OLYMPIA – Attorney General Nick Brown, along with the attorneys general of California, New York, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Mexico, Rhode Island and Vermont, today issued a joint statement addressing a memorandum from a Trump political appointee at the U.S. Department of Justice addressing state and local involvement in federal immigration enforcement:
“It is well-established — through longstanding Supreme Court precedent — that the U.S. Constitution prevents the federal government from commandeering states to enforce federal laws. While the federal government may use its own resources for federal immigration enforcement, the court ruled in Printz v. United States that the federal government cannot ‘impress into its service — and at no cost to itself — the police officers of the 50 States.’ This balance of power between the federal government and state governments is a touchstone of our American system of federalism.
“Despite what he may say to the contrary, the President cannot unilaterally re-write the Constitution. The President has made troubling threats to weaponize the U.S. Department of Justice’s prosecutorial authority and resources to attack public servants acting in compliance with their state laws, interfering with their ability to build trust with the communities they serve and protect. Right now, these vague threats are just that: empty words on paper. But rest assured, our states will not hesitate to respond if these words become illegal actions.
“As state attorneys general, we have a responsibility to enforce state laws – and we will continue to investigate and prosecute crimes, regardless of immigration status. We will not be distracted by the President’s mass deportation agenda.”
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby proclaim:
An essential feature of any sovereign nation is the existence of territorial boundaries and the inherent authority to decide who and what may cross those boundaries. /WH
Poll Finds Americans Approve of Trump’s Early Actions on Border, Gender --Daily signal
https://www.dailysignal.com/2025/01/24/poll-americans-approve-trumps-early-actions/
IN OTHER STATE NEWS...
Commerce invests nearly $18 million to increase homeownership opportunities.
Funded projects across Washington include new construction, down payment assistance and affordability subsidies/WA COMMERCE
WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs starting Jan. 26; more digs planned through March 1/WDFW
Gov. Bob Ferguson appoints Jesse Jones to lead Results Washington/Governor's office
https://governor.wa.gov/news/2025/gov-bob-ferguson-appoints-jesse-jones-lead-results-washington
DOH and Tulalip Tribe sign historic Tribal-specific data sharing agreement--DOH
December 2024 Monthly Employment Report/ESD
https://esd.wa.gov/about-us/press-release/2025/december-2024-monthly-employment-report
NEWS FROM OUR CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION:
Citing Waffling on Commitment to Hanford Cleanup Agreement, Cantwell Votes Against Advancing Trump’s DOE Nominee
In committee hearing last week, DOE nominee Chris Wright fell short of pledging to honor the negotiated Hanford cleanup agreement/ From press release 1/23/25
In Speech On Senate Floor, Cantwell Calls Out Redundant & Offensive Anti-Choice Bill: “It’s Deliberately Misleading”
GOP bill would prolong suffering for babies born with a fatal diagnosis & serve no purpose other than to stigmatize pregnant people & providers/From press release issued 1/22/25
Senator Murray Statement on Meeting with Energy Secretary Nominee Chris Wright/press release issued 1/23/25
Murray, Senate Democrats Demand Trump Exempt All VA Employees From Hiring Freeze/ press release issued 1/23/25
Congresswoman Randall Secures Key Subcommittees on the House Committee on Natural Resources and Committee on Oversight and Government Reform/ From press release issued 1/22/25
WORLD, NATION, BUSINESS:
WORLD:
‘A Generation Has Been Traumatized’, Says Humanitarian Affairs Chief, Briefing Security Council on Plight of Children in Gaza/UN PRESS RELEASE
https://press.un.org/en/2025/sc15975.doc.htm
Secretary-General Calls on 23 March Movement to Immediately Cease Offensive, Withdraw from All Occupied Areas in Democratic Republic of Congo/UN PRESS RELEASE
https://press.un.org/en/2025/sgsm22530.doc.htm
Arab League-United Nations Cooperation Key to Resolving Conflicts, Security Council Told
Algeria’s Minister Calls for ‘Partnership that Breathes New Life into Arab Diplomacy’/ UN PRESS RELEASE
https://press.un.org/en/2025/sc15974.doc.htm
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Haiti/ USUN
https://usun.usmission.gov/remarks-at-a-un-security-council-briefing-on-haiti-14/
Acting Secretary of Defense Robert Salesses Statement on DOD Actions Responding to President Trump's Executive Order on Securing our Border/DOD
NATION:
President Donald J. Trump Orders Declassification of JFK, RFK, and MLK Assassination Files/WH
Corporation and Former Chief Executive Officer Plead Guilty to Health Care Fraud and Tax Conspiracy/DOJ
U.S. Department of Education Takes Action to Eliminate DEI/DEPT. of ED
https://www.ed.gov/about/news/press-release/us-department-of-education-takes-action-eliminate-dei
Statement from a DHS Spokesperson on Directive Expanding Immigration Law Enforcement to Some Department of Justice Officials/DHS
The FBI’s Counterterrorism Division Turns 25/FBI
https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/the-fbis-counterterrorism-division-turns-25
BUSINESS:
U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Slate of Presidential Appointments/USDA
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE WEEKLY CLAIMS/Dept. of Labor
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OPA/newsreleases/ui-claims/20250090.pdf
FTC Grants Chairman Ferguson Authority to Comply with President Trump’s Orders to End DEI/FTC
Robots and AI Are Working Together to Bring You Better Medicines, Shampoo and More/US COMMERCE DEPT.
Maryland Man Convicted in $20M Insurance Fraud Scheme/DOJ
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/maryland-man-convicted-20m-insurance-fraud-scheme
IN FOCUS & LOCAL MEETINGS:
IN FOCUS: UTC recommends $80,000 penalty to Huesitos Company II, LLC for operating without required permits.
LACEY, Wash. – The Utilities and Transportation Commission filed a complaint against Huesitos Company II, LLC (“Huesitos”) for violating state law by transporting solid waste without obtaining the necessary certificate of public convenience and necessity.
During its investigation, UTC staff identified 80 violations of RCW 81.77.040, which prohibits operating as a solid waste collection company without proper permits. Staff are recommending a penalty of $1,000 for each violation, totaling $80,000.
The investigation revealed that between March 12, 2024, and Oct. 1, 2024, Huesitos transported 67 loads of commercial construction and demolition materials to the Horn Rapids Landfill in Richland. Additionally, the company provided 13 drop-boxes at residential construction sites for contractors to load and dispose of debris, activities that require a solid waste collection certificate.
Despite receiving a non-compliance notice in August 2023 and agreeing to cease operations by Sept. 30, 2023, Huesitos resumed unauthorized activities in 2024. The Utilities and Transportation Commission will hold a virtual prehearing conference for this case at 9:30 a.m on Feb. 12.
Washington State law requires companies to obtain a solid waste certificate from the commission to transport solid waste for compensation. Customers can check to see if their solid waste company’s certificate is active using the UTC’s lookup tool and can report any suspected illegal garbage companies by emailing reportillegalhauler@utc.wa.gov, calling 360-522-6121, or online.
Huesitos Company II, LLC is a Pasco-based company operating as a common carrier under a commission-issued permit.
The UTC regulates the rates and services of investor-owned solid waste collection companies, electric utilities, telecommunications companies, natural gas and water companies, household-goods movers and passenger transportation companies, commercial ferries, pipeline companies, marine pilotage, and a low-level radioactive waste repository. The commission does not regulate the rates of broadband services, cellular, cable, or Internet service.
CLALLAM COUNTY MEETINGS:
Clallam County work session for 1/27/25
https://www.clallamcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01272025-1411
Clallam County Commission for 1/28/25
https://www.clallamcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01282025-1412
Port of Port Angeles Commission meeting for 1/28/25
https://portofpa.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Comm-Pkt-1-28-25.pdf
Clallam County PUD meeting for 1/27/25
https://go.boarddocs.com/wa/clallampud/Board.nsf/Public
City of Sequim Council meeting for 1/27/25
https://sequimwa.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=174
City of Fork Council meeting for 1/27/25
https://forkswashington.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Agenda_20250127.pdf
JEFFERSON COUNTY MEETINGS:
Jefferson County Commission meeting for 1/27/25
https://media.avcaptureall.cloud/meeting/255911d6-1cd0-43a5-b3b8-87706096c1d8
Special meeting of the City of Port Townsend meeting for 1/27/25
https://cityofpt.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&event_id=4772
NEWS COMMENTARY: IT FRIES MY BACKON WHEN HARATICS USES GOD'S WORD TO ENDORSE SIN!
By, Peter Ripley
I get annoyed quickly when heretics like you see from other religions like the Episcopalians' faith who seem to cherry pick the bible to endorse a sinful life style the is clearly an abomination in the sight of God, which is homosexuality, the so called bishop of the National Cathedral, Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde sin is sin plain and simple when you have a preacher and church looks the other way regarding sexual sin is guilty of heresy. What is a heretic? The biblical definition is: This word also denotes divisions or schisms in the church ( 1 Corinthians 11:19 ). In Titus 3:10 a "heretical person" is one who follows his own self-willed "questions," and who is to be avoided. Heresies thus came to signify self-chosen doctrines not emanating from God ( 2 Peter 2:1 ). This so call bishop filled that definition I believe, including the church who supports sexual sins!
here are some bible lessons to consider:
Homosexuality and Gay Liberation: Alternate Lifestyle Or Immorality?
https://www.gospelway.com/morality/homosexuality.php
Civil government faces major turmoil. Often innocent people are penalized or treated unfairly while criminals escape punishment. How should a Christian act toward government in times like this?
https://www.gospelway.com/topics/christian_life/civil_government.php
Prayer for a Nation that Calls Evil Good
https://www.gospelway.com/government/joe-wrights-prayer.php
There is a solution to all of this I believe no longer give support to heretics, and false religions, Find a church that truly teaches biblical truths.
Weekly devotional
Philippians 4:8 (New King James Version)
Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.
Weekly Bible Lesson:
Why God Wants Autonomous Congregations
We have learned that the word “autonomy” means “independent” or “self-governing.” We have also learned that God wants each congregation of His people in each area to be autonomous (self-governing and independent). Even though we may not understand why God wants autonomous congregations, we must still obey His will. However, there are many good reasons for each church in each area to be self-governing.--TFTW
https://truthfortheworld.org/why-god-wants-autonomous-congregations
Free bible studies (WBS)
https://www.worldbibleschool.org/
Learn English using the bible as text (WEI)
http://www.worldenglishinstitute.org/
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THIS WEEKS VIDEOS:
The REAL Reason Trump Wants Greenland and the Panama Canal
Glenn Beck debunks the hysterical claims that President Trump wants to conduct military invasions because of his interests in Greenland and the Panama Canal. His critics ignore the big picture. This isn’t some imperialistic power play — it is strategic maneuvering to counter Chinese and Russian ambitions. The U.S. has a long history of planting a flag in Greenland to combat threats from Nazis and the Soviet Union. Greenland also has some of the world’s largest untapped deposits of rare earth minerals, including graphite, copper, and lithium, that are essential for making all kinds of tech, vehicles, and planes. Glenn argues that it’s in our national security interest to collapse China’s stranglehold on mining and refining the world’s rare earth minerals.
Trump’s critics also forget the history of the Panama Canal. Ronald Reagan reminded us in 1976: “We bought it. We paid for it.” So why shouldn’t we keep it? The U.S. is still the number one customer of the Canal, but China is number two. President Trump knows the canal is a chokepoint for our economy and fired a warning shot at China in his inaugural address. At the end of the day, the two places are high stakes real estate deals, and who better to negotiate those deals than our new 47th president? ---Glenn Beck show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIfE0m_xHQo
The Best Of Mark Levin - 1/25/25
This week on the Mark Levin Show, Joe Biden issued last-minute pardons right before Trump was sworn in. He pardoned Leonard Peltier who killed FBI agents. He also pardoned Anthony Fauci, Gen Mark Milley, the January 6 committee, and his family members. Joe Biden never met a murderer whose sentence he did not want to commute -- depraved! Apparently, if Leonard Peltier were a Proud Boy, the media would be more upset with his commutation by Biden, even though Peltier was imprisoned for his role in the cold-blooded murder of two wounded FBI agents. Or Biden's commutation of dozens of horrible murderers in our federal prisons. Can any Democrat or media surrogate tell us why Biden commuted sentences for murderers on the way out the door? Later, the hate America Attorney General’s in blue states and the hate America press want you to believe that birthright citizenship is in the Constitution. It's not in the Constitution. It’s not in any of the legislative history for the 14th Amendment It's not in the 1866 Civil Rights Act. The idea that if you're born in the U.S., you’re automatically a citizen is a sham. Why don’t we put tariffs on Qatar and Saudi Arabia? Qatar for funding Hamas, which murdered American citizens, and Saudi Arabia for ripping us off on oil prices, helping drive up the cost of gasoline for all Americans. If it’s good enough for our allies, it’s good enough for these Arab countries.---Mark Levin show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdRIOI8Mu-g&t=1745s
Living Faith, Lasting Legacy: Uniting Generations for Christ
Sunday morning worship at the Concord Street Church of Christ on January 19, 2025. Mark Sees preached a sermon titled “Living Faith, Lasting Legacy: Uniting Generations for Christ”.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-3uOCFzeSI
Other News Sources:
Noem confirmed as Trump’s DHS secretary--WT
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/jan/25/kristi-noem-confirmed-trump-dhs-secretary/
Trump says he will press OPEC and Saudi Arabia to slash oil prices--WE
Birthright Citizenship Is A Pernicious Lie That’s Destroying America--The Federalist
Trump’s Dismantling of DEI Is Deeper and Bigger Than You Even Know--Daily Signal
https://www.dailysignal.com/2025/01/25/trumps-dismantling-dei-deeper-bigger-than-you-know/
NIGHT OWL COMICS
https://pjrnightowlcomics.blogspot.com/
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