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Wyden and Balint Introduce Bill to Strengthen Protections for Journalists Against Unreasonable Government Searches

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vt., today introduced a bill to strengthen privacy protections against unreasonable government searches and seizures that could chill reporting critical of the government. The bill follows Donald […]

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Washington

Governor signs Senate measure adding Superior Court judge for Yakima County; Rep. Gloria Mendoza led House effort

An effort to add a ninth Superior Court judge in Yakima County will soon become law, following Gov. Bob Ferguson’s signature Wednesday on Senate Bill 5868. The legislation authorizes one additional Superior Court judge in both Yakima and […]

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National / International

Iran-backed Houthis enter the month-old war and could further threaten global shipping

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranian-backed Houthi rebels entered the month-old war in the Middle East on Saturday, claiming a missile launch that Israel said it intercepted. Pakistan said regional powers plan to meet Sunday to discuss how to end […]