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OLYMPIA — Governor Bob Ferguson on Jan. 13, 2026 delivered his State of the State address, urging lawmakers to adopt a 9.9% tax on income above $1 million and to invest in housing, roads and ferries. He also sought bipar…
Washington — President Donald Trump met oil executives this week at the White House, urging U.S. firms to invest up to $100 billion to rebuild Venezuela's oil infrastructure after U.S. forces detained Nicolás Maduro on J…
WASHINGTON — Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton refused to comply with subpoenas from the Republican-led House Oversight Committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein, their attorneys s…
United States — Multiple companies issued recent updates this week. Mercury General scheduled fourth-quarter results and a Form 10-K filing for February 17, 2026. Sight Sciences reported preliminary Q4 revenue of $20.3–2…
WASHINGTON Researchers reported that U.S. greenhouse gas emissions rose 2.4% in 2025 compared with 2024, reversing two years of declines. The Rhodium Group said on Tuesday that a cold winter, higher natural gas prices an…
Washington — The Justice Department opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell this week over disclosures and testimony tied to a long‑planned Fed headquarters renovation. Powell disclosed s…
Washington, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw attended a ministerial meeting convened by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday to strengthen critical minerals supply chains and met Assistant to the US President Mi…
Washington. President Donald Trump announced 25 percent tariff on any country doing business with Iran, effective immediately. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said diplomacy remains the president’s preferred…
Denver — Aldi announced Monday plans to open more than 50 stores in Colorado, including Denver and Colorado Springs, and to add 180 stores nationwide in 2026 as part of a multi‑year expansion. The company said it will bu…
Washington. The U.S. State Department announced on Monday that it revoked more than 100,000 visas since President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, citing enforcement of immigration laws and public-safety priorit…
JUNEAU, Alaska — Mary Peltola announced Monday she will challenge Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan for his U.S. Senate seat, emphasizing affordability and Alaska-focused governance. Peltola, the first Alaska Native elected t…
Columbia, S.C. Republican lawmakers and groups announced and debated new abortion restrictions while courts and voters shaped access across several states. In South Carolina, legislators announced a 'sweeping' restrictio…
Cleveland — National Weather Service and local stations reported a series of winter systems moving across the Midwest and Mid‑South this week, bringing gusty winds, rain changing to snow, and light accumulations in highe…
Chicago and the State of Illinois filed suit on Monday against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, alleging that federal agents deployed under Operation Midway Blitz used unlawful and dangerous tactics in neighborh…
Tallahassee, Fla. — Florida Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins announced Monday he is running for governor in 2026, entering crowded Republican primary to succeed term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis. Collins, appointed lieutenan…
LANSING, Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II suspended his 2026 gubernatorial campaign Monday and declared his candidacy for Secretary of State, saying concerns about election security and voter privacy moti…
Washington, President Donald Trump posted an altered image on Truth Social showing him as the "Acting President of Venezuela" after U.S. forces detained Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife and transferred th…
United States. Regional forecast offices reported a return to colder, seasonal conditions this week across multiple states. High pressure behind a weekend cold front produced clear nights and radiational cooling, prompti…
Minneapolis. Three Minnesota Democratic members of Congress were denied entry to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing center at the Whipple Federal Building on Saturday after officials rescinded a visit invi…
MINNEAPOLIS: Tens of thousands marched through Minneapolis on Saturday to protest the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent during a federal operation this week. Local a…
CHICAGO — Caleb Williams led the Chicago Bears to a 31-27 wild-card victory over the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night, throwing a go-ahead 25-yard touchdown pass to DJ Moore with 1:43 remaining. Chicago trailed 21-3 a…
Washington, President Donald Trump signed an executive order this week to protect U.S.-held revenue from Venezuelan oil sales and declared a national emergency to advance U.S. foreign policy objectives. He met with top o…
Washington, President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday declaring a national emergency to protect Venezuelan oil revenues held in U.S. Treasury accounts from judicial attachment or seizure. The order blocks a…
WASHINGTON, Members of Congress this week debated consequences after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a Minnesota woman, prompting protests and calls for accountability. Lawmakers demanded a…
Birmingham, Indianapolis, Washington and multiple regional centers reported rain, gusty winds, and transitions to snow this week as fronts moved across the United States. Forecasters issued flood watches in central Alaba…