WA demonstrators rally for 50501 movement against Trump administration
Organizers describe Saturday's demonstrations as a part of the 50501 movement, which stands for 50 states, 50 protests, one movement.
'50501' protests happening across US today: What to know
More than 700 events are scheduled around the U.S. Saturday to protest the Trump administration’s agenda.
Iran responds to President Trump's demands
President Trump has placed a new demand on Iran, telling the country to end its nuclear program completely or face a possible military attack.
White House freezes Harvard grants
The Trump administration is raising the stakes against Harvard as the Ivy League school refuses to comply with its demands.
WA lawmakers react to governor calling latest tax proposal ‘too risky’
Democrats released a new tax package this week, but Gov. Ferguson criticized the amount of taxes in the new proposal, prompting lawmakers to ask for suggestions on next steps.
10,000 pages of records about Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 assassination released
New York Sen. Robert F. Kennedy was killed after giving a speech celebrating his victory in California’s Democratic presidential primary in 1968.
Italy prime minister speaks with Trump on tariffs
Both President Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni seemed optimistic the U.S. and European Union can make a trade deal before retaliatory tariffs resume.
WA legislators debate over police hiring grant as session nears close
House Bill 2015 hits one of Gov. Ferguson’s goals to fund a police hiring grant program, but the amount of money in the state budget for the program could create a rift between him and legislators.
Rep. Yassamin Ansari plans trip to El Salvador to demand return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia
The Supreme Court has ruled that Kilmar Abrego Garcia should be returned to the United States after he was deported to a prison in El Salvador and one Arizona Representative is working to make sure that happens.
Can Trump fire the fed chair? President lashes out at Powell for economic outlook
President Trump has hinted that he wants to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for his economic outlook and refusal to lower interest rates. Can he do that?
Fed chair issues grim tariffs warning
Fed chairman Jerome Powell is predicting higher inflation and slower growth in the face of market uncertainty around the White House's tariff strategy.
China reportedly open to tariff conversation with US
According to a new report, Beijing is willing to come to the table on tariff negotiations if certain conditions are met.
Judge demands answers on Trump admin deportation practices
A federal judge is pushing the White House for answers over its deportation practices after a Maryland man was mistakenly deported to El Salvador.
WA Democrats propose new taxes to balance budget as legislative session nears finish line
Washington Democrats drafted new proposals increasing various taxes on businesses, capital gains and property to close a multi-billion-dollar budget gap.
WA Democrats propose new taxes to balance budget
With a little under two weeks before the end of the 2025 regular session, legislative Democrats have drafted new proposals increasing various taxes on businesses, capital gains and property to close a multi-billion-dollar budget gap.
State Department shuts down disinformation office targeting Russia, China, Iran
The State Department has shut down the Global Engagement Center, an office that identified disinformation from Russia, China and Iran. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the center’s work had crossed into censoring Americans.
WA's King County launches Human and Civil Rights Commission
King County has announced the formation of a new Human and Civil Rights Commission, with the goal of guiding county leadership on policies promoting civil rights.
Report: Trump to end IRS Direct File program for free tax filing
The Trump administration is planning to end the IRS Direct File program that allows tax returns to be filed directly to the IRS for free.
Federal judge finds probable cause to hold Trump administration in criminal contempt
A federal judge has found probable cause to hold the Trump administration in criminal contempt of court.
Judge scraps Biden-era rule capping credit card late fees: What to know
A federal judge has scrapped a rule from the Biden administration that would have placed a cap on credit card late fees.