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The federal government remains shuttered as Senate negotiators report incremental progress. Lawmakers voice cautious optimism, but key disputes over spending and border policy persist.
The U.S. government has threatened to cut federal funding to a Kansas school district over its transgender student policies, intensifying the national debate on LGBTQ+ rights in education.
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced a $466 million investment in urgent upgrades to Washington Union Station, Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy said Monday.
After-school programs that support English language learners face uncertainty as the Trump administration withholds federal funds, raising concerns for students and schools across the state.
The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $466M for the renovation of Washington Union Station, advancing major upgrades to rail capacity, safety and passenger amenities.
Washington crime victim advocacy groups are urging state lawmakers for emergency aid, warning service cuts loom as federal VOCA funds shrink and demand for support remains high.
The Education Department has canceled $350M in grants for minority-serving institutions, raising concerns about funding gaps, equity commitments and long-term impacts on campus resources.
The White House has frozen federal funds for several Democratic-led states amid a looming government shutdown, escalating partisan tensions and sparking outrage from state officials.
The Trump administration unveils new rural health funding aimed at shoring up struggling hospitals and clinics, but advocates warn attached policy conditions could limit local control.