Some Trump cabinet picks cause alarm
Whether it is RFK Jr. or Matt Gaetz, there are a lot of names being called for President-elect Donald Trump's administration. Some, however, are raising eyebrows in Washington and across the country. Here's where the nominee count stands now.
Senator John Fetterman’s high-speed crash in Maryland: bodycam footage released
Body camera video released Thursday by the Maryland State Police Department shows the moments after Senator John Fetterman and his wife were involved in an early morning crash in Maryland.
Mitch McConnell to resign as Senate Republican leader in November
Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history who maintained his power in the face of dramatic convulsions in the Republican Party for almost two decades, will step down from that position in November.
Congressional leaders strike deal to punt government shutdown deadlines
Congressional leaders have reached a deal for a short-term federal funding extension until early March, a source familiar told Fox News Digital, assuaging fears of a partial government shutdown at the end of next week.
Government shutdown averted: Congress passes 45-day funding plan
The rushed package drops aid to Ukraine, a White House priority opposed by a growing number of GOP lawmakers, but increases federal disaster assistance by $16 billion.
Sen. Mitch McConnell booed, heckled with chants to 'retire' at Kentucky rally
McConnell has had previous health scares in the last several months, leaving many of his voters with concerns.
GOP leader McConnell freezes during news conference at Capitol
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell briefly left his own press conference on Tuesday after stopping his remarks mid-sentence and staring off into space for several seconds.
Sen. John Fetterman checks into hospital, cites clinical depression
U.S. Senator John Fetterman checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Wednesday night to receive treatment for clinical depression, according to his office.
Patty Murray sworn in as President Pro Tempore of U.S. Senate, first woman to serve in role
Senator Patty Murray was sworn in by Vice President Kamala Harris and elected to serve as President Pro Tempore of the U.S. Senate, making her the first woman to serve in the role.
Sen. Patty Murray announces $2 million in relief for higher education
On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) announced an additional $2 million in federal relief from the American Rescue Plan to support students pursuing higher education in Washington as they recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
3 Democratic Senators introduce legislation to protect reproductive health care services
On Tuesday, U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-Washington), Tina Smith (D-Minnesota) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) introduced a new bill that would provide a consistent and strong source of funding for the Title X Family Planning Program.
Washington Senator introduces bill to protect the right to contraception nationwide
The Right to Contraception Act would also protect healthcare providers who prescribe contraceptives and provide information about contraception.
Senate to vote next week on protecting abortion rights
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer calls the abortion rights vote "one of the most important" saying in part "it deals with one of the most difficult decisions a woman has to make in her life.”
Biden dives into high-stakes negotiations over Build Back Better infrastructure plan
President Joe Biden appears determined to strike agreement with two wavering Democratic senators over his big $3.5 trillion government overhaul.
Biles: FBI turned ‘blind eye’ to reports of gymnasts’ abuse
The FBI made “fundamental” errors in investigating sexual abuse allegations against former USA Gymnastics national team doctor Larry Nassar and did not treat the case with the “utmost seriousness,” the Justice Department’s inspector general said Wednesday.
Infrastructure bill 2021: What does it mean for Washington state?
The infrastructure bill passed in the Senate earlier this week and is now being considered in The House of Representatives — if it passes, Washington state would receive up to $5 billion dollars in federal aid for highway programs.