Georgia election interference case against Trump dismissed
Georgia’s election interference case against President Donald Trump is now officially over.
Epstein files: discharge petition gains signatures needed to force US House vote
A discharge petition regarding the release of the Epstein files gained its 218th signature on Wednesday, the threshold needed to force a U.S. House vote on the matter.
FAA grounds general aviation operations at DCA, 11 other US airports
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has temporarily banned general aviation operations and nonscheduled aircraft flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Federal workers brace for missed paycheck as shutdown enters 5th week
Washington’s government shutdown has entered its fifth week with no resolution in sight, as Senate efforts to pass a House-approved continuing resolution to reopen the government have failed 12 times.
Washington families brace for Trump's ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ impacts
Washington's nonprofits and community members say President Trump's ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ could be devastating for thousands of low-income families who depend on federal food and health benefits.
Government shutdown latest: Senate rejects funding bills for 7th time
The U.S. Senate rejected competing funding bills for the seventh time on Thursday, meaning that the federal government shutdown will continue, at least for now.
Here's how long the government shutdown could go on
This shutdown is expected to last at least three days, as the Senate isn't likely to hold any votes until at least Oct. 3.
Seattle leaders to Trump: "Stay out of Seattle"
Seattle city leaders delivered a pointed message to President Donald Trump during a press conference Monday: "Stay out of Seattle."
Senate expected to vote Friday on dueling stopgap bills
U.S. senators are expected to vote Friday on competing stopgap bills that both aim to temporarily fund the government past the Sept. 30 deadline, according to POLITICO.
Senate confirms 48 Trump nominees in single vote
The U.S. Senate has confirmed dozens of President Donald Trump's nominees at once, voting for the first time this session under the chamber's new "nuclear" rules.
Dems to propose alternative to GOP stopgap bill as government shutdown looms
On Tuesday, top Congressional Democrats said they opposed House Republicans' stopgap spending bill that would fund the government past the Sept. 30 deadline, and said they plan to offer an alternative bill in its place.
Who is James Walkinshaw? Meet VA's newest House representative
Democrat James Walkinshaw has won a special election to represent Virginia's 11th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, besting Republican Stewart Whitson, an Army veteran and former FBI agent.
Trump administration aims to make US citizenship test more difficult
The Trump administration is planning to make the U.S. citizenship test more difficult, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Joseph Edlow.
Pence receiving Profile in Courage Award from JFK Library Foundation
The Profile in Courage Award is awarded by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation. This year it’s going to Mike Pence for his actions on Jan. 6.
Rep. Al Green censured after removal from President Trump's speech
The U.S. House voted Thursday to censure Congressman Al Green following his ejection from the chamber during President Donald Trump’s address to Congress earlier this week.
New UW president making history
A new and historic era is on the horizon for the University of Washington, as the school's next president will be UW's first African American to take office.
More than 1K rally outside Olympia Capitol in '50 states, 50 protests' demonstration
Among the key issues uniting protesters were reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and immigrant rights.
UW names Robert J. Jones as school's next president
The University of Washington will have a new president starting this summer: Robert J. Jones.