“I Don’t Think Anything Is as Nuts as the Left-Wing Extremists That Protest in Seattle” — Rep. Michael Baumgartner on The Ari Hoffman Show

On The Ari Hoffman Show on Talk Radio 570 KVI, Congressman Michael Baumgartner joined Ari Hoffman to discuss the ongoing government shutdown — the longest in U.S. history — and the growing divide between Washington, D.C.’s political
EXCLUSIVE: Seattle Socialist Rep. Shaun Scott Fined Again — This Time for Social Media Ethics Violations

Washington State Rep. Shaun Scott, a self-described Democratic Socialist representing Seattle’s 43rd Legislative District, has been fined once again, this time by the Washington Legislative Ethics Board, which ordered him to pay $1,000 for improper use of
Spokane Valley agrees to sit down with regional task force after citing distrust

(The Center Square) – Despite reservations, the Spokane Valley City Council agreed to participate in a new regional public safety task force on Tuesday, following its launch without the municipality last month. The Safe & Healthy Spokane
Lawsuit filed challenges constitutionality of WA law modifying parents’ bill of rights

(The Center Square) – A controversial Washington state law that critics say essentially rewrites a parents’ bill of rights initiative that was passed last year is now the subject of a lawsuit alleging the law is unconstitutional.
Eric Trump’s ‘Under Siege’ hits No. 1 on NYT Best Sellers list
FBI arrests 34 in NBA, poker gambling probe involving crime families

(The Center Square) – Thirty-one people including Miami Heat player Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups were arrested along with 32 others on Thursday morning in a wide-ranging sports wagering and underground poker fraud
Mamdani, Cuomo and Sliwa clash in final New York City mayoral debate
Illegal immigrant arrested for ramming federal vehicles was awarded by LA City Council for ‘efforts to safeguard our neighborhoods’ from ICE
Sen. Jeff Merkle delivers 22-hour marathon speech on Senate floor protesting Pres. Trump’s policies

Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, delivered a 22-hour marathon speech on the Senate floor beginning on Tuesday evening, holding the floor overnight and into the day Wednesday in protest of President Trump’s policies. The senator’s remarks also came
North Carolina lawmakers passes new congressional map to help secure extra GOP House seat

North Carolina’s Republican-controlled legislature has approved a new congressional map expected to strengthen the GOP’s hold on the U.S. House, making the state the latest battleground in a broader national redistricting effort aimed at securing Republican advantages