August 11, 2025
Federal Government
August 2025
August 11, 2025
DOJ formally designates Seattle and Washington as sanctuary jurisdictions — Federal officials say policies hinder immigration enforcement and could trigger lawsuits.
Seattle is suing the Trump administration to block two executive orders that city officials say threaten local diversity, equity, and LGBTQ+ protections. The lawsuit, announced Thursday by Mayor Bruce Harrell and City Attorney Ann Davison, was filed in federal court in the Western District of Washin...
President Trump is pressing forward with a dramatic overhaul of global trade, imposing some of the highest tariffs in modern U.S. history while announcing a flurry of new deals. The measures, set to take effect Aug. 7, mark a decisive break from decades of lower‑tariff policies and are already res...
July 2025
July 28, 2025
Education Department to release $6.8B in frozen K-12 funds — The Trump administration will unfreeze money for migrant education, English-language learning, and other programs, averting a $137M shortfall for Washington schools.
July 28, 2025
Immigration arrests double in Washington — Newly released data show more than 275 arrests in June, the highest under Trump’s second term, with fewer detainees having criminal records as ICE meets higher quotas.
July 21, 2025
WA schools to receive partial federal funds — Trump administration will release $21.3 million for after-school and summer programs earmarked for Washington State, but over $100 million in frozen K-12 aid remains withheld.
July 21, 2025
TSA may lift liquid limits — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says agency is reviewing the 3-1-1 rule as CT scanners roll out, but nationwide changes remain years away.
July 14, 2025
Trump escalates global trade war — President Trump announced sweeping new tariffs of up to 35% on imports from the EU, Canada, Mexico, Japan, and others, citing stalled trade talks and prioritizing U.S. market protection.
Washington state is bracing for major fiscal and social impacts following passage of a federal megabill that cuts Medicaid and SNAP funding while eliminating clean energy tax credits. Analysts estimate the law could cost Washington billions annually, reduce coverage for hundreds of thousands of resi...