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‘She weaponized her position of power’: Former Snoqualmie Tribe social worker sentenced for stealing benefits from autistic child

A former Snoqualmie Tribe social worker was sentenced to five months in prison for stealing benefits from an autistic child. Akeatha Akintola, a 48-year-old woman who lived in Bellevue, pleaded guilty Wednesday to theft of public funds for the $17,638...

Critics warn law could threaten care for immigrant children

Major surges of ICE agents have largely faded from public view, but immigration crackdowns are still ongoing in many communities, especially where there is cooperation with state and local authorities. A new law in Tennessee goes further than any...

News Wrap: Ukraine strikes major oil refinery near Moscow

In our news wrap Thursday, dozens of Ukrainian drones struck targets, including a major oil refinery near Moscow, the U.S. Supreme Court sided with a Texas man who said his marijuana use shouldn't make it a crime for him...

White House defends Iran agreement as U.S. lifts blockade

The U.S. announced that it is lifting the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to let ships pass through. Sea traffic there has been at a standstill since nearly the start of the war. Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei blessed...

Markets and midterms pushed Trump to Iran deal, Doran says

To discuss the Republican reaction to President Trump's deal with Iran, Amna Nawaz spoke with Michael Doran, a former GOP foreign policy official. He was senior director for the Middle East on the National Security Council in the George...

Southern resident orcas welcome new calf to L pod

There’s a new calf in town! Whale researchers confirmed this week that a calf was recently born in the L-pod of the endangered Southern Resident Orcas population. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA Fisheries West Coast), more...

SR 104 fully blocked in Jefferson County due to fire

SR 104 in Jefferson County is fully blocked due to a brush fire, Washington State Patrol Trooper Katherine Weatherwax reported Thursday at 4:19 p.m. The brush fire is approximately 30 feet by 40 feet. Weatherwax said the fire could have possibly...

GOP strategist breaks down Trump’s pressure on Congress

For an insider’s perspective on the tensions between President Trump and Republicans in Congress, Amna Nawaz spoke with GOP strategist Doug Heye.  

Trump stalls confirmation of national intelligence nominee

There was confusion in Congress after President Trump announced that his pick for director of national intelligence would not show up for his scheduled confirmation hearing. The Intelligence Committee’s top Democrat, Sen. Mark Warner, said he doesn't know whether...

News Wrap: Tropical Storm Arthur brings flooding threat

In our news wrap Wednesday, Tropical Storm Arthur formed along the Gulf Coast, becoming the first Atlantic storm of the season, Georgia Republicans rejected their governor’s call to redraw the state's 2028 voting maps and FAA officials are investigating...
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News Wrap: Vulnerability prompts race to protect websites

In our news wrap Wednesday, a major cybersecurity threat prompted a scramble to protect websites around the world, 1,000...
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