Democratic Party Power Play: Washington Democrats are leaning into momentum after a big Spokane convention, with leaders arguing the party’s values message is working but needs sharper outreach ahead of November. Election-Year Stakes: The week’s national political fight over “democratic socialism” is spilling into primaries, with Zohran Mamdani-backed challengers testing whether far-left endorsements can survive broader general-election politics. Public Safety & Courts: Federal prosecutors say a Western Washington man helped source drones for an alleged White House UFC attack plot, expanding a case that already includes additional arrests. Civil Rights & Privacy: Washington’s ballot and campaign-finance fights continue in the background as courts uphold major penalties tied to political ads, while national election-security efforts face new limits. Trans Student Ballot Fight: A Washington ballot initiative battle over transgender students’ sports eligibility is heating up, with opponents arguing it invades privacy and targets kids. Local Governance: Spokane leaders unveiled a plan to expand affordable childcare at neighborhood schools, while the city also approved a moratorium on new large data centers.