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WA state general election: Live, updated 2024 results
Get the latest general election results, including governor, attorney general, secretary of state, insurance commissioner, superintendent of education and more.
McConnell slams polio vaccine critics in apparent warning to RFK Jr.
Reports that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s lawyer once asked the FDA to revoke its approval of the polio vaccine sparked a warning from Republican leader Mitch McConnell.
Trump prepares for White House return
President-elect Donald Trump is preparing for his return to the White House, with just five weeks out from Inauguration Day.
Lawmakers address aging air traffic control systems
As airports face growing demand, U.S. lawmakers are trying to address concerns over air traffic control systems.
Presidential pardons: Who has issued the most?
Presidents have broad authority to issue pardons – and they use the power a lot.
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First poll results on Hegseth, Gabbard, and key Trump Cabinet picks
As President-elect Donald Trump continues to select nominees for his new administration, some Americans have their doubts about his choices, a new poll finds.
Trump announces Kari Lake's next role
President-elect Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Kari Lake will serve as the next Voice of America Director.
Political chaos in South Korea
Hundreds of protestor peacefully demonstrated outside South Korea's parliament building, demanding the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol after he imposed martial law last week.
New 2025 WA laws include minimum wage increase, expanded paid sick leave
Several new laws are set to go into effect on January 1 that will impact general workers and health care. Here's what you need to know.
WA to guarantee college tuition for low-income students in 2026
Washington state will guarantee free college tuition to low-income students beginning in the 2025-26 academic year.
Who is Kimberly Guilfoyle? A look at Trump's new pick for ambassador to Greece
Kimberly Guilfoyle, a former prosecutor and media personality, is President Trump’s nominee for U.S. ambassador to Greece.
Trump already leaning hard on Congress
The Presidential Inauguration is still more than a month out, but President-elect Donald Trump is already leaning hard on Congress.
Biden highlights economic legacy amid inflation criticism
With 40 days left in the White House, President Biden still has a list of things he wants to get done, but he's also focused on his legacy, and how "Bidenomics" will be remembered.
Lawmakers rally for Kids Online Safety Act
Lawmakers, parents and advocates are urging Congress to take action to protect kids from harmful online content.
McConnell falls, sprains wrist after GOP luncheon
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell was walking out of a luncheon on Tuesday when he tripped and fell.
Trump cabinet nominees rallying support of lawmakers
As president-elect Trump's administration takes shape, some of his more controversial nominees are holding meetings to secure confirmation votes.
New WA laws going into effect on January 1
Several new laws in Washington state will go into effect in 2025, impacting general workers and health care.
Donald Trump pledges to end birthright citizenship
In a new interview, President-elect Donald Trump gave a glimpse into how far he's willing to go to upend America's immigration at the border policies.
Trump names Alina Habba as Presidential Counselor
Over the weekend, Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that his personal lawyer Alina Habba will serve as Presidential Counselor.
Merriam-Webster’s 2024 word of the year speaks to division in America
Merriam-Webster has announced its word of the year, which happens to be an idea that both sides of the political spectrum agree on.
