The Newsfeed: WA task force could respond to Trump deportation plans

The latest on recent headlines, including the legislative debate over AI bills and an open call for filmmakers for Cascade PBS’s Origins docuseries.

Paris Jackson

Paris Jackson • Feb 21, 2025

Feb 21, 2025

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            <p>In this week’s episode, Washington lawmakers are working to tackle artificial intelligence regulation. Will they be able to come to a consensus during the legislative session?</p><p></p>
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<p>We learn what the state’s executive branch has set in motion ahead of President Donald Trump’s crackdown on undocumented residents. Plus, Cascade PBS is looking for Pacific Northwest filmmakers for the next Origins docuseries project.</p>
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In this week’s episode, Washington lawmakers are working to tackle artificial intelligence regulation. Will they be able to come to a consensus during the legislative session?

We learn what the state’s executive branch has set in motion ahead of President Donald Trump’s crackdown on undocumented residents. Plus, Cascade PBS is looking for Pacific Northwest filmmakers for the next Origins docuseries project.

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By Paris Jackson

Paris Jackson is the host of The Newsfeed. Before joining Cascade PBS she was an anchor/reporter for KOMO-TV in Seattle. Jackson previously worked as a reporter for WVTM-TV in Birmingham, Ala. and for