House passes GOP funding bill; Senate up next
If the bill passes the Senate, it will then head to President Donald Trump’s desk for his signature and will fund the federal government through September.
If the bill passes the Senate, it will then head to President Donald Trump’s desk for his signature and will fund the federal government through September.
Columbia student’s ICE arrest 1st ‘of many to come,’ Trump says
President Trump has a warning that his administration will continue cracking down on protests against the war in Gaza.
President Trump has a warning that his administration will continue cracking down on protests against the war in Gaza.
WA leaders concerned over federal funding cuts for free school meals
Federal spending proposals and actions have policymakers and student nutrition advocates alarmed, threatening access to free food for hundreds of thousands of students across the state.
Federal spending proposals and actions have policymakers and student nutrition advocates alarmed, threatening access to free food for hundreds of thousands of students across the state.
US, Ukraine set to begin peace talks
The U.S. and Ukraine are preparing for another round of talks with week on ending the war in Russia.
The U.S. and Ukraine are preparing for another round of talks with week on ending the war in Russia.
Elon Musk and Marco Rubio rivalry
President Trump insists there is no bad blood between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Elon Musk after a reported dust-up in the White House.
President Trump insists there is no bad blood between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Elon Musk after a reported dust-up in the White House.
Ontario puts 25% tariff on American electricity customers
Just over 1 million Americans in New York, Minnesota and Michigan who rely on power from Canada will see more expensive electric bills.
Just over 1 million Americans in New York, Minnesota and Michigan who rely on power from Canada will see more expensive electric bills.
Concerns over federal funding for free school meals
Federal budget proposals have some Washington lawmakers concerned, as access to free food for hundreds of thousands of students across the state could be stopped.
Federal budget proposals have some Washington lawmakers concerned, as access to free food for hundreds of thousands of students across the state could be stopped.
National parks saw record number of visits in 2024, but reported memo says not to publicize
U.S. national parks reported a record 331.9 million visits in 2024.
U.S. national parks reported a record 331.9 million visits in 2024.
HHS responds to reports CDC will study refuted vaccine, autism link
The Department of Health and Human Services, headed by RFK Jr., is responding to reports that the CDC will begin researching the widely refuted theory that links autism to vaccines.
The Department of Health and Human Services, headed by RFK Jr., is responding to reports that the CDC will begin researching the widely refuted theory that links autism to vaccines.
Here's what's in the GOP budget bill that would keep government funded through September
Republicans released a detailed spending bill ahead of a deadline to avoid a partial government shutdown on March 14.
Republicans released a detailed spending bill ahead of a deadline to avoid a partial government shutdown on March 14.
Mark Carney to replace Justin Trudeau as Canada's prime minister
Canada will have a new prime minister in coming days amid a trade war with the U.S. and an annexation threat by President Donald Trump.
Canada will have a new prime minister in coming days amid a trade war with the U.S. and an annexation threat by President Donald Trump.
Nearly 80,000 federal health employees offered buyouts to resign
Nearly 80,000 employees at the Department of Health and Human Services have about a week to decide whether to accept a $25,000 buyout and resign from their jobs.
Nearly 80,000 employees at the Department of Health and Human Services have about a week to decide whether to accept a $25,000 buyout and resign from their jobs.
Crowds block traffic in Seattle during International Women's Day march
On International Women's Day, crowds gathered for demonstrations in Seattle--briefly blocking traffic in the Capitol Hill area.
On International Women's Day, crowds gathered for demonstrations in Seattle--briefly blocking traffic in the Capitol Hill area.
DOGE accused of accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans
Labor unions are trying to stop Elon Musk’s DOGE from accessing Social Security data for millions of Americans. "They cannot explain why they want this data," lawyers said.
Labor unions are trying to stop Elon Musk’s DOGE from accessing Social Security data for millions of Americans. "They cannot explain why they want this data," lawyers said.
Questions over Elon Musk's role at White House
Concerns are increasing over actions being taken by Elon Musk and DOGE to substantially cut the cost of running the federal government.
Concerns are increasing over actions being taken by Elon Musk and DOGE to substantially cut the cost of running the federal government.
Trump threatens economic action against Russia
President Trump is now threatening economic sanctions and tariffs on Russia.
President Trump is now threatening economic sanctions and tariffs on Russia.
Local impact of dismantling the Department of Education
The White House says President Trump will not sign an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education, after reports circulated that it was next on his docket.
The White House says President Trump will not sign an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education, after reports circulated that it was next on his docket.
Trump backtracks on Mexico, Canada tariffs
Trump announced he will delay certain tariffs on both Mexico and Canada amid widespread concerns of economic fallout.
Trump announced he will delay certain tariffs on both Mexico and Canada amid widespread concerns of economic fallout.
Trump aims to revitalize US shipbuilding
President Trump wants to establish a shipbuilding office and introduce new tax incentives to revitalize the shipbuilding sector.
President Trump wants to establish a shipbuilding office and introduce new tax incentives to revitalize the shipbuilding sector.
Dozens rally for more gun control legislation in WA
Dozens of people came to Olympia to push lawmakers for a slate of gun control bills. Opponents say it will only curb responsible gun owners.
Dozens of people came to Olympia to push lawmakers for a slate of gun control bills. Opponents say it will only curb responsible gun owners.