Trump tax bill could force special session in WA, Ferguson says
Gov. Bob Ferguson said he’ll consider whether to call lawmakers back for a special session due to massive cuts in the GOP tax bill to Medicaid and other funds.
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Mystery solved? Plane of vanished pioneer Amelia Earhart ‘found’ near ‘secluded island’
Archaeologist Dr Rick Pettigrew believes he has spotted Amelia Earhart’s missing plane in satellite images – the aviation pioneer vanished 88 years ago
The curious case of the Royal Navy jet stuck in India – BBC
The curious case of the Royal Navy jet stuck in India BBCWhy Kerala Tourism’s new ‘poster boy’ is raising questions about pricey F-35B Times of IndiaF-35 Stuck In Kerala May Be Dismantled Before Being Airlifted To UK: 5 Points&nbs…
Trump says he made no progress on Ukraine in his call with Putin – Axios
Trump says he made no progress on Ukraine in his call with Putin AxiosTrump Says Call with Putin Yields No Progress on Ukraine Cease-Fire The New York TimesTrump and Putin talk about war in Ukraine but make no progress on ceasefir…
US, Colombia recall top diplomats as rift deepens over alleged assassination plot
The US and Colombia recalled their top diplomats Thursday amid escalating tensions, linked to an alleged plot against Colombia’s leftist president. Washington first withdrew its chargé d’affaires, citing “baseless and reprehensible” comments from Colo…
Public lands: A proposal
Re: “Nix cynical GOP proposal to sell western public lands” (June 25, Opinion): Since “public lands” were originally the domain of Indigenous peoples, how about if we turn their management over to the tribes? This would resolve many issues and also “fu…
Ferguson denies pardon for WA immigrant facing deportation to South Sudan
The denial of Tuan Thanh Phan’s pardon application comes as the U.S. Supreme Court clarified in a ruling Thursday the federal government can deport immigrants to so-called “third countries.”
Julio César Chávez Jr. Expected to be Deported, Sheinbaum Says
The well-known Mexican boxer was detained by U.S. immigration agents in California on Wednesday, days after fighting a high-profile contest against the former YouTuber Jake Paul.
Microsoft layoffs a reminder — WA’s job market can melt down
The contraction of Seattle-area tech somewhat mirrors prior industry meltdowns, when job losses signaled deep disruptions in the regional economy.
Blankets, storms, vote-a-Rama: Trump’s tax bill sparks marathon week on Capitol Hill; race to meet July 4 deadline
The US Capitol saw intense activity this week. Republican lawmakers faced pressure to pass President Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill. A marathon Senate session addressed concerns. Senator Lisa Murkowski’s support helped the bill move forward. Hous…