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.

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.

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.

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.

Government shutdown avoided
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The Senate passed a Republican-led government funding bill on Friday, averting a midnight government shutdown.

Trump addresses the DOJ
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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
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Washington's Secretary of State is sounding the alarm, saying federal funding cuts are making election security and even greater concern.

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.

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.

WA joins 20 states in lawsuit against Trump admin
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Washington is among several states suing to block the Trump Administration from dismantling the Department of Education.

Trump CDC pick withdraws
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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.

Katie Wilson running for Seattle Mayor
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A new candidate is tossing their name in the ring to be Seattle's next mayor. Katie Wilson told FOX 13 she currently organizes with the "Transit Riders Union" and is also a columnist.

DOGE cuts threaten IRS free tax-filing program: What to know

IRS Direct File is only in its second year of letting taxpayers file directly with the IRS online, but it may be a casualty of Elon Musk’s DOGE.

Pete Buttigieg says he won't be running for governor or US Senate in upcoming races

Buttigieg, 43, who lives in the Traverse City area with his family, said he was deciding against competing in either race - despite caring deeply about who the state will elect for those positions.