Democrats’ plan to revamp WA's initiative process stirs backlash Majority Democrats in the state Legislature are pushing changes they say will restore integrity to Washington’s venerable initiative process. Jerry Cornfield/Washington State Standard
Trump and Walz strike conciliatory tone in wake of second Minnesota killing The Trump administration is working to reframe the narrative in Minneapolis on enforcing the law after outrage over killings continues. Danielle Kurtzleben
Fight over DHS funding has the government on track for a partial shutdown Efforts in Congress to avoid a partial government shutdown have been scrambled by two fatal shootings in Minneapolis this month involving ICE officers. Claudia Grisales
GOP lawyer Chris Madel ends bid for Minnesota governor, calls ICE effort a 'disaster' Chris Madel — a Republican candidate for governor of Minnesota — has dropped out of the state's gubernatorial race, saying he no longer supports the immigration crackdown taking place in Minneapolis. Elena Moore
Treasury cancels Booz Allen contracts over leaks about wealthy taxpayers A Booz Allen contractor had leaked confidential tax information that showed how wealthy people like Donald Trump, Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos manage to minimize their tax obligations. Scott Horsley
Minnesota officials rebuff DOJ's data demands after latest shooting by federal agents Minnesota officials are rebuffing demands from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, as the state continues its clash with the Trump administration over the surge of federal immigration enforcement. Miles Parks
'Not our America.' Washington state leaders condemn federal shootings in Minnesota Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson and Attorney General Nick Brown held a press conference Monday to emphatically condemn federal actions in Minnesota and hint at their preparations should the Trump administration crack down similarly in Washington state. Scott Greenstone
All eyes are on Rubio as he navigates the world in 2 critical roles Rubio is the first person to hold both roles at the same time since Secretary of State Henry Kissinger in the 1970s. Franco Ordoñez
The rise of data centers is becoming a midterm issue for voters Data centers used to fuel artificial intelligence are popping up all over the country, and they're becoming a midterm issue for voters that's now drawing White House attention. Deepa Shivaram
Senate Democrats to vote against DHS funding, setting up potential partial shutdown The Senate is set to vote this week on spending bills to prevent a government shutdown, but some Democrats plan to block government funding in response to the Minnesota killings by DHS officers. Leila Fadel
