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Republicans celebrate school choice in US Senate hearing, while Dems question fairness

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 22:14:27 +0000

Republicans and Democrats clashed during a U.S. Senate hearing over school choice, with supporters praising expanded options for families and critics warning the policies could deepen inequities in public education.

Opinion: Democrats vote for hungry bellies among the poor

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 22:51:29 +0000

Lars Larson criticizes four Northwest Democrat senators for voting against funding that would prevent millions from losing food stamps, calling it a political move to “starve the poor.”

Clark County Council adopts resolution condemning political violence in recognition of Charlie Kirk

Paul Valencia — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 22:41:25 +0000

Clark County Council adopted a resolution condemning political violence in all forms, read by Michelle Belkot and accepted by Ross Wiley of Turning Point USA. Four councilors signed the resolution.

Government shutdown entered day six with talks over health care at an impasse

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 21:38:47 +0000

The U.S. government shutdown reached day six as negotiations over health care and budget funding remained stalled, with President Trump and Congress still divided on extending ACA tax credits.

Government shutdown looms Oct. 1 as Congress struggles with stopgap spending plan

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 20:40:10 +0000

Congress faces an Oct. 1 shutdown deadline as lawmakers return Sept. 29 with hours to pass a stopgap bill. Disputes center on ACA tax credits, Medicaid, and partisan negotiations.

US Senate confirms Joe Kent to lead a national intelligence agency

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 22:34:55 +0000

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Joe Kent as director of the National Counterterrorism Center in a 52-44 vote, following his nomination by Donald Trump and despite opposition from Washington’s Democratic senators.

Amended Laken Riley Act passes U.S. House, to be sent to Trump

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:07:16 +0000

The Laken Riley Act, passed by the U.S. House, empowers DHS to detain and deport foreign nationals accused of certain crimes.

Letter: ‘We The People have seen during the pandemic how recommendations were quickly enforced as laws’

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 18:39:30 +0000

Washougal resident Mike Johnson raises concerns about the WHO's proposed pandemic treaty and its potential impact on U.S. sovereignty.

Garcia drops out of Washington governor’s race, backs Reichert’s campaign

ClarkCountyToday.com — Sat, 08 Jul 2023 00:20:12 +0000

Raul Garcia drops out of Washington state governor race to run for U.S. Senate, challenging incumbent Maria Cantwell in 2024.

Sen. Rand Paul’s plan: Force Senate vote on 5% spending cut

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 23:13:57 +0000

Senator Rand Paul plans to force a Senate vote on a 5% cut in federal spending for the next two years as a conservative alternative to the debt ceiling plan proposed by Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, with assurances that Social Security and limited budget items would be exempted from the cuts.