Governor Ferguson faces budget battle and internal resignations
Governor Ferguson's legislative director resigns amid a $15 billion budget deficit clash with Democrat lawmakers. Tensions rise as House Democrats restrict the governor's access, sparking accusations of juvenile politics. Republicans rally behind Ferguson's call for bipartisan cooperation and spending cuts, while Democrats push for new taxes on the wealthy.
Governor Ferguson's legislative director resigns amid a $15 billion budget deficit clash with Democrat lawmakers. Tensions rise as House Democrats restrict the governor's access, sparking accusations of juvenile politics. Republicans rally behind Ferguson's call for bipartisan cooperation and spending cuts, while Democrats push for new taxes on the wealthy.
What is an autopen?
President Donald Trump is claiming that pardons signed by former President Joe Biden should be canceled because Biden allegedly used an autopen.
President Donald Trump is claiming that pardons signed by former President Joe Biden should be canceled because Biden allegedly used an autopen.
MN lawmakers want to define 'Trump derangement syndrome' as a mental illness
Republican lawmakers in Minnesota want the state to add "Trump derangement syndrome" to its definition of mental illness.
Republican lawmakers in Minnesota want the state to add "Trump derangement syndrome" to its definition of mental illness.
Trump order guts Voice of America, Radio Free Europe and Asia
“For the first time in 83 years, the storied Voice of America is being silenced,” Michael Abramowitz, the organization's director, said in a statement.
“For the first time in 83 years, the storied Voice of America is being silenced,” Michael Abramowitz, the organization's director, said in a statement.
Hundreds of Venezuelans deported by Trump administration despite judge's order
Hundreds of Venezuelans were deported Saturday, despite a judge’s order to stop the Trump administration from doing so.
Hundreds of Venezuelans were deported Saturday, despite a judge’s order to stop the Trump administration from doing so.
Judge blocks Trump's use of 1798 law to deport Venezuelan migrants
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from using the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants, just hours after Trump invoked the law.
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from using the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants, just hours after Trump invoked the law.
WA dam workers fired under Trump administration federal cuts
"Reduction-in-force" memos have hit the largest hydropower generator in North America, which sits right here in Washington.
"Reduction-in-force" memos have hit the largest hydropower generator in North America, which sits right here in Washington.
Trump signs government funding bill, avoiding a shutdown
Passage of the government funding bill is seen as a victory for President Trump and congressional Republicans, despite needing votes from Democrats to pass it.
Passage of the government funding bill is seen as a victory for President Trump and congressional Republicans, despite needing votes from Democrats to pass it.
Government shutdown avoided
The Senate passed a Republican-led government funding bill on Friday, averting a midnight government shutdown.
The Senate passed a Republican-led government funding bill on Friday, averting a midnight government shutdown.
Senate passes Trump’s budget plan with help from some Dems
The Senate passed a six-month spending bill Friday, hours before a government shutdown.
The Senate passed a six-month spending bill Friday, hours before a government shutdown.
Trump addresses the DOJ
Months after two federal indictments against him were dismissed, President Trump headed to the Justice Department to discuss his vision for restoring law and order.
Months after two federal indictments against him were dismissed, President Trump headed to the Justice Department to discuss his vision for restoring law and order.
Concerns over WA election security amid federal cuts
Washington's Secretary of State is sounding the alarm, saying federal funding cuts are making election security and even greater concern.
Washington's Secretary of State is sounding the alarm, saying federal funding cuts are making election security and even greater concern.
WA Secretary of State concerned over declining federal support in election security efforts
Washington Secretary Steve Hobbs said uncertainty is growing as key federal programs to support government cybersecurity face funding cuts.
Washington Secretary Steve Hobbs said uncertainty is growing as key federal programs to support government cybersecurity face funding cuts.
Live updates: Trump speaks at Justice Department; Senate votes on budget
President Donald Trump made what the White House called a “historic" visit to the Justice Department Friday to deliver remarks and rally support for his agenda. Meanwhile, his budget is being debated in the Senate.
President Donald Trump made what the White House called a “historic" visit to the Justice Department Friday to deliver remarks and rally support for his agenda. Meanwhile, his budget is being debated in the Senate.
DOGE closures: List, timeline of government offices that may close this year
Hundreds of offices across the country will become empty this summer as the federal government plans to cancel leases. Here's the state-by-state list.
Hundreds of offices across the country will become empty this summer as the federal government plans to cancel leases. Here's the state-by-state list.
Dr. Oz sidesteps senators’ questions about Medicaid cuts
Dr. Mehmet Oz is a former heart surgeon and TV personality.
Dr. Mehmet Oz is a former heart surgeon and TV personality.
Trump's anti-DEI crusade targets more than 50 universities: See the full list
President Trump’s campaign to end DEI programs nationwide is now targeting more than 50 universities for alleged racial discrimination.
President Trump’s campaign to end DEI programs nationwide is now targeting more than 50 universities for alleged racial discrimination.
WA joins 20 states in lawsuit against Trump admin
Washington is among several states suing to block the Trump Administration from dismantling the Department of Education.
Washington is among several states suing to block the Trump Administration from dismantling the Department of Education.
Trump CDC pick withdraws
As viruses and measles spread, the Trump Administration is facing criticism over its approach to vaccines. Now, the White House is pulling its CDC director nomination.
As viruses and measles spread, the Trump Administration is facing criticism over its approach to vaccines. Now, the White House is pulling its CDC director nomination.
'Take your own toilet paper:' Trump admin issues $1 credit card limit for national parks employees
National Park Service employees rely on government-issued credit cards for routine purchases, including maintenance supplies such as toilet paper, which costs more than the new spending cap allows.
National Park Service employees rely on government-issued credit cards for routine purchases, including maintenance supplies such as toilet paper, which costs more than the new spending cap allows.