WA lawmakers speak on first day of 2024 legislative session
Both Republicans and Democrats in Washington state have their priorities set for the 2025 legislative session.
Both Republicans and Democrats in Washington state have their priorities set for the 2025 legislative session.
WA legislature convenes for 2025 session
Washington lawmakers kicked off the 69th legislative session on Monday, the beginning of a two-year long debate over policy and how to fund the government.
Washington lawmakers kicked off the 69th legislative session on Monday, the beginning of a two-year long debate over policy and how to fund the government.
President-elect Trump outlines plans for first day in office
Inauguration Day is just one week away. President-elect Donald Trump says he's ready to be back in office, and is preparing more than 100 executive orders for day one alone.
Inauguration Day is just one week away. President-elect Donald Trump says he's ready to be back in office, and is preparing more than 100 executive orders for day one alone.
Jack Smith resigns from DOJ ahead of Trump presidency
Trump has long criticized the two outstanding federal legal proceedings against him, of which Smith was at the helm. Here’s what to know about Smith and the investigations.
Trump has long criticized the two outstanding federal legal proceedings against him, of which Smith was at the helm. Here’s what to know about Smith and the investigations.
WA proposal to increase penalties for assaulting referees
Proposed legislation in Olympia would increase penalties for anyone who threatens or attacks officials at school sporting events.
Proposed legislation in Olympia would increase penalties for anyone who threatens or attacks officials at school sporting events.
Reaction to Trump's foreign policy
President-elect Trump continues outlining his foreign policy vision, with American adversaries and allies taking note.
President-elect Trump continues outlining his foreign policy vision, with American adversaries and allies taking note.
Supreme Court hears arguments on TikTok ban
A law banning TikTok is now before the Supreme Court, with the fate of the app now in the hands of justices.
A law banning TikTok is now before the Supreme Court, with the fate of the app now in the hands of justices.
WA democrats try to address rent gouging
As rent skyrockets across Washington, state leaders met in Olympia to discuss a solution.
As rent skyrockets across Washington, state leaders met in Olympia to discuss a solution.
US Judge sentences Donald Trump to unconditional discharge
President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced Friday in his hush money case, despite multiple attempts to get it called off. Judge Juan M. Merchan's sentence of "unconditional discharge" means no jail time or punishment for Trump other than having the conviction on his record.
President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced Friday in his hush money case, despite multiple attempts to get it called off. Judge Juan M. Merchan's sentence of "unconditional discharge" means no jail time or punishment for Trump other than having the conviction on his record.
State leaders preview upcoming legislative session
The Washington State legislature is slated to convene for their 2025 session next week, while also dealing with a multi-billion dollar shortfall.
The Washington State legislature is slated to convene for their 2025 session next week, while also dealing with a multi-billion dollar shortfall.
WA leaders talk budget deficit, other priorities ahead of legislative session
Facing a projected budget deficit of over $12 billion over the next four years, majority Democrats say new taxes may be needed. Though incoming governor Bob Ferguson said he is looking to make $4 billion in cuts to close the gap.
Facing a projected budget deficit of over $12 billion over the next four years, majority Democrats say new taxes may be needed. Though incoming governor Bob Ferguson said he is looking to make $4 billion in cuts to close the gap.
Here's how history will judge Joe Biden's presidency, according to latest poll
A majority of Americans believe Biden’s presidency will be viewed negatively, but historians disagree. Here's why.
A majority of Americans believe Biden’s presidency will be viewed negatively, but historians disagree. Here's why.
Matt Gaetz considering FL governor run
Former Congressman Matt Gaetz plans to run for Governor in Florida after Ron DeSantis leaves office in 2026.
Former Congressman Matt Gaetz plans to run for Governor in Florida after Ron DeSantis leaves office in 2026.
Sunshine Protection Act reintroduced
Senator Patty Murray reintroduced the bipartisan Sunshine Protection Act, an effort to eliminate springing forward and falling back every year.
Senator Patty Murray reintroduced the bipartisan Sunshine Protection Act, an effort to eliminate springing forward and falling back every year.
Trump vows to stop building wind farms
President-elect Donald Trump is vowing to stop construction of new wind farms once in office.
President-elect Donald Trump is vowing to stop construction of new wind farms once in office.
Mexico's president tries turning tables on Trump with 'nice' naming idea of her own
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum joked about renaming the U.S. in response to President-elect Donald Trump who recently said he wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico.
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum joked about renaming the U.S. in response to President-elect Donald Trump who recently said he wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico.
Donald Trump wants to rename Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America': How can that be done?
President-elect Donald Trump has said he will rename the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America," during a news conference on Jan. 7. Here are the details on the gulf, as well as ways to change the name of a geographical feature in the U.S.
President-elect Donald Trump has said he will rename the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America," during a news conference on Jan. 7. Here are the details on the gulf, as well as ways to change the name of a geographical feature in the U.S.
What to know about Trump's interests in Greenland, Panama Canal
Trump has made several suggestions this week of ways to redraw the map. Here’s what to know about his interest in Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada and the “Gulf of America.”
Trump has made several suggestions this week of ways to redraw the map. Here’s what to know about his interest in Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada and the “Gulf of America.”
More last-minute executive actions from President Biden
The White House announced another flurry of executive actions as President Biden's time in office comes to a close.
The White House announced another flurry of executive actions as President Biden's time in office comes to a close.
Trump makes headlines ahead of White House return
There are less than two weeks to go before president-elect Trump takes office, and he's already making headlines for comments made about his intentions for both Greenland and the Panama Canal.
There are less than two weeks to go before president-elect Trump takes office, and he's already making headlines for comments made about his intentions for both Greenland and the Panama Canal.