unDivided with Brandi Kruse

Socialist state lawmaker scoffs at notion that taxes are too high. Governor Ferguson pledges cuts-only budget, but we’ve heard that before. DOJ sues blue states over voter data. The Seattle Times is trash. Trump accounts get massive boost from private donor.

Rhetoric is ramping up against two voter initiatives – and words have consequences. Socialist state lawmaker to introduce damaging new tax proposal. Minnesota fraud shares similarities with Washington mismanagement. Former UW president fails up. Bill would create a new tax for paid protesters.

Microsoft says it will move jobs out of Washington if the tax climate worsens – and Zach says he wouldn't be far behind. Plus: Trump promises tariff dividends before 2026 midterms. And: Is financial security the best gift you can give your kids?

The Washington Education Association has no place left to hide. Suspect in shooting of National Guard members in DC was living in Washington. States sue Trump admin so they can continue a failed homeless approach. Did local Democrats bribe voters?

Days after Microsoft warned it would move jobs, state Democrats are tripling down on bad tax policy. More video from closed-door meeting of teachers’ union. Police apologize over the arrest of a student, then apologize for apologizing. DeSantis saves puppies!

A well-placed source captures WEA talking points on radical gender ideology. How do Democrats plan to pass an income tax if it’s unconstitutional? FBI Portland charges man with threatening federal agents and their families. Make air travel great again!

Washington state is facing a worsening budget crisis ... if only someone had warned them what would happen if they kept vilifying businesses. Plus: Trump and MBS. Also: Fauci dolls?

Female athletes call out Washington’s elected leaders as ‘gutless’ ‘autocrats.’ Meanwhile, the teachers' union spreads lies about efforts to protect girls’ sports. Head of Seattle’s police union reacts to election of socialist mayor. Democrats split on whether to condemn socialism.

Scott Presler crisscrosses Washington, urging civic engagement. Seattle finally admits the extent of its police staffing crisis. A possible blow to ‘harm reduction.’ Dem leaders are gearing up to blame Trump for new taxes. Governor DeSantis questions whether all legal immigration is good immigration.

As Washington state heads toward economic ruin, remember that Democrats ignored the warnings. Americans are toying with a dangerous ideology. More taxes to fund public safety, but how much will actually go toward hiring police? Joy Reid sees the light.