Who's in charge of DOGE? White House says it's not Elon Musk
The White House says Elon Musk is not in charge of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) but serves as a senior adviser to President Trump.
The White House says Elon Musk is not in charge of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) but serves as a senior adviser to President Trump.
Conservative portion of Oregon looking to break off and join Idaho
The Greater Idaho movement aims to separate Oregon's conservative east from its progressive west, exposing ideological divides.
The Greater Idaho movement aims to separate Oregon's conservative east from its progressive west, exposing ideological divides.
US senators disagree with what's next for Gaza
A group of U.S. senators is in Jerusalem to discuss the future of Gaza. President Trump wants the U.S. to take over the Gaza Strip after the war; his plan also calls for relocating Palestinians to other Arab states. A bipartisan group of senators agrees that Hamas should no longer control Gaza, but they disagree on what comes next.
A group of U.S. senators is in Jerusalem to discuss the future of Gaza. President Trump wants the U.S. to take over the Gaza Strip after the war; his plan also calls for relocating Palestinians to other Arab states. A bipartisan group of senators agrees that Hamas should no longer control Gaza, but they disagree on what comes next.
Medicaid changes could be coming: Here's what Republicans are considering
Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage. Here’s what’s on the table.
Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage. Here’s what’s on the table.
Seattle federal workers to rally against Trump administration layoffs
More than 85,000 federal workers are out of a job as part of President Donald Trump’s plan to significantly reduce the size of the federal government.
More than 85,000 federal workers are out of a job as part of President Donald Trump’s plan to significantly reduce the size of the federal government.
Lawmakers weigh increased penalties for people who try to elude police
If passed, a new bill would increase penalties for fleeing police. Some say this hasn't worked in the past, while others believe it will act as a deterrence.
If passed, a new bill would increase penalties for fleeing police. Some say this hasn't worked in the past, while others believe it will act as a deterrence.
WA lawmakers discussing bill to reform pre-trial release policies
A new bill would change the way Washington judges set bail for suspects who are deemed public safety threats.
A new bill would change the way Washington judges set bail for suspects who are deemed public safety threats.
Elon Musk's DOGE seeks access to IRS taxpayer data, AP reports
Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency are attempting to access millions of files that include taxpayer information, bank records, and sensitive documents.
Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency are attempting to access millions of files that include taxpayer information, bank records, and sensitive documents.
Family wants loved one freed from Guantanamo Bay after WA detainment
Standing in front of the U.S. Courthouse in Seattle, the last place where Jose Medina Andrade’s family said they saw him, his wife, sister and community activists held a news conference today.
Standing in front of the U.S. Courthouse in Seattle, the last place where Jose Medina Andrade’s family said they saw him, his wife, sister and community activists held a news conference today.
WA family wants loved one freed from Guantanamo Bay
Standing in front of the United States Courthouse in Downtown Seattle, the last place where Jose Medina Andrade’s family said they saw him, his wife, sister and community activists held a news conference on Sunday. "Free Jose from Guantanamo Bay," the crowd chanted. "His treatment by ICE and the U.S. Government has been horrible and unjust," Jessica Rojas from the International Migrants Alliance said. With a banner and Andrade’s photo behind them, IMA told the crowd that Andrade first arrived in the United States in 2023.
Standing in front of the United States Courthouse in Downtown Seattle, the last place where Jose Medina Andrade’s family said they saw him, his wife, sister and community activists held a news conference on Sunday. "Free Jose from Guantanamo Bay," the crowd chanted. "His treatment by ICE and the U.S. Government has been horrible and unjust," Jessica Rojas from the International Migrants Alliance said. With a banner and Andrade’s photo behind them, IMA told the crowd that Andrade first arrived in the United States in 2023.
Trump at Daytona 500: Return visit to Great American Race marks second time as president
President Donald Trump is attending the Daytona 500 on Sunday, marking his second appearance at NASCAR’s most prestigious race as president.
President Donald Trump is attending the Daytona 500 on Sunday, marking his second appearance at NASCAR’s most prestigious race as president.
IRS may lay off thousands of workers in the middle of tax season
The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could come as soon as this week.
The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could come as soon as this week.
Seattle protesters rally at South Lake Union Tesla store against Elon Musk
At the corner of Republican Street and Westlake Avenue in South Lake Union, a group gathered to take a stance against one republican: Elon Musk.
At the corner of Republican Street and Westlake Avenue in South Lake Union, a group gathered to take a stance against one republican: Elon Musk.
Protest against Tesla outside Seattle showroom
"Elon Musk built his fortune on Tesla, and he’s using that to attack our democracy," Evan Sutton, who helped organize Saturday’s protest. The group stood in front of the Tesla store, armed with signs targeting the tech mogul, who now officially serves under President Donald Trump as a special government employee and has been appointed to head the Department of Government Efficiency.
"Elon Musk built his fortune on Tesla, and he’s using that to attack our democracy," Evan Sutton, who helped organize Saturday’s protest. The group stood in front of the Tesla store, armed with signs targeting the tech mogul, who now officially serves under President Donald Trump as a special government employee and has been appointed to head the Department of Government Efficiency.
WA legislative committee advances new standards on wood stoves
Senate Bill 5174 would align Washington’s air quality standards regarding wood burning devices with ones published by the EPA.
Senate Bill 5174 would align Washington’s air quality standards regarding wood burning devices with ones published by the EPA.
Poll: Increasing number of Democrats say party should become more moderate
A new Gallup poll shows an increasing number of Democrats want their party to become more moderate, while most Republicans favor keeping their party as it is.
A new Gallup poll shows an increasing number of Democrats want their party to become more moderate, while most Republicans favor keeping their party as it is.
Trump signs executive order to block federal money for schools with COVID-19 vaccine mandates
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at ending COVID-19 vaccine mandates in schools, calling such mandates an infringement on personal freedom.
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at ending COVID-19 vaccine mandates in schools, calling such mandates an infringement on personal freedom.
WA leaders criticize Trump, tell him to 'follow the damn law'
Governor Bob Ferguson and other state leaders had sharp words for President Trump on Thursday afternoon.
Governor Bob Ferguson and other state leaders had sharp words for President Trump on Thursday afternoon.
States with abortion bans saw increase in infant mortality rates, study finds
A recent study shows that the number of infants dying after states implemented abortion bans is higher than expected.
A recent study shows that the number of infants dying after states implemented abortion bans is higher than expected.
Americans think the government spends too much; here's what it actually spends
Recent polling shows that Americans are largely contradictory when it comes to the federal budget.
Recent polling shows that Americans are largely contradictory when it comes to the federal budget.