Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell is moving to strengthen the city's chronic nuisance property law — targeting locations tied to repeated criminal activity. The proposed changes could include liquor violations and even crimes occurring near a property or involving connected individuals.

Governor Greg Abbott has just signed a massive $10 billion property tax relief package into law—one of the largest in Texas history. This new legislation aims to deliver significant savings for homeowners, seniors, and small business owners across the state.

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes made a powerful statement during his City Council confirmation hearing, declaring he may end up in jail under a future Trump administration for defending the constitutional rights of Seattle residents.

From refusing to cooperate with ICE to standing against federal overreach, Barnes is taking a firm stance on immigration, protest rights, and sanctuary city policies. His remarks come amid growing tensions between local and federal governments, especially after federal troops were deployed to Los Angeles in response to protests.

Congressional Republicans are reigniting the debate over protest laws with the reintroduction of the Safe Passage on Interstates Act. After recent riots and demonstrations shut down the 101 Freeway in Los Angeles, Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA) and members of the Republican Study Committee are pushing for federal action to criminalize the intentional blocking of interstate highways.

Supporters argue the bill is necessary to restore law and order, protect emergency services, and prevent nationwide chaos. Opponents warn it could infringe on First Amendment rights.

Is this about safety—or silencing dissent?

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Federal authorities are stepping up their presence ahead of mass demonstrations planned for Saturday, June 14. ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) is deploying Special Response Teams (SRTs) — elite tactical units — to five U.S. cities: Northern Virginia, New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Seattle.These deployments come just as hundreds of “No Kings Day” protests are set to take place nationwide, challenging the Trump administration's immigration policies and broader concerns about authoritarianism. The largest demonstration is expected in Philadelphia.Coinciding with the Army's 250th Anniversary Parade in Washington, D.C. — and President Trump's birthday — this weekend is shaping up to be politically and emotionally charged.

Rep. LaMonica McIver is facing serious federal charges after a confrontation with ICE agents outside the Delaney Hall detention facility in Newark, NJ. A federal grand jury has indicted her on three counts, including forcibly impeding federal officers — charges that could carry up to 17 years in prison if convicted.

President Donald Trump is making headlines again after defending his controversial decision to deploy 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles, claiming the city “would have been completely obliterated” without federal action. This follows a weekend of anti-ICE protests that escalated into violent clashes, according to federal sources.

California Governor Gavin Newsom is under fire after fact-checking a viral protest video that turned out to be from 2020 — not the recent unrest in Los Angeles. While Newsom was technically correct, critics say he missed the bigger picture: similar chaos is happening now. Was this a PR misstep or a necessary correction? We break down the controversy, the backlash, and what it means for Newsom’s leadership.