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Strickland on CNN NewsNight: Trump Is DHS Shutdown’s One True Villain
On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland joined CNN’s Kasie Hunt on Abby Phillip’s NewsNight, covering Trump’s war in Iran, the DHS Shutdown that’s hurting TSA officers, and ICE agents in US airports.
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Feds pause plan to close multiple military history museums, including Lewis Army Museum at JBLM
KING 5 | Feds pause plan to close multiple military history museums, including Lewis Army Museum at JBLM By: Jake Johns Originally, the U.S. Army Center of Military History planned to close 29 army museums across the country by 2029. FORT LEWIS, Wash. — The Lewis Army Museum at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, which was scheduled to…
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Pierce County Council Frames Public Safety Through Policy and Civic Tone
Tacoma Weekly | Pierce County Council Frames Public Safety Through Policy and Civic Tone By: Brian Kidd A spate of meetings earlier in the week converged on a central theme at the Pierce County Council’s March 17 meeting: public safety, not only in terms of criminal justice funding and infrastructure, but also in the broader…
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Army has update on the fight to save its only museum on the West Coast
The Olympian: Army has update on the fight to save its only museum on the West Coast By Simone Carter Last summer, U.S. Rep. Marilyn Strickland demanded answers from the Army secretary in a letter opposing the proposed closure of the only Army museum on the West Coast. On Friday the Washington Democrat heard back.…
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Strickland Secures $250K for Edgewood Trail Completion
Lakewood, WA — Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced $250,000 in federal funding for the City of Edgewood’s Interurban Trail. “The federal funding will further connect our South Sound communities and improve access to outdoor recreation for the entire region,” said Strickland. “Completing the trail is an investment that will make the South Sound a…
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Marilyn Strickland Sounds Alarm On Low Number Of U.S. Missile Interceptors Amid Strikes On Iran
Forbes Breaking News: Marilyn Strickland Sounds Alarm On Low Number Of U.S. Missile Interceptors Amid Strikes On Iran During a House Armed Services Committee hearing last week, Rep. Marilyn Strickland (D-WA) spoke about munition shortages amid ongoing U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran.
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Strickland Secures $850K for Puyallup’s Meeker Festival Street
Lakewood, WA — Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) announced $850,000 in federal funding for the City of Puyallup’s Meeker Festival Street project. “Revitalizing the Meeker Festival Street is a smart investment for Puyallup,” said Strickland. “I am proud to secure federal funding that makes our communities more safe, attractive, and vibrant.” “This investment is a tremendous win for Puyallup,” said Puyallup Mayor Ned Witting. “Congresswoman Strickland’s advocacy and Senator Cantwell’s…
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Will Nisqually Tribe own a major salmon hatchery? There’s a push from lawmakers
The Olympian | Will Nisqually Tribe own a major salmon hatchery? There’s a push from lawmakers By: Ty Vinson Three Washington lawmakers have kickstarted an effort to restore the Nisqually Indian Tribe’s ownership of the Clear Creek Hatchery. The hatchery is located on tribal ancestral lands but is currently owned by the U.S. Fish and…
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Strickland Launches STEM Award Program
Lacey, WA – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced that her office will begin accepting submissions for her first annual 2026 STEM Award Program. The program will highlight student projects that demonstrate innovation, problem-solving, and real-world community impact in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). “I am proud to launch this inaugural program that encourages South Sound…