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Trump Team’s Rejection of a Transition Deal Adds a Wrinkle to Its Transparency Pledges
Author: Simon J. Levien
The president-elect’s team said it would disclose its donors’ names and not take donations from foreigners, but it isn’t legally bound to adhere to those promises.
Defense Secretary Takes Control of Plea Deals in War Crimes Cases
Author: Carol Rosenberg
Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III stripped his appointee of plea deal authority in a memo on Monday, which the Pentagon has not yet made public.
Biden Makes a Final Nantucket Visit as President
Author: Zach Montague
The president made his usual stops, expressing gratitude for progress toward peace in the Middle East and urging Americans to stay hopeful.

Washington State News

Rivals Kings, Ducks meet after uplifting victories
(Photo credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images) The Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks both head into their Freeway Face-Off showdown at Anaheim on Friday afternoon coming off a pair of impressive bounce-back wins. Los Angeles, which gave up five third-period goals in an embarrassing 7-2 loss to the last-place San Jose Sharks on Monday, rebounded with a 4-1 home victory over the NHL points-leading Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday.
West Virginia trips up No. 3 Gonzaga in overtime, 86-78 MetroNews
West Virginia trips up No. 3 Gonzaga in overtime, 86-78 West Virginia MetroNews Gonzaga gives up late lead, outclassed by West Virginia in OT during 86-78 upset loss The Spokesman Review Initial Thoughts on West Virginia's Massive Upset of No. 3 Gonzaga Sports Illustrated

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Democrats win supermajority in Oregon House, Senate
Author: Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital Chronicle

Oregon Democrats appear to have eked out a supermajority in both the state House and Senate, with a narrow win confirmed in a rural Woodburn-based House seat late Tuesday.

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‘AI Jesus’ avatar tests man’s faith in machines and the divine
Author: Associated Press

LUCERNE, Switzerland — Would you trust an “AI Jesus” with your innermost thoughts and troubles?

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‘Like bringing in a chainsaw’: Washington trade officials not keen on Trump’s tariff plans
Author: Debbie Cockrell, The News Tribune

TACOMA — Local trade officials are keeping an eye on looming tariffs proposed by the incoming U.S. president and are concerned not only about the inflationary risks but also potential damage to longtime relations with major trade partners Canada and Mexico.

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Prescribed burns scheduled across Washington to mitigate wildfires, improve habitats
Author: Columbia Basin Herald, Moses Lake

OLYMPIA — Across Washington, ecosystems ranging from the Western Washington prairies and meadows to the Columbia Basin wetlands and Eastern Washington’s pine forests and shrub-steppe are showing positive effects of prescribed fire, according to a statement from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. WDFW, along with its partners, utilizes this natural management tool to reduce wildfire fuel and severity, improve wildlife habitats and promote native species across the state.

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Outlook uncertain for AI regulations as U.S. government pivots to full Republican control
Author: Associated Press

WASHINGTON — With artificial intelligence at a pivotal moment of development, the federal government is about to transition from one that prioritized AI safeguards to one more focused on eliminating red tape.

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