Op-Ed: 2026 Washington Poll: Voters want economic focus, spending restraint, and ed transparency

Mountain States Policy Center on January 13 released results from the first annual Washington Poll, a new statewide research effort designed to help lawmakers, community leaders, and citizens better understand what Washingtonians believe the state should prioritize—and
Supreme court appears likely to uphold state bans regarding transgender athletes in school sports

The Supreme Court on Tuesday appeared inclined to uphold laws in Idaho and West Virginia that prohibit transgender girls and women from competing on female school and college sports teams, signaling another potential setback for transgender rights
Clintons face being held in contempt after refusing to testify in House Epstein probe

Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have declined to appear before the House Oversight Committee as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, setting up a confrontation with the Republican-led panel that
Carolina Panthers picking up fifth-year option on Bryce Young, keeping the QB through 2027

The Carolina Panthers have decided to keep quarterback Bryce Young under contract for at least two more seasons, confirming Tuesday that the team will exercise the fifth-year option on Young’s rookie deal. The move locks Young in
Diamondbacks acquire 3B Nolan Arenado from Cardinals in trade for RHP Jack Martinez

The Arizona Diamondbacks have acquired veteran third baseman Nolan Arenado from the St. Louis Cardinals in a trade announced Tuesday. The D-backs will receive Arenado along with substantial cash considerations in exchange for 22-year-old right-handed pitching prospect
Adam Driver, Anne Hathaway to star in war drama ‘Alone At Dawn’ from Ron Howard

Adam Driver and Anne Hathaway are set to star in Alone at Dawn, a war drama directed by Ron Howard for Amazon MGM. The film takes its inspiration from the book that shares its name, penned by
Nicole Kidman, Elle Fanning to star in legal thriller series ‘Discretion’ on Paramount+

Nicole Kidman and Elle Fanning are set to star in Discretion, a legal thriller series from A24. The show will arrive on Paramount+, per a press release. The series synopsis reads: “Lenny (Fanning), a summer associate at