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Black winemakers, distillers, and entrepreneurs gathered in Seattle to celebrate the legacy of John June Lewis Sr., the first Black winery owner in the US, and to build community and visibility in an industry where they have long been underrepresented.

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) sharply questioned Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during a Senate hearing, criticizing the administration’s proposed budget for prioritizing military spending over crucial domestic programs and support for families. Murray highlighted proposed cuts to health initiatives, including the National Institutes of Health, substance use treatment, and mental health services, alongside insufficient investment in child care.

The King County Council has unanimously called for King County Assessor John Arthur Wilson to resign immediately due to domestic violence allegations, court-issued protection orders, and criminal charges, which the council believes have undermined public trust.

A coalition of parents and advocates is slated to arrive on Capitol Hill this week, intensifying their advocacy for federal online safety legislation, following two recent landmark jury verdicts that found social media companies liable for knowingly harming young individuals.

The White House FY 2027 budget proposal cuts essential domestic programs, impacting affordability and consumer protection. CFPB faces 84% staff reduction.

Scientific Games and Intralot are embroiled in a bitter dispute over the lucrative 10-year contract to manage Maryland's state lottery systems. The contention may necessitate judicial arbitration to resolve the increasingly muddled conflict.

Shreveport, Louisiana, was the scene of the nation's deadliest mass shooting since January 2024 on Sunday, when a 31-year-old man fatally shot eight children, seven of whom were his own, across three residences.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani convened with former President Barack Obama at a Bronx childcare center. The meeting addressed the Mayor's strategic vision for the city and underscored the critical importance of early childhood education, a central pillar of Mamdani's initiative to implement universal childcare.

Jerome Whittington Page, a pioneering civil rights leader, guided the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle from 1968 to 1979, stabilizing the organization during a pivotal period. His decades-long national career in advocacy established a profound legacy of service and empowerment, expanding opportunities for Black residents in employment, housing, and education across multiple cities.

Dr. Erica Schwartz, a public health veteran, has been nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a move signaling the administration's evolving stance on vaccine policy.