Day: September 17, 2026
Jared Kushner quietly met with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries as both parties brace for a razor-thin fight for House control in November, signaling unusual cross-party outreach, PBS reports.
House lawmakers have launched a bipartisan Movies, Music, Entertainment & Sports Caucus, aiming to spotlight the economic power of U.S. pop culture and address key industry policy challenges.
U.S. universities report record international enrollment as Indian students surge, reshaping campus demographics, boosting local economies, and intensifying competition for visas.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is increasingly targeting immigrants without criminal records, raising concerns among advocates and legal experts about shifting enforcement priorities and due process.
Saudi Arabia and the US sealed a raft of agreements in Washington spanning defense, technology, clean energy, and investment, underscoring deepening strategic and economic ties.
Former WSU star Ryan Leaf returns to Pullman in a new role, serving as USA Network’s lead football analyst and signaling the broadcaster’s deeper investment in Pac-12 coverage.
Gas prices are poised for a sharp rise, analysts warn, with further increases expected in the months ahead, according to a Washington Post report on mounting energy market pressures.
Former President Donald Trump hailed the late Sen. Lindsey Graham as “a true American original” during a Washington funeral service, praising his loyalty, service, and impact on U.S. politics.
As a federal shutdown looms, Washington state braces for uneven impacts. From furloughed workers to delayed services, KUOW explores who’s hit hardest and who’s spared.
INDYCAR and Monumental Sports & Entertainment announced a new partnership to launch the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., bringing top-tier open-wheel racing to the nation’s capital.
The Port Washington School District marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with solemn ceremonies, student reflections, and educational programs honoring victims and first responders.
A U.S. federal judge has ruled that Biden-era regulations targeting “ghost guns” are unconstitutional, dealing a setback to the administration’s efforts to curb untraceable firearms.
The Trump administration signals support for the IMF and World Bank, easing its skepticism of global institutions in a shift that could reshape U.S. influence in international finance.
Eagles WR DeVonta Smith has built a strong track record against Washington, consistently posting big performances that highlight his route-running, reliability and growing role in Philadelphia’s passing attack.