Washington State’s Ban on ‘Assault Weapon’ Sales Withstands Another Round in Court

OLYMPIA, WA – A judge last month once again upheld Washington’s 2023 law banning the sale of certain semiautomatic firearms classified as assault weapons. But the dispute is likely not over. The gun rights advocacy group suing
How Idaho Conforms to ‘Big, Beautiful’ Bill Amid Budget Woes Will Be Central to 2026 Legislature

BOISE, ID – Idaho’s potential budget deficit, which will be exacerbated if lawmakers chose to conform with the tax changes under the federal “Big Beautiful Bill Act,” will be the central challenge for the Legislature as members
LC State Volleyball Swept by Northwestern to Start Pool Play

SIOUX CITY, IA – No. 18 LC State opened play at the final site of the 2025 NAIA Women’s Volleyball National Championship with a tough matchup against No. 3 Northwestern (Iowa). The Red Raiders, seeded No. 2
Two Injured in Head-On Crash South of Colfax on Highway 195

COLFAX, WA – Two people were injured Wednesday evening in a head-on crash on State Route 195, about three miles south of Colfax, according to the Washington State Patrol. Troopers say the collision happened around 5:28 p.m.
Federal Agents Expand Immigration Operations to New Orleans, Minneapolis

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Federal immigration authorities have launched a sweeping enforcement push in New Orleans and Minneapolis, broadening the Trump administration’s ongoing crackdown in cities with policies limiting cooperation with federal immigration officials. The Department of Homeland
Trump will grant pardon to Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife amid bribery case

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he will grant a full pardon to Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, and Cuellar’s wife, Imelda, wiping away the federal bribery and money-laundering case filed against them last year. Trump revealed the
Los Angeles Clippers part ways with veteran guard Chris Paul

The Los Angeles Clippers are moving on from longtime star guard Chris Paul, ending his brief reunion with the franchise amid a difficult start to the year. Paul, who turns 40 this season and has already said
Dallas Stars’ forward Tyler Seguin expected to miss season with torn ACL

Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin is expected to miss months — and likely the remainder of the NHL season — after suffering a torn ACL in his right knee during Tuesday night’s game against the New York
Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson, Bailey Zimmerman to headline 2025 Nashville’s Big Bash

Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson and Bailey Zimmerman will headline the iconic New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash taking place downtown in Music City. The five-hour event will see the trio of headliners joined by special guests
Dustin Lynch and MC4D team up in the video for ‘Home to You’

Dustin Lynch has teamed up with MC4D on the new song, “Home To You,” co-writen by Lynch, Matt & Chris Drake (of MC4D), Brandon Davis, and Trent Tomlinson. Lynch shared: “I’m fired up to finally drop ‘Home