Seattle mayor Katie Wilson announces executive orders on housing, public transit

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced her first two executive orders, aimed at speeding up shelter and housing expansion, and improving transit on Denny Way.

Gates Foundation unveils $9 billion budget and plans to cut staff

The Gates Foundation plans to spend a record $9 billion in 2026, focusing on global health and other key areas. It also aims to reduce staff by up to 500 positions over five years.

Walz impeachment articles drafted by Minnesota House lawmakers

Arguing that “[taxpayers] are demanding accountability of their elected officials," Minnesota House Republicans are set to introduce articles of impeachment against Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.

Clintons refuse to comply with House Epstein subpoena for testimony

Former president Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton say they will refuse to comply with a congressional subpoena for them to testify in an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.

Protests across US after deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis
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Protesters across the United States are calling for accountability after the deadly shooting involving an ICE agent in Minneapolis. Thousands participated in Seattle and Western Washington.

Thousands attend ‘ICE Out For Good’ rally in Seattle

Local leaders, including Mayor Wilson and King County Executive Zahilay, spoke to a crowd of thousands on Capitol Hill following the deadly ICE shooting in Minnesota.

Minneapolis ICE shooting: Minnesota's lawmakers react to fatality

The fatal shooting of a woman in south Minneapolis by ICE agents on Wednesday has led to an outpouring of statements by Minnesota’s political leaders, both denouncing the presence of immigration officials and supporting them in their efforts.

Man arrested after vandalizing JD Vance's Cincinnati, OH home
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A man is in custody after damaging property at Vice President JD Vance's home in Cincinnati, according to the Secret Service.

Tim Walz ends reelection campaign for governor of Minnesota

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will not seek reelection for a third term as governor, saying he can't give a political campaign his all after what he described as an "extraordinarily difficult year for our state."

Gov. Walz likely to drop out of 2026 MN governor's race: Report

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is likely to announce Monday that he will drop out of the 2026 governor's race, political insider Blois Olson reported on Sunday.

New Epstein photos shared a day before case files deadline

The latest photo dump from Jeffrey Epstein's estate includes a screenshot of messages discussing a “scout" who sends girls.

Blue Origin's historic rocket launch scrubbed Thursday

Blue Origin’s 37th New Shepard rocket launch was set to lift off Thursday from West Texas, but it was scrubbed at the last minute.

New photos from Epstein's estate show Trump, Bill Clinton and more

House Democrats released new photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate and called the images "disturbing." They include President Trump, former President Bill Clinton and other high-profile men.

At Trump's urging, Bondi says US will investigate Epstein's ties to Clinton and other political foes

Acceding to President Donald Trump's demands, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Friday that she has ordered a top federal prosecutor to investigate sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's ties to Trump political foes, including former President Bill Clinton. 

Katie Wilson to become Seattle's next mayor
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Bruce Harrell on Thursday conceded to Katie Wilson in the race for Seattle mayor, after one of the closest mayoral contests in city history.

Seattle mayor-elect Katie Wilson delivers victory speech
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Katie Wilson will become the next mayor of Seattle, unseating Bruce Harrell after making a major comeback in the race, shocking many Seattle voters.

Bruce Harrell concedes Seattle mayoral race to Katie Wilson
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Incumbent Bruce Harrell has conceded to Katie Wilson in the 2025 Seattle mayoral race, as the latest election results continued to have the challenger leading.