Start your morning with The National News Desk as Jan Jeffcoat sits down with Washington Insider Armstrong Williams to discuss major legal and policy fights unfolding in Washington, D.C., bringing insight and context to the stories shaping the day.

White House and Legislative Action

Lawmakers are currently debating spending legislation that would fund the Department of Homeland Security. This discussion took place at the Capitol in Washington on Thursday, January 29, 2026, as seen from the Russell Senate Office Building.

Criminal Justice Updates

Attempted Murder Charge

A 26-year-old man is facing charges of attempted second-degree murder. Prosecutors allege he attempted to push a stranger into the path of an oncoming light rail train.

Cannabis and Mental Health Concerns

More than ten years after Washington legalized recreational cannabis, a new survey indicates growing concern among clinicians regarding potential mental health risks associated with its use.

Personnel and Policy Changes

KOMO News Anchor Departure

After over two decades with Seattle television station KOMO News, anchor Mary Nam has announced her departure and delivered her final broadcast.

Executive Order on Elections

Washington’s Secretary of State has issued a statement in response to President Donald Trump’s recent executive order concerning elections. The order aims to establish a national standard for election procedures.

Incident on Interstate 90

On Wednesday, a person was transported to Harborview Medical Center after falling from an overpass onto an Interstate 90 ramp in Bellevue.