Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson declared a state of emergency Thursday after torrential rain caused flooding and mudslides, trapping people and forcing evacuations as rivers surged and elk crossed floodwaters. | AP

President Donald Trump’s approval on the economy and immigration has fallen substantially since March, according to a new AP-NORC poll, the latest indication that two signature issues that got him elected last year could be turning into liabilities. | AP

A new AP-NORC poll finds this holiday season isn’t quite so merry for American shoppers, with the vast majority of U.S. adults saying they’ve noticed higher-than-usual prices for groceries, electricity, and holiday gifts. | AP

President Donald Trump announced a $12 billion farm aid package on Monday — a boost to farmers who have struggled to sell their crops while getting hit by rising costs after the president raised tariffs on China as part of a broader trade war. | AP