Coverage of U.S. federal agencies, national policy, executive actions, and congressional oversight
Beginning Sunday, TSA will implement a $45 fee for travelers without REAL ID-compliant identification, potentially increasing wait times at airport security checkpoints.
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Kari Lake’s appearance praising President Trump on Voice of America’s Persian‑language service has raised red flags among legal and journalistic watchdogs over violations of the firewall meant to protect VOA’s editorial independence, though no criminal law appears to have been broken.
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President Trump announced plans to nominate Kevin Warsh, a former Fed governor with Wall Street ties, to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair—an appointment that could reshape central bank independence and interest rate policy.
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Federal court filings reveal ICE had planned to build a temporary detention center in Newport, Oregon, and may resume the project later this year.
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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez’s Vancouver office was vandalized over the weekend, deepening tensions in an already polarized political climate for Washington’s 3rd District.
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Rep. Marie Glusenkamp Perez’s vote to fund DHS has ignited debate across Southwest Washington, with critics arguing it sacrifices constitutional oversight for political stability.
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Longview’s JD Rossetti, former state representative and school board member, has entered a 'listening phase' as he explores an independent bid for WA‑03. His platform emphasizes constitutional accountability, civil‑liberties reform, and rural economic concerns—posing a potential disruptor to the race dominated by established party candidates.
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Federal officials have reassigned controversial Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino out of Minneapolis amid anger over fatal shootings during immigration enforcement. While local leaders see a shift toward de‑escalation, DHS denies he’s been removed from duty outright.
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Fear of ICE enforcement is rippling from Portland to Cowlitz County, where immigrant families and allies are organizing for safety and solidarity amid escalating federal actions.
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Following her condemnation of a Minnesota ICE shooting, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez faces renewed scrutiny from Cowlitz County residents demanding accountability and reform at DHS.
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