Judge weighs Trump administration limits on congressional visits to immigration facilities

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. District Court Judge Jia Cobb Wednesday probed whether the Trump administration has violated her court order, after Minnesota lawmakers said they were denied an oversight visit to a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Washington prevails in transportation funding case as federal appeal is dropped

OLYMPIA, WA — The U.S. Department of Justice has dropped its appeal in a legal case challenging the federal government’s attempt to withhold transportation grant funding from states that do not assist with federal immigration enforcement, according
Democrats in Congress seek to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem

The Oregon context From Oregon Capital Chronicle Oregon Democratic Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, Maxine Dexter and Val Hoyle signed onto the impeachment resolution, according to Rep. Robin Kelly’s office. WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. House Democrats Wednesday introduced three
Districts and charters continue to break records by squirreling away millions

Originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on January 14, 2026 BOISE, ID – Idaho school districts put more than $716 million into savings this year, another record amount. The saved money, labeled “fund balances” on audits, was not spent
Suspect taken into custody in alleged controlled substance homicide investigation in Eastern Washington

RITZVILLE, WA — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that a woman sought in connection with a death investigation in Ritzville is now in custody. Authorities said Brittney Marie Jones, 35, was taken into custody following
Warrior Cross Country Signs Genesee Standout

LEWISTON, ID – LC State Men’s Cross Country began building for the 2026 season with the addition of local product Benjamin Farr. The Genesee Bulldog will join the Warriors in the fall. “We are extremely excited to
LC State Women’s Basketball Climbs to No. 13 in First Poll of 2026

KANSAS CITY, MO. – Lewis-Clark State Women’s Basketball moved up two spots to No. 13 in the first NAIA Women’s Basketball Top 25 Poll of 2026. The Warriors defeated then-No. 18 Corban (Ore.) last weekend to improve
Military removing some personnel from bases in Middle East

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. military is withdrawing certain personnel from bases throughout the Middle East as President Donald Trump weighs “serious options” against the Iranian regime, according to multiple reports. The withdrawal comes amid heightened tensions
To cut Medicaid budget, governor says Idaho could remove disability, dental services

BOISE, ID – To balance the state’s budget, Idaho Gov. Brad Little’s plan says the state could cut Medicaid services for dental care and people with disabilities. As part of the governor’s recommendation for $22 million in
Cost estimates vary, even as Denmark says Greenland is not for sale

WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump’s plans to acquire Greenland could cost U.S. taxpayers up front and over the long term. Denmark’s leaders have said the semi-autonomous Danish territory isn’t for sale. So have Greenland’s leaders, who