Democrats' holy grail: WA Senate approves state capital gains tax Majority Democrats in the Washington Senate passed a capital gains tax bill - something that's been talked about for a decade - over the weekend. The narrow 25-24 vote followed a nearly four-hour debate, revealing just how contentious the issue is. Angela King
Review Of Capitol Riot Urges More Police, Mobile Fencing An insurrection task force directed by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says U.S. Capitol Police need more support to address security weaknesses. The review was led by retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré. Claudia Grisales
New York State Senate Leader Calls For Cuomo's Resignation New York Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins became the most prominent state official to call for Cuomo to resign. Multiple women have accused Cuomo of sexual harassment. Dustin Jones
Biden Thanks American People After Congress Passes $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill Formally known as the "American Rescue Plan," it includes a $1400 stimulus check, more money allotted for free-of-charge vaccines and distribution and extended unemployment benefits.
Biden Signals Support For Voting Rights President Biden is signing an executive order on voting rights. The order won't make major changes — but it signals Biden's views at a time when Republicans are seeking to restrict voting access. Scott Detrow
Senate Passes Milestone Coronavirus Relief Package. What Happens Next? After 24 hours of debate, the Senate in a 50-49 vote passed the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package. The measure now moves back to the House which must pass an identical version. Scott Detrow
Far-Right Misinformation Is Thriving On Facebook. A New Study Shows Just How Much Research from New York University found that far-right accounts known for spreading misinformation drive engagement at higher rates than other news sources. Will Jarvis
Biden Infrastructure Plan Aims To Please Both Labor And Environmentalists President Biden is enlisting union support for his plan to rebuild infrastructure. Labor leaders say he'll have a difficult balancing act if he wants to be the most labor-friendly president ever. Don Gonyea
This week, the three certainties of life: legislative bills, taxes, and fights about Covid vaccinations Bill Radke reviews the weeks news with South Seattle Emerald founder and publisher, and Seattle Times columnist, Marcus Green, Washington State Wire founder and publisher DJ Wilson and Tacoma News Tribune reporter Chase Hutchinson. Sarah Leibovitz
White House To Work With Congress To Replace AUMFs With More 'Narrow' Framework White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said new authorizations would have a more narrow focus. Alana Wise
