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Defense claims prosecutors 'colluded' with ICE in case of man charged with killing trooper

EVERETT, Wash. — Days before a trial is expected to begin for the man charged with killing a Washington state trooper, defense attorneys have filed a motion to dismiss the case because of allegations that prosecutors violated the state's sanctuary laws …

In Toxic Detention

Investigating the alleged contaminated water crisis at the Northwest Detention Center. This story was produced by The Margin in collaboration with The Nation. Please note this article contains mention of suicide, self-harm, and sexual violence. Near gale …

Trio of immigrant rights laws signed by WA governor

Gov. Bob Ferguson signed three bills to protect immigrant rights this week. These included measures to strengthen state power to inspect private detention facilities, prevent coercion in the workplace, and prohibit bail bond agents from enforcing …

WA, 19 states sue Trump for linking funding to immigration enforcement

Washington Attorney General Nick Brown joined two multistate lawsuits Tuesday suing the Trump administration for threatening to withhold billions of dollars in funding for states failing to cooperate with immigration enforcement. Twenty Democratic …

Iranian official talks nuclear deal and RFK Jr. pressed on vaccines: Morning Rundown

Trump offers "an olive branch" and threats to Iran over potential nuclear deal. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s hearings get heated when lawmakers question him on vaccines. And a mountain climber survives a 200-foot fall in Washington state — without …

Motion filed to dismiss case against man accused of killing WSP trooper in Marysville

MARYSVILLE, Wash. – Attorneys for Raul Benitez-Santana have filed a motion to dismiss the case against him, citing violations of state sanctuary laws. Benitez-Santana, 33, is accused of killing Washington State Trooper Christopher Gadd. The defense claims …

Bad political theater going on in Newark

Political theater extends back to the Greeks. William Shakespeare wrote about politics in “Coriolanus” and other plays. A personal favorite of mine was “Fiorello!”, a 1959 musical about New York City Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia. What happened in Newark last …

Supreme Court to debate Trump restrictions on birthright citizenship and enforcement of nationwide injunctions

Former federal prosecutor Andrea Lewis discusses the Supreme Court's effect on the Trump administration's immigration agenda, a Columbia student being released from ICE and how the highest court could redefine the First Amendment. The case on the …

St. Joe’s strike | 780k in WA | AI exploitation in the Philippines  

Tuesday, May 13, 2025   STRIKES ► From Cascadia Daily News — PeaceHealth hospital workers start strike, demand ‘fair contracts’  — The sidewalks outside Bellingham’s PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center were packed Monday morning with more than 300 people …

The Left’s New Hero Is 'Spokane Man' Who Was Charged With Rape

As Paul Harvey used to say, "And now, the rest of the story." KGW8 reports that a "Spokane man" faces assault charges after allegedly elbowing an ICE agent in the face during his detention. "Martin Diaz now faces an assault charge …

Rep. Michael Baumgartner reflects on first 100 days in Congress amid tense town halls, border policy focus

The congressman's first 100 days are marked by a flurry of legislative activity, tense public town halls, and high-profile immigration enforcement concerns. SPOKANE, Wash. — Eastern Washington’s freshman congressman, Rep. Michael Baumgartner, has …

Strike averted | Rumeysa released | Fed firings paused

Monday, May 12, 2025   LOCAL ► From KUOW — Union farmworker organizer ‘Lelo’ denied bond to leave Tacoma ICE lockup — An immigration judge said she would have approved the $5,000 bond to release Zeferino from the Northwest ICE Processing Center — getting a …

Supreme Court weighs whether to allow Trump's birthright citizenship order to go into effect

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court heard more than two hours of oral arguments Thursday about President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to deny citizenship to children born to people who are in the U.S. illegally. What You Need To Know The Supreme Court …

A Love Letter to Overseas Chinese Moms

Mothering is such an all-encompassing word. For Chinese mothers who live overseas, helping our children learn Mandarin can feel like an integral part of our parenting obligations. And often, this means a lot of work. The most obvious rationale here may be …

4000 miles, 6 small towns: a whistle-stop tour of America

I knew there would be challenges. I wouldn’t have a car. The train was scheduled to arrive in some places at an ungodly hour. The trip runs more than 2000 miles one-way; without delays, that takes 46 hours and 24 minutes. But there are, inevitably, …

5 Steps to Avoid Picking a Lemon Amid Tariff Turmoil

With 25% tariffs on imports, new car prices are up, driving buyers to used cars and raising the risk of ending up with a costly “lemon.” LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the recent implementation of 25% …

82-Acre Off-Market Texas Tract Available for AI, Crypto and Energy Development

Texas Land Opportunity for Global Investors: 82 acres unzoned Texas land near Dallas for $1.2M. Ideal for global AI, crypto, & BESS investors. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Texas leads the global surge in AI, …

Mazama Energy & MicroThermal Energy Embarks to Drill Deeper with Enhanced Geothermal System (EGS)

Superhot Rock (SHR) Geothermal Demonstration Project HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MicroSeismic® Inc. (MSI) is proud to announce our first EGS contract in the field with Mazama Energy, Inc. (Mazama) to utilize …

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President & CEO, Applauds Verizon for $5 Billion Pledge to American Small Businesses

WASHINGTON D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) proudly commends Verizon for its bold commitment to invest $5 billion over the next five years in U.S. small business …

MyLegalWin Launches 2025 Honors: Celebrating the Nation’s Top Attorneys and Law Firms Driving Legal Wins Across America

Recognizing the attorneys and law firms behind America’s most trusted legal outcomes—published and updated throughout 2025. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MyLegalWin has officially launched the 2025 rollout of its …

Historic Haitian Film 'July 7: Who Killed the President of Haiti' Premieres tomorrow Across Global Theaters

A Final Call to Media Ahead of Haitian Flag Day Weekend NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a landmark cultural moment for Haitian cinema, July 7: Who Killed the President of Haiti will premiere in theaters …

Javier Palomares, USHBC President & CEO, Applauds Verizon for $5 Billion Pledge to American Small Businesses

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) proudly commends Verizon for its bold commitment to invest $5 billion over the next five years in U.S. small business suppliers …

NMAC Demands Immediate Action from Secretary Rubio on Lifesaving PEPFAR Concerns at Senate Oversight Hearing

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With millions of lives at stake and the Senate about to hold a critical oversight hearing, NMAC is calling on Secretary Marco Rubio to provide direct, immediate answers regarding …

Yxstian Gutierrez, Chairman of IEHP Board of Directors, Visits Autism Behavior Services Inc.

Autism Behavior Services Inc. hosted IEHP Chair Yxstian Gutierrez to explore the autism community's challenges and successes in Riverside and San Bernardino. RIVERSIDE, CA , CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Autism …

Audiobook Release: The Broken Whistle Examines Systemic CIA Whistleblower Protection Failures

The Broken Whistle, a Central Intelligence Agency exposé on whistleblower reprisals, is now available on Amazon Audible audiobook. Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The award-winning The …

Adult Education: The Hidden Engine of America's Comeback Story

COABE Shines a Light on the Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning BRADENTON, FL, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- COABE is calling attention to this unsung hero of America’s recovery story. With more than 43 million U.S. …

Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with a Special Screening of 'Centered: Joe Lieberman' Documentary

Followed by Q&A with Director Jonathan Gruber and the Senator’s Children, Matt & Rebecca Lieberman Tuesday, May 20 · 6:00 PM · Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In celebration …

May Mental Health Month: A Red Circle Launches National Arts & Wellness Hub to Support Youth Healing Through Creativity

The Creative Spot in Ferguson blends art, music, and therapy into a replicable, community-led solution for youth mental wellness and trauma recovery. FERGUSON, MO, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ten years after Ferguson’s uprising …

Justice Department Hosts 32nd Annual Federal Interagency Holocaust Remembrance Program

Army Soldier Charged with Child Pornography Offenses

A federal grand jury returned an indictment yesterday charging Seth Herrera, 35, a U.S. Army soldier, previously of El Paso, TX, with attempted sexual exploitation of a child and receipt of files depicting child sexual abuse. According to court documents, …

OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Rural Program Pre-Application Information Session

OVW conducted a pre-application information session for its Fiscal Year 2025 Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). During the presentation, OVW staff reviewed this NOFO’s …

Roundtable Wrap Up: State and Local Law Enforcement Need More Support from Federal Agencies

WASHINGTON—Yesterday, the Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement held a roundtable on “A View from the Frontlines: A Police Week Roundtable on Emerging Issues Facing American Law Enforcement.” During the roundtable, members and participants examined the …

EPA to Roll Back Drinking Water Protections

In a reversal of progress, EPA’s announcement puts the health of millions at risk and favors polluters over people WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the Environmental Protection Agency announced plans to …

Scalise Honors Police Week in the House

Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), and Congressman John Rutherford (R-Fla.) to discuss the progress House Committees …

A New Kind of Urgency: Families Worldwide Seek U.S. Student Protection

Young Travelers Concierge offers protection and personalized care amid rising visa denials and campus uncertainty. CLAREMONT, CA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the political climate in the United States becomes …