Government shutdown avoided
The Senate passed a Republican-led government funding bill on Friday, averting a midnight government shutdown.
Senate passes Trump’s budget plan with help from some Dems
The Senate passed a six-month spending bill Friday, hours before a government shutdown.
Trump addresses the DOJ
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
Washington's Secretary of State is sounding the alarm, saying federal funding cuts are making election security and even greater concern.
WA Secretary of State concerned over declining federal support in election security efforts
Washington Secretary Steve Hobbs said uncertainty is growing as key federal programs to support government cybersecurity face funding cuts.
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.
Dr. Oz sidesteps senators’ questions about Medicaid cuts
Dr. Mehmet Oz is a former heart surgeon and TV personality.
Trump's anti-DEI crusade targets more than 50 universities: See the full list
President Trump’s campaign to end DEI programs nationwide is now targeting more than 50 universities for alleged racial discrimination.
WA joins 20 states in lawsuit against Trump admin
Washington is among several states suing to block the Trump Administration from dismantling the Department of Education.
Trump CDC pick withdraws
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
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.
Trump administration withdraws David Weldon's nomination for CDC director
The White House has rescinded the nomination of Dr. David Weldon, a former congressman from Florida, for the position of director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
NOAA to layoff 10% of workforce
The Trump administration is starting another round of job cuts — this one more than 1,000 — at the nation’s weather, ocean and fisheries agency, four people familiar with the matter tell The Associated Press.
WA legislature passes deadline to advance legislation to opposite chamber
Wednesday was the house of origin cutoff for the 2025 session, meaning all policy bills that started in the Senate must have been voted over to the House and vice versa.
Trump transgender military ban back in court
Trans rights groups are trying to halt the Pentagon's new policy of barring transgender people from military service.
WA legislature passes deadline to advance legislation to opposite chamber
Wednesday marked a key deadline for lawmakers, as they had to pass all legislation without budgetary impacts out of the chamber they originated from.