Voters believe President Trump is overreaching with his aggressive efforts to expand executive power, and they have deep doubts about some of the signature pieces of his agenda, a New York Times/Siena College poll found.

The turbulent early months of Mr. Trump’s administration are seen as “chaotic” and “scary” by majorities of voters — even many who approve of the job he is doing. Voters do not view him as understanding the problems in their daily lives and have soured on his leadership as he approaches his 100th day in office.

After three months in office, Gov. Bob Ferguson’s popularity has dipped among Democrats while rising with Republicans, according to a new statewide poll.

Positive opinions among Democrats about the new governor fell from 65% in January to 47% in April. By contrast, positive opinions among Republicans in the survey rose from 15% in January to 35% in April. Among self-described independents, Ferguson’s positive ratings dropped from 41% to 31% over the same period.

The University of Washington and Seattle University presidents are among at least 150 institution leaders around the country to decry what they call “unprecedented government overreach and political interference” from the Trump administration. Leaders from at least nine colleges and universities across Washington state, including Whitman College, signed the statement.

Opponents of President Donald Trump’s administration took to the streets of communities large and small across the U.S. on Saturday, decrying what they see as threats to the nation’s democratic ideals.

The U.S. Supreme Court announced Thursday it will hold oral arguments to review a case in which Washington has successfully blocked President Donald Trump’s efforts to end birthright citizenship.

The Trump administration will freeze over $2 billion in federal funds because Harvard refused to comply with a list of demands. Harvard leaders believed saying no was worth the risk.

More than a dozen Head Start classrooms in Central Washington are closing as the national free preschool program comes under fire from the Trump administration.

Learn the ins and outs of a political campaign at the local level whether you plan to become a candidate now or next year, whether you are interested in learning more but have no plans at present to run for office, and/or someone who wants to help a candidate get elected as a key volunteer or manager. 

April 17 is another opportunity to share your experiences and opinions with the major changes of the 47th President, DOGE and the captive US House of Representatives, including our representative from the 5th Congressional District, Michael Baumgartner. 

Inspired by Michael Moore’s podcast “Our Civic Duty: We Must Attend,” twelve Walla Walla Democrats are now reporting on the actions and decisions of the six key government boards in Walla Walla County. Here’s a roster of these dilegent volunteers.

A majority of Washington voters say President Donald Trump is bringing the wrong kind of change to the country, according to a new Cascade PBS/Elway poll. And to many, the impacts of the president’s second term are personal.

Senator Liz Lovelett (D, Anacortes) joined the Walla Walla Central Committee meeting on April 8 and discussed the Recycling Reform Act(SHSB 1150 and SSSB 5284). This bill passed the Senate and is awating a vote in the House.

Wall Street billionaires are not used to being on the outside looking in. But that is where they find themselves after President Trump ignored their appeals to call off his tariff plans which they fear could endanger the economy.

Hundreds of demonstrators showed up in downtown Walla Walla on Saturday, April 5, to protest the second Trump Administration and its barrage of policies aimed at dramatically reshaping American society and the world order.

Charles (Chuck) Sams III will be a featured speaker at the Walla Walla Democrats’ Power of Community celebration on Wednesday, June 18, at 6 p.m., in the ballroom of The Marcus Whitman Hotel in Walla Walla.

The Power of Community event will feature Sams and several local elected officials in conversations about leadership, service, and community engagement.

Join your friends and neighbors at the Walla Walla County Courthouse on Saturday, April at the Remove Reverse Reclaim protest. Plan to arrive before 2:30 pm to get your placard or bring your own sign. A march to Heritage Park will follow.

Senator Cory Booker, his voice still booming after more than a day spent on the Senate floor railing against the Trump administration, on Tuesday night surpassed Strom Thurmond for the longest Senate speech on record, in an act of astonishing stamina that he framed as a call to action.

Friday night, March 21, in the pouring rain, over 200 people attended a Town Hall meeting at Cavu Cellars. The purpose of the Town Hall was to bring the community together.

Walla Walla County is an amazing community.  Hard times are coming for many given changes at the Federal level.