Author: William Green

Despite Donald Trump’s vows of a manufacturing renaissance, new data show factory growth has lagged expectations, with investment uneven and job gains failing to materialize nationwide.

USA Today previews the final Pac-12 title game as Oregon faces Washington, breaking down betting odds, key matchups, playoff stakes and how to watch this highly anticipated showdown.

The FBI reports U.S. crime rates fell nationwide in 2024, with declines in violent and property offenses. Officials cite policing reforms and community programs as key factors.

The House rushes to pass a deal to end the government shutdown as President Trump proposes closing the Kennedy Center for two years, igniting debate over arts funding.

Trump’s ‘board of peace’ convenes this week, aiming to reset global cooperation. Yet the absence of key US allies raises questions over its legitimacy, reach and diplomatic impact.

The Supreme Court’s conservative majority weighs whether states can bar trans women from girls’ sports, a pivotal clash over Title IX, gender identity, and school civil rights.

“No Kings” rallies swept cities across the U.S. and Europe this weekend, with demonstrators denouncing rising authoritarianism. In Minnesota, Bruce Springsteen headlined a major PBS-covered march.

The Supreme Court’s ruling on Trump-era tariffs clarifies presidential power over trade. PBS examines the decision’s legal basis, its economic impact, and what it means for future tariff policy.

A conservative push to erect statues of activist Charlie Kirk is reigniting national debate over who deserves public memorials, exposing partisan divides on history, heroism and representation.

ICE announces the arrest of a previously labeled “non-criminal” undocumented immigrant, revealing he is a wanted murder suspect and gang member, raising scrutiny of screening practices.

The US government has warned airlines it may order up to 20% flight cuts nationwide if the federal shutdown drags on, Reuters reports, raising fears of major travel disruption.

USA Today breaks down the Washington Commanders’ schedule, highlighting key divisional matchups, primetime tests, and crucial stretches that could define their playoff hopes.

Republican strategist Sarah Longwell critiques media coverage of U.S. politics and the Trump administration on C-SPAN, urging deeper context, less sensationalism, and greater focus on democratic norms.

Washington Performing Arts announced it will not use The Kennedy Center for its upcoming season, citing strategic changes in programming and venue partnerships, WUSA9 reports.

Washington State will require all teachers and school staff to be vaccinated against Covid-19, officials announced, marking one of the nation’s strictest school mandates as in-person classes resume.

Four Washington school districts are under federal Title IX investigation over alleged sex-based discrimination, prompting scrutiny of their policies and compliance practices.

From dazzling light displays to community parades, western Washington is packed with holiday cheer. Explore standout festive events, family activities and local traditions across the region.

Arizona football’s rivalry with Washington has produced unforgettable clashes. We revisit the Wildcats’ top five wins over the Huskies, spotlighting defining plays, standout stars and lasting Pac-12 implications.

President Trump reaffirmed he will exclude two Democratic governors from a White House meeting on reopening the economy, intensifying partisan tensions over the federal response to COVID-19.

America’s eldercare system is buckling under financial strain, staff shortages and rising demand, leaving families and providers scrambling as the crisis deepens nationwide.