Congress pushes for AI regulations
For nearly a year, a bipartisan group of lawmakers have worked to better understand how AI works and how it should be regulated. On Tuesday, they revealed their findings.
For nearly a year, a bipartisan group of lawmakers have worked to better understand how AI works and how it should be regulated. On Tuesday, they revealed their findings.
Outgoing WA governor suggests 'wealth tax' to avoid cuts to education and police
Outgoing Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is proposing a novel tax on wealth above $100 million in hopes of plugging a budget shortfall and averting cuts to education, mental health services and police.
Outgoing Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is proposing a novel tax on wealth above $100 million in hopes of plugging a budget shortfall and averting cuts to education, mental health services and police.
Congress fights over funding
Congress has until the end of this week to pass a bill to fund the government, but things could get more complicated with the introduction of the new 'DOGE' caucus.
Congress has until the end of this week to pass a bill to fund the government, but things could get more complicated with the introduction of the new 'DOGE' caucus.
Parkland shooting survivor running for DNC vice chair
Parkland school shooting survivor and anti-violence activist, David Hogg, launched a bid to serve as vice chair of the Democratic National Committee. The 24-year-old made the announcement on Monday.
Parkland school shooting survivor and anti-violence activist, David Hogg, launched a bid to serve as vice chair of the Democratic National Committee. The 24-year-old made the announcement on Monday.
Trump addresses top issues of new administration
President-elect Trump held a wide ranging news conference on Monday, detailing how he would handle everything from vaccines to tariffs during his term.
President-elect Trump held a wide ranging news conference on Monday, detailing how he would handle everything from vaccines to tariffs during his term.
Trump says he plans to sue Iowa newspaper over Selzer poll
Donald Trump said he plans to sue an Iowa newspaper that printed J. Ann Selzer’s outlier poll that showed Kamala Harris ahead in the state by 3 points ahead of the election.
Donald Trump said he plans to sue an Iowa newspaper that printed J. Ann Selzer’s outlier poll that showed Kamala Harris ahead in the state by 3 points ahead of the election.
Softbank to invest $100B in US, create 100k jobs
President-elect Donald Trump announced Softbank will invest $100 billion to create new jobs in the U.S.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Softbank will invest $100 billion to create new jobs in the U.S.
President Biden's controversial pardons
President Biden is planning more pardons in the coming weeks, but there are several democrats who are confused by some of those already named.
President Biden is planning more pardons in the coming weeks, but there are several democrats who are confused by some of those already named.
Trump announces $100B investment in the U.S.
Trump joined SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son at his Florida home Monday to announce that the company is planning to invest $100 billion in U.S. projects over the next four years.
Trump joined SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son at his Florida home Monday to announce that the company is planning to invest $100 billion in U.S. projects over the next four years.
ABC News to pay Donald Trump $15M
Lawyers for ABC News and Donald Trump have reached a settlement which will see ABC donate $15M to Trump's presidential library and museum. The defamation lawsuit stems from comments made by host George Stephanopoulos in March saying that the former president was found liable for rape. Under New York's narrow definition of rape in legal settings, E. Jean Carroll could not prove Trump committed rape. He was instead found liable for sexual abuse and defamation.
Lawyers for ABC News and Donald Trump have reached a settlement which will see ABC donate $15M to Trump's presidential library and museum. The defamation lawsuit stems from comments made by host George Stephanopoulos in March saying that the former president was found liable for rape. Under New York's narrow definition of rape in legal settings, E. Jean Carroll could not prove Trump committed rape. He was instead found liable for sexual abuse and defamation.
Israel bombs Syria, Biden cabinet responds in final weeks
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke from Jordan on the emerging situation in Syria. After rebels overthrew decades of reign from the Assad family, there is instability in the country. Now, as Israel bombs the country, the United States continues its position that creating diplomatic relations with the rebels is in the best interest of peaceful order in the region.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke from Jordan on the emerging situation in Syria. After rebels overthrew decades of reign from the Assad family, there is instability in the country. Now, as Israel bombs the country, the United States continues its position that creating diplomatic relations with the rebels is in the best interest of peaceful order in the region.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Presidents have broad authority to issue pardons – and they use the power a lot.
President Joe Biden's pardons: List
Here's a list of all of President Biden's pardons.
Here's a list of all of President Biden's pardons.
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.
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.
President-elect Donald Trump says Kari Lake will be Voice of America Director
President-elect Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Kari Lake will serve as the next Voice of America Director.
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.
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.
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.
Washington state will guarantee free college tuition to low-income students beginning in the 2025-26 academic year.