Lawmakers Leave White House Meeting Without Deal to Avert Shutdown

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Democratic and Republican lawmakers remained far apart Monday with just over 24 hours until a federal government shutdown begins, after a White House meeting with President Donald Trump and congressional leaders meant to spur
Copper Wire Theft Surges in Washington State

OLYMPIA, WA – A public utility in Mason County has started labeling its power poles hoisting fiber-optic cables so thieves don’t mistake the lines for expensive copper wire. “This wire is steel core, not copper,” the notice
Idaho Task Force Dives Deeper Into Considering Repeal, Cuts to Medicaid Expansion

BOISE, ID – An Idaho legislative task force, aiming to make reductions and consolidations to improve government efficiency, dove deeper on Monday into considering changes or a repeal of Medicaid expansion. The DOGE Task Force – named
Three Idaho National Park Service Sites set for Restoration and Repair Projects

TWIN FALLS, ID – Three National Park Service sites in Idaho have been selected for new renovation and repair projects paid by federal funds through the Great American Outdoors Act. On Friday, officials conducted groundbreaking ceremonies at
Tropical Storm Imelda nears hurricane status near Southeast coast; Hurricane Humberto to follow in the region

While Tropical Storm Imelda will not be making landfall in the United States, forecasters predict that the storm will strengthen into a Hurricane by Tuesday, skirting close to the Southeast coast with heavy rain, strong winds, high
White House releases proposal for peace in Gaza during Pres. Trump’s meeting with Israeli PM Netanyahu

President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday to discuss a peace deal to end to Israel’s offensive in Gaza, and free hostages still held in the area. Shortly
Cleveland Browns acquire offensive tackle Cam Robinson from the Houston Texans

The Cleveland Browns are acquiring Houston Texans offensive tackle Cam Robinson in exchange for a 2027 late-round draft pick swap, ESPN’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported on Monday. The Browns lost offensive tackle
San Francisco Giants fire manager Bob Melvin after two season

The San Francisco Giants have fired manager Bob Melvin, parting ways with Melvin after two seasons at the helm — and missing the playoffs for a fourth straight season. Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey said
Walker Hayes shares the title track to ’17 Year Old Problems’ LP

Walker Hayes is sharing the title track to his new project, “17 Year Old Problems” “17 Year Old Problems,” was written by Hayes, and produced by Billy Dawson. Hayes previewed the song on his socials with the caption:
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban separate after nearly 20 years of marriage

According to multiple news outlets, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have separated after nearly 20 years of marriage. The news of the couple’s split was first reported by TMZ, which said the actress and country music star