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FEMA Employees Suspended After Criticism of Trump Administration

FEMA Employees Suspended After Criticism of Trump Administration

Several FEMA employees have been placed on administrative leave after signing an open letter that sharply criticized the Trump administration’s handling of disaster relief, raising concerns over free speech protections within federal agencies.
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Strike Delays Classes in Southwest Washington

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Appeals Court Upholds Washington’s Redistricting Map

A federal appeals court has affirmed Washington state’s redrawn legislative district map, ruling it meets constitutional standards despite ongoing challenges.

National Guard Deployed in Washington, D.C.

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Oregon Firefighter Arrested While on Duty in Washington

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Washington State Fair Opens in Puyallup

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Port Washington Data Center Approved for $8 Billion Project

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Washington Transportation Officials Reject C-TRAN Board Proposal

State transportation officials in Washington have rejected an effort to restructure the C-TRAN board, citing concerns about representation and governance.

BASE Jumper Dies After Leap in Washington Mountains

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Former Congressman Duke Cunningham Dies at 83

Randy 'Duke' Cunningham, a decorated Vietnam War hero who later served in Congress before being convicted of bribery charges, has died at the age of 83.

Judge Blocks Trump Expansion of Migrant Expulsions

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Federal Reserve Independence Questioned Amid Trump’s Push to Reshape Central Bank

Emergency hearing on Fed Governor Lisa Cook highlights dispute as Trump seeks stronger control over monetary policy and faster rate cuts

US Appeals Court Rules Against Most Trump-Era Tariffs

Federal Circuit finds International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not authorize key tariffs; decision effective October 14 while appeal expected
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