Junk food could be banned from SNAP benefits
The Trump Administrations is considering banning SNAP benefits from being used to buy junk food.
The Trump Administrations is considering banning SNAP benefits from being used to buy junk food.
Trump executive order aims to lower IVF costs
Steep costs are triggering roadblocks for IVF patients, prompting a new response from the White House.
Steep costs are triggering roadblocks for IVF patients, prompting a new response from the White House.
Can DOGE pay dividends?
President Donald Trump is considering the idea of returning some of the money saved by DOGE to the the American people, though its unclear if that will happen.
President Donald Trump is considering the idea of returning some of the money saved by DOGE to the the American people, though its unclear if that will happen.
WA Senate panel advances age-based restrictions for social media platforms
Proponents say the restrictions are necessary to protect children from the harms of social media, while critics question the legality of the law.
Proponents say the restrictions are necessary to protect children from the harms of social media, while critics question the legality of the law.
Why a ‘DOGE dividend’ stimulus check could be unlikely
If Elon Musk’s target of $2 trillion in spending cuts is achieved by next year, supporters of the idea say that about one-fifth of those funds could be distributed to taxpaying households.
If Elon Musk’s target of $2 trillion in spending cuts is achieved by next year, supporters of the idea say that about one-fifth of those funds could be distributed to taxpaying households.
Mitch McConnell won't seek reelection
Sen. Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history, will retire at the end of his term.
Sen. Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history, will retire at the end of his term.
Senate confirms Kash Patel as FBI director
Kash Patel, a fierce Trump loyalist, will be the next director of the FBI, an agency he has repeatedly criticized.
Kash Patel, a fierce Trump loyalist, will be the next director of the FBI, an agency he has repeatedly criticized.
Canada reacts to tariff threats
As threats of a trade war rise, and the Trump Administration considers slapping a 25% tariff on all Canadian goods, those living across the border are weighing in.
As threats of a trade war rise, and the Trump Administration considers slapping a 25% tariff on all Canadian goods, those living across the border are weighing in.
Consumer cost of ending penny production
An executive order from President Donald Trump aims to eliminate penny production to save the government money.
An executive order from President Donald Trump aims to eliminate penny production to save the government money.
WA Gov. Ferguson advocates for proposal limiting governor’s emergency powers
Governor Ferguson stepped in last week to advance a bill to give the legislature more say in a state of emergency.
Governor Ferguson stepped in last week to advance a bill to give the legislature more say in a state of emergency.
New bill challenges governor's emergency powers
In Olympia, Senate Bill 5434 proposes to enhance legislative oversight of the governor's emergency powers, allowing the legislature to terminate a state of emergency and weigh in on emergency prohibitions. The bipartisan bill, supported by Governor Bob Ferguson, is set for a committee vote, with some stakeholders arguing it doesn't go far enough.
In Olympia, Senate Bill 5434 proposes to enhance legislative oversight of the governor's emergency powers, allowing the legislature to terminate a state of emergency and weigh in on emergency prohibitions. The bipartisan bill, supported by Governor Bob Ferguson, is set for a committee vote, with some stakeholders arguing it doesn't go far enough.
Florida Immigration Enforcement Board and Council: Who's on it?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state's efforts to support President Donald Trump's administration's enforcement of immigration in the United States was moving "full speed ahead." He introduced Larry Leefe as the executive director of the state's new immigration enforcement board. He also announced new agreements deputizing FDLE, FWC, and Florida Department of Agriculture agents to interrogate undocumented people suspected of being in the country illegally – a new state law signed last week.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state's efforts to support President Donald Trump's administration's enforcement of immigration in the United States was moving "full speed ahead." He introduced Larry Leefe as the executive director of the state's new immigration enforcement board. He also announced new agreements deputizing FDLE, FWC, and Florida Department of Agriculture agents to interrogate undocumented people suspected of being in the country illegally – a new state law signed last week.
What would it take for Canada to become the 51st state?
President Trump has repeatedly said Canada should become the 51st state. It turns out, adding a state isn’t as complicated as one might think.
President Trump has repeatedly said Canada should become the 51st state. It turns out, adding a state isn’t as complicated as one might think.
USDA accidentally fired bird flu employees and is now trying to rehire them
The Trump administration is working to “rectify" the termination of several employees over the weekend that were working to combat bird flu, the agency said.
The Trump administration is working to “rectify" the termination of several employees over the weekend that were working to combat bird flu, the agency said.
US Senate rushing border money to President Trump's desk
Senate Republicans pushed ahead a $340 billion budget bill, which will give the Trump administration funding for energy, military, mass deportations and border security.
Senate Republicans pushed ahead a $340 billion budget bill, which will give the Trump administration funding for energy, military, mass deportations and border security.
DOGE latest: What is a probationary worker?
Federal workers, particularly what’s known as probationary workers, are preparing for sweeping layoffs. Here's what that means.
Federal workers, particularly what’s known as probationary workers, are preparing for sweeping layoffs. Here's what that means.
Senate rushing border money to Trump's desk
The Senate is working on a bill to provide $175 billion for President Trump's security plan.
The Senate is working on a bill to provide $175 billion for President Trump's security plan.
Washington’s state flag could change under proposed legislation
House Bill 1938 would create a committee to redesign the green banner state flag.
House Bill 1938 would create a committee to redesign the green banner state flag.
Ukraine upset as US, Russia negotiate without them
Top U.S. and Russian diplomats say they'll continue conversations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, despite Ukrainian officials being absent from those discussions.
Top U.S. and Russian diplomats say they'll continue conversations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, despite Ukrainian officials being absent from those discussions.
Legislation to change WA state flag
House Bill 1938 would establish a committee to oversee the process of designing and adopting a new Washington state flag.
House Bill 1938 would establish a committee to oversee the process of designing and adopting a new Washington state flag.