Coast Guard Hits Milestone, Interdict 80,000 Pounds of Illicit Drugs in a Month
14 interdiction efforts resulted in nearly $520 million illegal drug seizure AUSTIN, TX – The U.S. Coast Guard continues to break records in drug interdiction efforts as part of their role in Trump administration border security operations.
Federal Court Rejects Longer Block on Idaho’s Transgender Bathroom Restriction Law
BOISE, ID – A federal judge panel rejected a longer legal block on Idaho’s law to prevent transgender students from using school facilities that match their gender identity. In its opinion, the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of
Wanted Felon Arrested in Spokane After Multi-Agency Search
SPOKANE, WA – A wanted fugitive considered armed and dangerous has been safely taken into custody following a coordinated effort by multiple law enforcement agencies. The U.S. Marshals Service Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force (PNVOTF), with
Chew on This: Lawmakers Eye Big Tax on Zyn, Synthetic Nicotine Pouches
OLYMPIA, WA – As nicotine pouches proliferate the market — and teen mouths — state lawmakers considered expanding the definition of tobacco products on Thursday to generate over $100 million in tax revenue by 2029. Rep. Monica
Tax Plan From WA House Democrats Could Raise Nearly $15B for State Budget
OLYMPIA, WA – Democrats in the Washington state House released a plan Friday that could drive billions of additional dollars into state coffers through higher property tax collections and new taxes on the richest residents and largest
Montana Has an Official State Sport — Rodeo
MONTANA – Once Gov. Greg Gianforte affixes his signature to House Bill 190, Montana will become the fourth state to adopt American Rodeo as the official state sport. Other states have adopted official sports representing a facet
North Idaho Legislators Bring Bill to Add Health Exceptions to State’s Abortion Ban
BOISE, ID – North Idaho legislators on Friday introduced a bill to add exceptions to Idaho’s strict abortion ban, the first effort in two years to create a health exception. Sen. Jim Woodward, R-Sagle, introduced the bill
Meatpacking Companies Are Using This Maneuver to Avoid Addressing Workplace Safety Violations
Businesses, including meatpacking plants, are not obligated to fix safety problems pointed out by OSHA while the commission is reviewing appeals. This story was originally published on Investigate Midwest. The chickens do not slow down. WASHINGTON, D.C. –
As The Trump Administration Loosens AI rules, States Look to Regulate the Technology
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Even as the Trump administration lowers some artificial intelligence guardrails in hopes of boosting innovation, states continue to establish policies for the safe use of AI. During his first week in office, President Donald
Trump Showcases Next-Generation Stealth Plane
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump unveiled a next-generation stealth fighter that can fly alongside drones. Trump showcased the F-47 during an Oval Office meeting Friday with top Pentagon leaders and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The president