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On this day nine years ago, I saw the worst and the best of this country. January 28, 2017 was the first full day that the original Trump Muslim Ban was implemented, causing chaos at airports around the world, including at SeaTac. 1/4
January 29, 2026 at 6:39 AM
On this day nine years ago, I saw the worst and the best of this country. January 28, 2017 was the first full day that the original Trump Muslim Ban was implemented, causing chaos at airports around the world, including at SeaTac. 1/4
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The Trump administration is ending Temporary Protected Status for roughly 350,000 Haitians. The aging care industry is expected to lose many workers as a result.
Elizabeth Trovall reports from a senior community in Florida where 26 staff members are set to lose their work permits.
Elizabeth Trovall reports from a senior community in Florida where 26 staff members are set to lose their work permits.
How Ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians Will Impact Elder Care
YouTube video by Marketplace APM
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January 24, 2026 at 1:28 AM
The Trump administration is ending Temporary Protected Status for roughly 350,000 Haitians. The aging care industry is expected to lose many workers as a result.
Elizabeth Trovall reports from a senior community in Florida where 26 staff members are set to lose their work permits.
Elizabeth Trovall reports from a senior community in Florida where 26 staff members are set to lose their work permits.
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Territorial integrity and sovereignty are fundamental principles of international law. They are essential for Europe and for the international community as a whole.
January 17, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Territorial integrity and sovereignty are fundamental principles of international law. They are essential for Europe and for the international community as a whole.
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A must-read message from Colin and Sophie Hortman, Mark and Melissa's children:
January 5, 2026 at 12:24 AM
A must-read message from Colin and Sophie Hortman, Mark and Melissa's children:
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Many people are asking how they can help by donating their time or money during this difficult time. Below are some notes from King County Emergency Management.
[note: kcemergency.com contains materials translated in dozens of languages]
[note: kcemergency.com contains materials translated in dozens of languages]
December 18, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Many people are asking how they can help by donating their time or money during this difficult time. Below are some notes from King County Emergency Management.
[note: kcemergency.com contains materials translated in dozens of languages]
[note: kcemergency.com contains materials translated in dozens of languages]
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“Further, based on our body of work on this topic and the overwhelming scientific consensus, we support the statement that vaccines do not cause autism.”
www.nationalacademies.org/news/stateme...
www.nationalacademies.org/news/stateme...
National Academies - Statement on CDC’s Updated Vaccine Guidance
National Academies respond to CDC’s updated vaccine guidance, offering scientific context and clarity on vaccine safety.
www.nationalacademies.org
November 25, 2025 at 1:19 AM
“Further, based on our body of work on this topic and the overwhelming scientific consensus, we support the statement that vaccines do not cause autism.”
www.nationalacademies.org/news/stateme...
www.nationalacademies.org/news/stateme...
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Trump confirms he is weaponizing hunger
November 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Trump confirms he is weaponizing hunger
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Unanimous First Circuit takes pains to emphasize that this was an incredibly easy case to decide, despite writing a very long opinion knocking down every ridiculous argument the Trump admin made.
October 3, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Unanimous First Circuit takes pains to emphasize that this was an incredibly easy case to decide, despite writing a very long opinion knocking down every ridiculous argument the Trump admin made.
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Three cheers for the Constitution's right to a jury: a federal jury in Los Angeles "took just over an hour to acquit [Brayan] Ramos-Brito of a misdemeanor assault count" in an ICE-scuffle case hinging heavily on the testimony of border sector chief Gregory Bovino, now doing raids in Chicago.
October 2, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Three cheers for the Constitution's right to a jury: a federal jury in Los Angeles "took just over an hour to acquit [Brayan] Ramos-Brito of a misdemeanor assault count" in an ICE-scuffle case hinging heavily on the testimony of border sector chief Gregory Bovino, now doing raids in Chicago.
I join the many leaders condemning the hateful rhetoric of an Arizona elected official against Rep. Pramila Jayapal, @jayapal.house.gov. Calling for the hanging of a member of Congress for advocating for non-violent protest is not only an attack on her but a threat to a core tenet of our democracy.
My statement in regard to comments made by State Representative John Gillette of Arizona:
September 30, 2025 at 5:09 AM
I join the many leaders condemning the hateful rhetoric of an Arizona elected official against Rep. Pramila Jayapal, @jayapal.house.gov. Calling for the hanging of a member of Congress for advocating for non-violent protest is not only an attack on her but a threat to a core tenet of our democracy.
I was glad to join dozens of elected leaders around the region as a signatory of this letter in support of food service workers at local Meta offices in Bellevue and Redmond.
BREAKING: 40 elected leaders sent a letter to Lavish Roots and Meta urging them to be neutral and respect workers’ desire to form a union. Over 200 Lavish workers who prepare and serve meals for Meta employees in WA state are organizing, and our elected leaders have our backs!
September 8, 2025 at 4:19 AM
I was glad to join dozens of elected leaders around the region as a signatory of this letter in support of food service workers at local Meta offices in Bellevue and Redmond.
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64% of Medicaid recipients under age 65 work, per KFF. As for the rest, see below. There are not 34m potential agricultural workers on Medicaid just raring to go pick vegetables.
July 8, 2025 at 2:28 PM
64% of Medicaid recipients under age 65 work, per KFF. As for the rest, see below. There are not 34m potential agricultural workers on Medicaid just raring to go pick vegetables.
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With this vote, Congress makes ICE the highest-funded federal law enforcement agency in history, with more money per year at its disposal over the next four years than the budgets of the FBI, DEA, ATF, US Marshals, and Bureau of Prisons combined.
🚨🚨 NEW: House passes sprawling domestic policy bill, sending it to Trump's desk
Final House vote is 218-214, with TWO Rs voting no (Massie & Fitzpatrick).
Senate passed it 51-50.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Final House vote is 218-214, with TWO Rs voting no (Massie & Fitzpatrick).
Senate passed it 51-50.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
House passes sprawling domestic policy bill, sending it to Trump's desk
The Republican package would slash taxes, boost spending on immigration and the military, and impose steep cuts to Medicaid, SNAP and clean energy funding.
www.nbcnews.com
July 3, 2025 at 6:35 PM
With this vote, Congress makes ICE the highest-funded federal law enforcement agency in history, with more money per year at its disposal over the next four years than the budgets of the FBI, DEA, ATF, US Marshals, and Bureau of Prisons combined.
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Sadly not a new phenomenon. Many veterans have been deported over the years, often because of drug problems they acquired after PTSD from their time in the service.
Purple Heart veteran shot in action self-deports after old drug charge resurfaces: ‘Can’t believe this is happening in America’
Purple Heart veteran self-deports to South Korea after ICE threatened detention
After 48 years in the U.S. and having taken two bullets for the country, Sae Joon Park left for South Korea
www.independent.co.uk
June 24, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Sadly not a new phenomenon. Many veterans have been deported over the years, often because of drug problems they acquired after PTSD from their time in the service.
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Wildly unlawful and will immediately cause MORE chaos for refugees and, ironically, force them to use more benefits like SNAP!
The Trump administration abruptly halted services for refugees in the United States, including Afghans, according to a memo obtained by CNN, stunning agencies that provide critical support to recent arrivals: cnn.it/42sjEeQ
Advocate groups ordered to stop aiding refugees who have already arrived in US | CNN Politics
The Trump administration on Friday abruptly halted services for refugees in the United States, including Afghans, according to a memo obtained by CNN, stunning agencies that provide critical support t...
cnn.it
January 25, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Wildly unlawful and will immediately cause MORE chaos for refugees and, ironically, force them to use more benefits like SNAP!