Western senators propose wastewater program renewal
U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, has co-introduced bipartisan legislation to extend a federal $450 million water recycling grant for Western states until 2032.
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Trump to slash tariffs on Indian imports after deal on Russian oil
President Donald Trump said Monday he would immediately slash tariffs on imports, which could mean lower costs for consumers on goods from the U.S.... Read More.
Trump Kennedy Center to close for two years; over $250M secured for renovations
Those hoping to catch a show at the Trump Kennedy Center will only have a few months before it closes for a two-year renovation,... Read More.
House GOP leaders face pushback from own members on funding bill
As the federal government enters its third day of a partial shutdown, House Republicans are bickering over Senate changes to the $1.2 trillion funding... Read More.
Nearly 2,200 Seattle-area jobs included in latest round of Amazon corporate layoffs
Amazon is cutting approximately 2,200 corporate roles from the Seattle area as part of the company's broader 16,000-person global layoff, according to a filing... Read More.
Medi-Cal spends $608M monthly on cooking, cleaning home services, even for illegal immigrants
Medi-Cal is paying an estimated $608 million per month for cooking, shopping, cleaning, and laundry services for elderly and disabled low-income California residents -... Read More.
Trump says worldwide tariffs aren’t taxes on U.S. consumers
President Donald Trump continues to defend his use of tariffs worldwide as businesses await a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the president's tariff authority.
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Epstein files name prominent figures; highlight possible redaction errors
Attorneys representing Jeffrey Epstein's victims are calling on the Department of Justice to take down its website with documents related to the convicted sex... Read More.
U.S. power grid holds up in cold as watchdog issues warning
The electric grid powering much of the U.S. through a harsh stretch of winter has largely held up, but there is an increasing risk... Read More.
Everyday Economics: The economy expands, but massive transformation masks weakness
The Atlanta Fed's GDPNow model is tracking 4.2% real GDP growth in Q4 2025 - a number that screams "strong economy," powered in part... Read More.
Nationwide redistricting efforts could impact control of Congress
As the 2026 midterm elections approach, state legislatures have grappled with fierce mid-decade redistricting efforts in an attempt to give an advantage to their... Read More.
Marijuana, abortion, noncitizen voting on ballots in 2026
Alongside a battle for control of Congress, voters in states across the country will take up ballot initiatives to decide key issues. Citizenship requirements... Read More.
