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Justice Department Considers Settling Trump’s $10 Billion IRS Leak Lawsuit

The Justice Department is reportedly engaged in discussions concerning a potential settlement in President Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service. Sources familiar with the matter indicate that a provision under consideration involves the IRS discontinuing audits of the president, his family, and their businesses, a development that could raise significant ethical considerations.

Taxpayer-Funded Sexual Harassment Settlements Involving Lawmakers Exceeded $550,000, Newly Released Documents Show

Newly disclosed documents reveal that taxpayers have funded over half a million dollars in confidential congressional sexual harassment settlements, a total significantly higher than previously reported. This includes a $220,000 payment on behalf of former Democratic Rep. Alcee Hastings, marking the largest known settlement of its kind.

Trump Wants To Rebrand ICE As NICE. Not Everyone Agrees

President Donald Trump has advocated for renaming Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to 'National Immigration and Customs Enforcement' (NICE), a proposal that has sparked internal debate within the White House and the Department of Homeland Security. While both entities have promoted the concept through social media memes, officials have downplayed its serious consideration, noting that such a change would require congressional action and significant financial outlay, similar to previous rebranding efforts.

Running On Empty

Widespread exhaustion and depletion among Americans, fueled by economic and political instability, now threaten civic participation. This weariness leads many to engage out of fear rather than optimism, raising concerns for democratic engagement.

On the List | Seattle Flow Arts Collective’s Community Fire Jam lights up Volunteer Park this weekend

Volunteer Park will be filled with fire spinners Saturday night as Seattle Flow Arts Collective hosts its first Community Fire Jam of the year. Expert spinners and those wanting to learn have registered to be part of the night of … Continue reading →

The Tilted Table: Capitol Hill’s arcade bar and tabletop gaming hangout has been saved — and has a new name

Capitol Hill’s Raygun Lounge has been saved and is starting its new play with a new name — The Tilted Table. In December, CHS reported on the effort led by prospective new owner River Flanary to take over the all-ages … Continue reading →

‘It wasn’t our best work that day’ — Protest disrupts Seattle City Council committee session on SPD May 2025 crackdown in Cal Anderson Park

Protesters including people caught up in the Seattle Police Department crackdown made their voices heard at Seattle City Council’s public safety committee as officials presented a report on SPD’s May 2025 arrests of demonstrators against an anti-trans Christian group’s rally … Continue reading →

Seattle City Council notes: Shared Streets, World Cup funding, new Neighborhoods director, and Seattle Social Housing changes

Shared Streets: The full council voted Tuesday to approve legislation recently reported on by CHS including change to the city’s municipal code that line up with “first-in-the-nation” shared streets law passed in Washington last year. The new law will allow … Continue reading →

Do You Feel That Seattle Is An Area That Is Supportive Of Black Culture And Experiences?

Seattle is seen as creating communities for Black people by Black people themselves, rather than by the city, with some feeling that the city does support the Black community while others feel that it is not obvious.

Robin Fay Massie Calling: Healing Through Music and Medicine

Robin Fay Massie is a full-time school nurse, neonatal intensive care unit nurse, and freelance classical violaist who believes that music and nursing are two sides of the same coin, both rooted in service to God and others.

From A Dare To Lumen Field: How C. Davis BBQ Became A Seattle Community Staple

Charles Davis, owner and founder of C. Davis BBQ, has established a prominent Black-owned food truck enterprise in the Seattle area, serving thousands of pounds of Texas-style barbecue weekly and actively engaging in community support through nonprofit collaborations.