The Washington House has advanced House Bill 1163, which requires prospective gun buyers to secure a state permit, to Governor Bob Ferguson for approval.

The Transportation Security Administration will enforce the May 7 deadline for REAL ID compliance, potentially impacting travelers who lack this identification. Those without a REAL ID may encounter delays, additional screening, and could be denied passage beyond security checkpoints.

The Trump administration has initiated efforts to undermine the National Climate Assessment, a critical report designed to offer a comprehensive and current evaluation of climate change impacts across the United States, by altering its scope and potentially distorting established scientific truths.