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...
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August 2025
July 2025
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 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.
July 7, 2025
Washington and 14 states sue Trump administration over Medicaid data sharing — Lawsuit seeks to block use of health records by ICE for immigration enforcement.
After a week of high-stakes votes and intraparty wrangling, President Donald Trump on Friday signed a massive reconciliation bill that overhauls tax policy, slashes spending on social safety nets, and expands funding for defense and border enforcement. The legislation passed the Senate by a 51–50 ...
July 7, 2025
16 states including Washington sue Trump administration over $1B school mental health cuts — Lawsuit filed in Seattle challenges termination of diversity-linked grant programs.
June 2025
June 30, 2025
Trump administration moves to block Washington law requiring clergy to report child abuse — Federal officials argue the law violates religious freedom by compelling priests to break the seal of confession.
June 30, 2025
Seattle judge orders Trump administration to restore EV charger funding — The preliminary ruling revives $1 billion in blocked funds for 14 states, including $71 million earmarked for Washington.
June 16, 2025