Seattle's inflation rate has remained lower than the national average, attributed to regional economic variations and housing prices as primary factors influencing these disparities.

A grand jury in Alabama has recommended the closure of the Hanceville Police Department, citing its operation as more of a criminal enterprise than a law enforcement agency. Concurrently, the Rankin County sheriff's department in Mississippi is under scrutiny for its "Goon Squad," whose members have been convicted of brutal assaults and torture.

President Trump has signed an executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, igniting bipartisan outrage. Lawmakers from both parties are calling for a fight against oligarchy and urging a more organized opposition movement.