected prime minister visited the White House Tuesday after promising to “stand up" to President Trump.
Tensions have been high between the U.S. and Canada, and the newly-elected prime minister visited the White House Tuesday after promising to “stand up" to President Trump.
Seattle judge rescinds order directing Trump administration to admit 12,000 refugees
A Seattle judge has rescinded an order requiring the Trump administration admit some 12,000 refugees into the United States.
A Seattle judge has rescinded an order requiring the Trump administration admit some 12,000 refugees into the United States.
Trump orders reopening of Alcatraz prison in CA
Donald Trump has ordered the reopening of Alcatraz prison after being closed for more than 60 years. The president directed the Bureau of Prisons, the FBI, and Homeland Security to update and enlarge the California island prison so it can house the country's most violent criminal offenders. Alcatraz shut down in 1963 because of its crumbling infrastructure and the high cost to repair and maintain operations.
Donald Trump has ordered the reopening of Alcatraz prison after being closed for more than 60 years. The president directed the Bureau of Prisons, the FBI, and Homeland Security to update and enlarge the California island prison so it can house the country's most violent criminal offenders. Alcatraz shut down in 1963 because of its crumbling infrastructure and the high cost to repair and maintain operations.
New CIA videos encourage Chinese citizens to spy for US: 'Find peace'
CIA Director John Ratcliffe said two videos released this week on social media are “aimed at recruiting Chinese officials to steal secrets" from China.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe said two videos released this week on social media are “aimed at recruiting Chinese officials to steal secrets" from China.
'I don't know,' Trump says when asked if people deserve due process
President Donald Trump says he doesn’t know whether American citizens are entitled to due process rights as defined by the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution.
President Donald Trump says he doesn’t know whether American citizens are entitled to due process rights as defined by the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution.
Governor Ferguson signs bill into law requiring clergy members to report abuse
Priests, rabbis and other religious leaders will soon become mandatory reporters of child abuse.
Priests, rabbis and other religious leaders will soon become mandatory reporters of child abuse.
Harvard skips deadline to provide international student records
Harvard University missed a crucial deadline set by the Department of Homeland Security, which had requested a list of names of certain international students. As a result, Harvard now faces the risk of losing its ability to host foreign students in the future.
Harvard University missed a crucial deadline set by the Department of Homeland Security, which had requested a list of names of certain international students. As a result, Harvard now faces the risk of losing its ability to host foreign students in the future.
Mike Waltz, Trump's ex-national security advisor, named UN ambassador
Mike Waltz is now the UN ambassador after he was removed from his role as President Donald Trump's top national security advisor.
Mike Waltz is now the UN ambassador after he was removed from his role as President Donald Trump's top national security advisor.
Trump partially reverses some auto tariffs
President Trump signed a pair of orders to partially reverse the tariffs on American auto companies so they have more time to invest in their production in the U.S.
President Trump signed a pair of orders to partially reverse the tariffs on American auto companies so they have more time to invest in their production in the U.S.
President Trump meets with cabinet on next 100 days
President Donald Trump met with top White House officials on Wednesday to look back on the accomplishments of their first 100 days.
President Donald Trump met with top White House officials on Wednesday to look back on the accomplishments of their first 100 days.
USPS accused of helping Trump deportation campaign
A new report alleges the U.S. Postal Service could be helping Homeland Security officials with President Trump's mass deportation campaign.
A new report alleges the U.S. Postal Service could be helping Homeland Security officials with President Trump's mass deportation campaign.
First 100 days now behind Trump: What's next?
With his first 100 days in office behind him, President Donald Trump is looking squarely at Congress -- charged with passing his bill with tax cuts and new spending priorities.
With his first 100 days in office behind him, President Donald Trump is looking squarely at Congress -- charged with passing his bill with tax cuts and new spending priorities.
‘Common Cents Act’ would direct Mint to end production of the penny
New legislation - the Common Cents Act - was introduced this week to eliminate the production of pennies, which the Treasury says cost 4 times their value to make.
New legislation - the Common Cents Act - was introduced this week to eliminate the production of pennies, which the Treasury says cost 4 times their value to make.
'Executive Branch' new private club co-founded by Donald Trump Jr. heads to DC
An ultra-exclusive, members-only club co-founded by Donald Trump Jr. is heading to D.C. with an annual membership fee of half a million dollars.
An ultra-exclusive, members-only club co-founded by Donald Trump Jr. is heading to D.C. with an annual membership fee of half a million dollars.
Amazon not planning to show tariff costs
Amazon is backing down from its reported plans to show shoppers the cost of tariffs on their products after the White House called it a "hostile act."
Amazon is backing down from its reported plans to show shoppers the cost of tariffs on their products after the White House called it a "hostile act."
AG Brown fights Trump's dismantling of AmeriCorps
Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown joined a multi-state lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's order that dismantled AmeriCorps.
Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown joined a multi-state lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's order that dismantled AmeriCorps.
King County sees 'encouraging' reduction in gun violence so far in 2025
The critical work to curb gun violence in King County is proving to be effective. A new report found that King County saw the safest start to a new year for the first time since 2021.
The critical work to curb gun violence in King County is proving to be effective. A new report found that King County saw the safest start to a new year for the first time since 2021.
Putin rejects Trump's attempt at ceasefire extension
Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected President Trump's attempt to extend a three-day ceasefire for 30 days, with Putin's top ally now reportedly threatening to nuke America's NATO allies.
Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected President Trump's attempt to extend a three-day ceasefire for 30 days, with Putin's top ally now reportedly threatening to nuke America's NATO allies.
Mark Carney, Liberal Party win Canadian election
Canadian prime minster Mark Carney's Liberal Party won a fourth straight federal election in a come-from-behind victory on Monday.
Canadian prime minster Mark Carney's Liberal Party won a fourth straight federal election in a come-from-behind victory on Monday.