Trump signs tariff order; Mexico and Canada retaliate
Hours after President Trump signed the order Saturday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum ordered retaliatory tariffs. Here's what to know.
Hours after President Trump signed the order Saturday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum ordered retaliatory tariffs. Here's what to know.
Mexico, Canada respond to Trump tariff threats
Today, goods coming into the U.S. become more expensive. President Trump said he's placing import tariffs on production from several countries. Mexican and Canadian imports will face 25% tariffs, and goods from China will face a 10% tariff. Trump first threatened tariffs during his campaign and seems likely to follow through with that plan.
Today, goods coming into the U.S. become more expensive. President Trump said he's placing import tariffs on production from several countries. Mexican and Canadian imports will face 25% tariffs, and goods from China will face a 10% tariff. Trump first threatened tariffs during his campaign and seems likely to follow through with that plan.
Bills for new gun regulations in WA make progress
Three controversial gun bills impacting second amendment rights are moving forward, but there's still a long road ahead.
Three controversial gun bills impacting second amendment rights are moving forward, but there's still a long road ahead.
WA lawmakers consider limitations on speeders
A proposal making its way through Washington legislature would require certain drivers to have a speed limiting device on their cars.
A proposal making its way through Washington legislature would require certain drivers to have a speed limiting device on their cars.
3 controversial gun-related bills in WA move out of committee
Washington state legislators took up three bills on Friday aimed at gun control measures.
Washington state legislators took up three bills on Friday aimed at gun control measures.
WA bill to lower alcohol limit for drivers to 0.05% BAC advances
A spike in traffic fatalities in Washington state has lawmakers considering reducing the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit, and a recent bill to do so is gaining traction.
A spike in traffic fatalities in Washington state has lawmakers considering reducing the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit, and a recent bill to do so is gaining traction.
Live updates: White House press briefing, executive orders
Friday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt held her second briefing of the new administration, after which the president is schedule to sign more executive orders.
Friday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt held her second briefing of the new administration, after which the president is schedule to sign more executive orders.
Lawmakers weigh proposal to let certain people out of prison early
State lawmakers are considering legislation to let certain inmates in prison apply for resentencing, prompting debate about rehabilitation and accountability.
State lawmakers are considering legislation to let certain inmates in prison apply for resentencing, prompting debate about rehabilitation and accountability.
WA proposal to modify prison sentences
State lawmakers are considering legislation to let certain inmates in prison apply for resentencing, prompting debate about rehabilitation and accountability.
State lawmakers are considering legislation to let certain inmates in prison apply for resentencing, prompting debate about rehabilitation and accountability.
Kash Patel, Tulsi Gabbard and others conclude confirmation hearings today
The Senate confirmation hearings for President Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees concluded on Thursday, and here’s what you need to know.
The Senate confirmation hearings for President Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees concluded on Thursday, and here’s what you need to know.
Lawmaker wants priests to report abuse learned from confession in WA
A legislator is fighting to change state and religious law in an effort to protect kids from sex abuse.
A legislator is fighting to change state and religious law in an effort to protect kids from sex abuse.
Protecting the depths: Bull kelp could become WA’s state marine forest
As the state faces ongoing debates over school closures and budget deficits, lawmakers in Olympia are diving deep into an often-overlooked issue: the protection of bull kelp.
As the state faces ongoing debates over school closures and budget deficits, lawmakers in Olympia are diving deep into an often-overlooked issue: the protection of bull kelp.
Lawmakers consider bill to restrict outside militias from coming into WA
House Bill 1321 would require armed military forces from outside the state to get permission to be in Washington unless they have been called up to serve by the federal government.
House Bill 1321 would require armed military forces from outside the state to get permission to be in Washington unless they have been called up to serve by the federal government.
WA legislators consider restrictions on outside state militias
Washington lawmakers are considering banning outside National Guard troops from entering the state without the governor’s approval.
Washington lawmakers are considering banning outside National Guard troops from entering the state without the governor’s approval.
RFK Jr. faces criticism in confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared before a Senate committee on Wednesday, making his case to become President Trump's health secretary.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared before a Senate committee on Wednesday, making his case to become President Trump's health secretary.
Deep dive into the underwater forest of Washington
Amid debates on school closings and budget deficits, lawmakers in Olympia are also taking a deep dive on bull kelp. While it may not be the splashiest piece of legislation, this aquatic plant has an oversized role in our water, and its at risk of disappearing.
Amid debates on school closings and budget deficits, lawmakers in Olympia are also taking a deep dive on bull kelp. While it may not be the splashiest piece of legislation, this aquatic plant has an oversized role in our water, and its at risk of disappearing.
Controversy over push to require clergy to report child abuse
A Washington lawmaker is fighting to change state and religious law, calling on priests and clergy to report child abuse and neglect. While it sounds simple on paper, the debate is becoming contentious over the religious implications.
A Washington lawmaker is fighting to change state and religious law, calling on priests and clergy to report child abuse and neglect. While it sounds simple on paper, the debate is becoming contentious over the religious implications.
Sanctuary cities now under investigation
Four sanctuary cities are under federal investigation for their immigration policies, including Denver, Chicago, New York City and Boston.
Four sanctuary cities are under federal investigation for their immigration policies, including Denver, Chicago, New York City and Boston.
Head Start programs caught up in federal funding freeze
The Trump administration has walked back an executive order that froze funding to programs that affect hundreds of thousands of families around the U.S., and the money that was put on pause would have included early learning programs that served children and low income families.
The Trump administration has walked back an executive order that froze funding to programs that affect hundreds of thousands of families around the U.S., and the money that was put on pause would have included early learning programs that served children and low income families.
RFK Jr. confirmation hearings underway amid vaccine controversy
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to undergo confirmation hearings this week before he can become the next secretary of Health and Human Services.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to undergo confirmation hearings this week before he can become the next secretary of Health and Human Services.