Senate Republicans spent weeks sounding alarms about President Donald Trump’s proposed anti-weaponization fund, but when the votes were counted, most of them still backed a $70 billion immigration enforcement package that does nothing to restrict it. Jeff breaks down the overnight Senate vote with ABC’s Allie Pecorin, including why some Republicans wanted guardrails to stop money from going to people who assaulted police officers on Jan. 6, why those efforts failed, and why Todd Blanche’s claim that the fund is dead may not be the final word.
PLUS: Blanche’s path from acting attorney general to permanent attorney general is getting more complicated. ABC’s Peter Charalambous explains why a guilty plea from former national security adviser John Bolton may help Blanche with Trump, while the anti-weaponization fund, the Epstein files and his past work as Trump’s personal attorney could create trouble on Capitol Hill.
AND: Climate change is creating new pressure for Washington businesses, farms and communities as the state faces another drought emergency. Brian Calvert reports on shrinking snowpack, early water restrictions and the statewide push to rethink how Washington manages water in a future with more rain in winter, less snow in the mountains and hotter, drier summers.
The Northwest Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, Jeff Pohjola explores the politics and issues of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to the heart of what matters most.
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