Treasury Dept. to phase out paper checks starting in September
The federal government will phase out paper checks for benefit payments soon.
The federal government will phase out paper checks for benefit payments soon.
These states may try redrawing congressional maps in response to, or in support of, Texas
Trump’s support for Texas Republicans’ mid-decade redistricting plan has split states into those joining the effort and those preparing to fight back.
Trump’s support for Texas Republicans’ mid-decade redistricting plan has split states into those joining the effort and those preparing to fight back.
Mexico to extradite 26 top cartel leaders to US in Trump administration deal
The transfer comes ahead of 25% tariffs on Mexican goods imposed by President Trump.
The transfer comes ahead of 25% tariffs on Mexican goods imposed by President Trump.
Lawsuit filed to put Tacoma, WA Workers Bill of Rights on November ballot
The lawsuit accuses city and county leaders of using a loophole and dragging their feet to prevent a worker's bill of rights from going before the voters in November.
The lawsuit accuses city and county leaders of using a loophole and dragging their feet to prevent a worker's bill of rights from going before the voters in November.
Controversial battery energy facility in WA sparks debate
The fate of a proposed lithium battery facility near downtown Sedro-Woolley may hinge on Governor Bob Ferguson's decision.
The fate of a proposed lithium battery facility near downtown Sedro-Woolley may hinge on Governor Bob Ferguson's decision.
Supreme Court to consider same-sex marriage case
The U.S. Supreme Court could be facing a decision on same-sex marriage, stemming from a Kentucky woman jailed for refusing to issue marriage license to gay couples on religious grounds.
The U.S. Supreme Court could be facing a decision on same-sex marriage, stemming from a Kentucky woman jailed for refusing to issue marriage license to gay couples on religious grounds.
YouTube, others may ask for your ID as online safety laws sprout across the globe
Some users of YouTube in the United States may be barred from the platform starting Wednesday as the Google-owned media giant plans to roll out ID verification, amid a trend of similar decisions propping up around the debate about online safety.
Some users of YouTube in the United States may be barred from the platform starting Wednesday as the Google-owned media giant plans to roll out ID verification, amid a trend of similar decisions propping up around the debate about online safety.
Governor Ferguson could have final say on controversial battery energy facility
Governor Bob Ferguson could have the final say on a proposed lithium battery facility near downtown Sedro-Woolley.
Governor Bob Ferguson could have the final say on a proposed lithium battery facility near downtown Sedro-Woolley.
Trump deploys National Guard in DC
President Trump announced a federal takeover of Washington D.C., citing the need to fight violent crime. Some are protesting the move, while the mayor calls it unsettling.
President Trump announced a federal takeover of Washington D.C., citing the need to fight violent crime. Some are protesting the move, while the mayor calls it unsettling.
Democrats slam GOP redistricting fight
California governor Gavin Newsom wants a truce with President Trump in the heated issue of redistricting that's happening across several U.S. states.
California governor Gavin Newsom wants a truce with President Trump in the heated issue of redistricting that's happening across several U.S. states.
Epstein files latest: Judge denies request to unseal Ghislaine Maxwell transcripts
Transcripts of secret grand jury testimony in the Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case won’t be released. a judge decided Monday.
Transcripts of secret grand jury testimony in the Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case won’t be released. a judge decided Monday.
Trump considers reclassifying marijuana as less dangerous drug: report
Trump is weighing whether to remove marijuana from the list of Schedule I controlled substances and make it a Schedule III drug.
Trump is weighing whether to remove marijuana from the list of Schedule I controlled substances and make it a Schedule III drug.
WA leaders react to termination of $7 billion in EPA grants
More than $100 million in dollars meant for Washington families hangs in the balance amid new moves from the Trump administration to take back funding for initiatives aimed at creating cleaner air and water.
More than $100 million in dollars meant for Washington families hangs in the balance amid new moves from the Trump administration to take back funding for initiatives aimed at creating cleaner air and water.
Immigrant detainees could be sent to notorious Louisiana prison soon, reports say
The Trump administration is reportedly in talks with Louisiana officials to send immigrant detainees to the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola, the country’s largest maximum security prison.
The Trump administration is reportedly in talks with Louisiana officials to send immigrant detainees to the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola, the country’s largest maximum security prison.
A look back at Putin's past meetings with US presidents
Russian President Vladimir Putin meeting with U.S. presidents was a regular occurrence early in his tenure. But as tensions grew between Russia and the U.S. through the years, those bilateral gatherings became less frequent.
Russian President Vladimir Putin meeting with U.S. presidents was a regular occurrence early in his tenure. But as tensions grew between Russia and the U.S. through the years, those bilateral gatherings became less frequent.
Tax changes will make Social Security go insolvent sooner than previous estimate
Experts have estimated that Social Security benefits will get cut 24% at the time the program goes insolvent in 2034.
Experts have estimated that Social Security benefits will get cut 24% at the time the program goes insolvent in 2034.
Former acting FBI director who resisted Trump demands 'forced out' of bureau: reports
The FBI’s personnel purge continues, with the latest casualty being a former acting director who resisted demands to identify agents who investigated the Jan. 6 riot.
The FBI’s personnel purge continues, with the latest casualty being a former acting director who resisted demands to identify agents who investigated the Jan. 6 riot.
Why parts of the Constitution went missing from US government website
Critics were quick to point out that the missing sections are constitutional clauses President Trump has targeted since taking office for a second term.
Critics were quick to point out that the missing sections are constitutional clauses President Trump has targeted since taking office for a second term.
White House says Apple to announce $100B US investment commitment for manufacturing
Tech giant Apple is announcing a new investment of $100 billion in U.S. facilities.
Tech giant Apple is announcing a new investment of $100 billion in U.S. facilities.
Texas AG moves to vacate seats amid Democrat walkout
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that House Democrats have until Friday to return to the Capitol before he asks a court to declare their seats vacant. The Democratic lawmakers left the state in an effort to delay Republican-led redistricting efforts.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that House Democrats have until Friday to return to the Capitol before he asks a court to declare their seats vacant. The Democratic lawmakers left the state in an effort to delay Republican-led redistricting efforts.