Federal Government

June 2025

June 2, 2025

Appeals court allows Trump to continue collecting tariffs — A lower court had ruled earlier in the week that the tariffs imposed under emergency powers were illegal, but the appellate court said the administration can continue enforcement while appeals proceed.

May 2025

May 27, 2025

Washington health groups sue Trump administration over deletion of federal health data — The lawsuit alleges the removal of thousands of CDC and other public health webpages has harmed clinical care, research, and disease response efforts.

In a narrow 215–214 vote early Thursday morning, House Republicans passed a sweeping tax and spending package advancing President Trump’s domestic agenda. The legislation extends major tax cuts from Trump’s first term while enacting deep reductions to Medicaid, food assistance, and clean energ...

May 27, 2025

ICE raid at Kent beverage factory leads to 17 arrests — Agents detained workers at Eagle Beverages for allegedly using fraudulent documents.

May 19, 2025

Seattle judge rescinds order requiring admission of 12,000 refugees under Trump ban — Instead, 160 refugees with imminent pre-inauguration travel plans will be admitted immediately, while the rest must be reviewed individually under new court guidance.

House Republicans pushed a sweeping budget reconciliation package through Congress this week that would enact President Trump’s tax, defense, and immigration priorities while offsetting costs with deep cuts to Medicaid, food assistance, and clean energy programs. Medicaid cuts The bill would...

May 12, 2025

Washington sues to block Trump’s emergency order on fossil fuel projects — Attorney General Nick Brown argues the executive order unlawfully bypasses environmental reviews and threatens state climate efforts; 14 other states joined the lawsuit.

May 12, 2025

Justice Department investigating Washington’s new clergy abuse reporting law — Federal officials say the law, which requires clergy to report child abuse even if disclosed in confession, may violate religious freedom protections.

Facing pushback from moderates and a sobering CBO report, House GOP leaders are retreating from their most aggressive Medicaid reduction proposals. The report projected that up to 10 million people could lose coverage under some plans, including efforts to reduce federal matching rates for Medica...

May 12, 2025

Judge rules Trump grant conditions likely unlawful, halts enforcement in King County case — The court found new federal funding rules conflict with congressional authority and local law, pausing restrictions tied to DEI and immigration compliance.

June 2025

Appeals court allows Trump to continue collecting tariffs — A lower court had ruled earlier in the week that the tariffs imposed under emergency powers were illegal, but the appellate court said the administration can continue enforcement while appeals proceed.

May 2025

Washington health groups sue Trump administration over deletion of federal health data — The lawsuit alleges the removal of thousands of CDC and other public health webpages has harmed clinical care, research, and disease response efforts.

House passes sweeping GOP tax and spending bill

ICE raid at Kent beverage factory leads to 17 arrests — Agents detained workers at Eagle Beverages for allegedly using fraudulent documents.

Seattle judge rescinds order requiring admission of 12,000 refugees under Trump ban — Instead, 160 refugees with imminent pre-inauguration travel plans will be admitted immediately, while the rest must be reviewed individually under new court guidance.

House Republicans propose budget package with deep cuts to Medicaid, food assistance, and clean energy

Washington sues to block Trump’s emergency order on fossil fuel projects — Attorney General Nick Brown argues the executive order unlawfully bypasses environmental reviews and threatens state climate efforts; 14 other states joined the lawsuit.

Justice Department investigating Washington’s new clergy abuse reporting law — Federal officials say the law, which requires clergy to report child abuse even if disclosed in confession, may violate religious freedom protections.

House Republicans back off Medicaid proposals that would cut coverage for up to 10 million people

Judge rules Trump grant conditions likely unlawful, halts enforcement in King County case — The court found new federal funding rules conflict with congressional authority and local law, pausing restrictions tied to DEI and immigration compliance.