DOJ Tuition Lawsuit: The U.S. Department of Justice sued Washington and three other states over policies that let students without legal status qualify for in-state tuition at public colleges, arguing the approach violates federal law. Ethics Panel: Washington’s Legislative Ethics Board dismissed a complaint against state Rep. Tarra Simmons, saying it wasn’t an ethics violation for a legislator to ask a potential opponent not to file for the race. Medicaid Spending Watch: New local Medicaid billing data shows Olympia Fields saw a 23.7% jump in 2024 spending for “Medicine Services and Procedures,” a reminder that health-care costs can shift quickly at the community level. Trade Tensions: Washington lawmakers weighed the fallout from stalled U.S.-Canada talks and new tariffs, with Lt. Gov. Denny Heck calling the relationship “materially damaged” while Rep. Michael Baumgartner urged optimism. Local ICE Transfers: Reports say ICE transferred hundreds of people from Washington detention centers out of state, adding pressure to sanctuary and detention-policy debates. Sports & Politics Crossover: The Seahawks’ roster-reduction process and NFL waiver timeline hit the same day as major legal and policy headlines, underscoring how quickly Washington’s political calendar can get crowded.