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Federal Government

U.S. House Issues Symbolic Rebuff to Trump’s Canada Tariffs in Rare Bipartisan Move

The U.S. House, including six Republicans, voted 219–211 to terminate the emergency backing for Trump’s Canada tariffs—a symbolic yet notable break with the president that highlights rising economic and institutional concerns ahead of midterms.

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Feb 12, 2026

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State Government

Governors’ bipartisan Washington meeting canceled after Trump White House limits invites to GOP leaders

The National Governors Association (NGA) has called off plans for a formal meeting with former President Donald Trump following notice...

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Feb 10, 2026

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Transportation and Infrastructure

Federal Package Sends $100 Million Toward Light Rail for I-5 Bridge Replacement

The federal government has earmarked $100 million for light rail construction as part of the Interstate Bridge Replacement project connecting Portland and Vancouver, reigniting debate across Southwest Washington over cost and scope.

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Feb 3, 2026

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Federal Government

House Clears Procedural Hurdle to End Partial Shutdown; Full Funding Vote Looms

The House narrowly passed a procedural vote behind Speaker Johnson’s maneuvering—setting up a full funding showdown that could end the partial shutdown. Local services in Cowlitz County remain vulnerable until resolution.

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Feb 3, 2026

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Environment and Climate

MAHA’s Push on Chemical Regulation Could Shape Local Environmental Policy

The Make America Healthy Again movement is shaping national environmental rules through new collaboration with the EPA—changes that could reach Longview’s industrial corridor.

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Feb 2, 2026

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Courts and Justice

Federal Judge Halts Trump-Era Move to End Protections for Haitians

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to end temporary protections for Haitians living and working in the U.S., affecting roughly 350,000 people nationwide.

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Feb 2, 2026

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Federal Government

Did Kari Lake Break the Law by Praising Trump on VOA?

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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Jan 30, 2026

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Federal Government

Trump Picks Former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to Lead Central Bank

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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Jan 30, 2026

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Columbia Countercurrent

Trump Administration

U.S. House Issues Symbolic Rebuff to Trump’s Canada Tariffs in Rare Bipartisan Move

Governors’ bipartisan Washington meeting canceled after Trump White House limits invites to GOP leaders

Federal Package Sends $100 Million Toward Light Rail for I-5 Bridge Replacement

House Clears Procedural Hurdle to End Partial Shutdown; Full Funding Vote Looms

MAHA’s Push on Chemical Regulation Could Shape Local Environmental Policy

Federal Judge Halts Trump-Era Move to End Protections for Haitians

Did Kari Lake Break the Law by Praising Trump on VOA?

Trump Picks Former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to Lead Central Bank

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