Bill aiming to protect IVF treatment in US blocked by Senate Republicans
Senate Republicans rejected a bill introduced by by Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., who used IVF treatments to have her two children after struggling with years of infertility.
Senate Republicans rejected a bill introduced by by Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., who used IVF treatments to have her two children after struggling with years of infertility.
Washington state House overwhelmingly passes ban on hog-tying by police
The Washington state House overwhelmingly approved legislation Wednesday that would ban police from hog-tying suspects, a restraint technique that has long drawn concern because of the risk of suffocation.
The Washington state House overwhelmingly approved legislation Wednesday that would ban police from hog-tying suspects, a restraint technique that has long drawn concern because of the risk of suffocation.
What are bump stocks? Supreme Court weighs Trump-era ban on gun accessory
Bump stocks were banned in 2019 after a gunman with bump stock-equipped rifles killed 60 people and wounded hundreds in Las Vegas in 2017.
Bump stocks were banned in 2019 after a gunman with bump stock-equipped rifles killed 60 people and wounded hundreds in Las Vegas in 2017.
Washington state lawmakers consider police pursuit and parents’ rights initiatives
Two conservative-backed initiatives restoring police pursuits and ‘rights’ for parents of public school students were considered by Washington lawmakers on Wednesday, in back-to-back hearings that occasionally became heated.
Two conservative-backed initiatives restoring police pursuits and ‘rights’ for parents of public school students were considered by Washington lawmakers on Wednesday, in back-to-back hearings that occasionally became heated.
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.
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.
Hunter Biden at deposition: ‘I did not involve my father in my business’
Hunter Biden’s private deposition is part of the Republican-led impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.
Hunter Biden’s private deposition is part of the Republican-led impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.
Redmond man behind 6 ballot initiatives ready to take on state government
Brian Heywood is a hedge fund manager, a part-time farmer, and the brains behind 6 high-profile initiatives on Washington's November ballot aiming to restore police pursuits, ban income tax and repeal the state's climate laws.
Brian Heywood is a hedge fund manager, a part-time farmer, and the brains behind 6 high-profile initiatives on Washington's November ballot aiming to restore police pursuits, ban income tax and repeal the state's climate laws.
Biden, Trump glide to easy wins in Michigan Primary
President Joe Biden and Donald Trump, the frontrunners in the Michigan Primary, glided to easy wins as we move closer to the general election.
President Joe Biden and Donald Trump, the frontrunners in the Michigan Primary, glided to easy wins as we move closer to the general election.
Michigan primary 2024 takeaways: Trump-Biden win edging closer to a rematch
Biden and Trump easily won their Michigan primaries on Tuesday. However, both candidates have cause for concern in their bid for the White House.
Biden and Trump easily won their Michigan primaries on Tuesday. However, both candidates have cause for concern in their bid for the White House.
White powder in letter sent to Donald Trump Jr. prompts emergency crew response
Emergency crews responded to Donald Trump Jr.’s Florida home on Monday after a letter containing unidentified white powder was sent to him.
Emergency crews responded to Donald Trump Jr.’s Florida home on Monday after a letter containing unidentified white powder was sent to him.
WA legislative session 2024: Which bills passed and which missed vote deadlines
Washington's lawmakers convened in Olympia on Monday and approved over 50 bills that will move forward to get a final full vote. However, one of the more notable mentions that came out of the meeting were things that weren't voted on.
Washington's lawmakers convened in Olympia on Monday and approved over 50 bills that will move forward to get a final full vote. However, one of the more notable mentions that came out of the meeting were things that weren't voted on.
WA legislative session: Rent stabilization bill stalls
The bill would have capped the amount that landlords could raise tenants' rents each year at 7%.
The bill would have capped the amount that landlords could raise tenants' rents each year at 7%.
Deadline looms for bills to advance to full vote
Monday's session was the cutoff deadline for bills to get a final Chamber vote, and four major pieces of legislation were dropped from consideration right from the start.
Monday's session was the cutoff deadline for bills to get a final Chamber vote, and four major pieces of legislation were dropped from consideration right from the start.
RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel to resign after losing Trump's backing
RNC chair Ronna McDaniel said she’s leaving the GOP’s national leadership after Donald Trump announced his preference for someone else in the role.
RNC chair Ronna McDaniel said she’s leaving the GOP’s national leadership after Donald Trump announced his preference for someone else in the role.
Haley vows to keep fighting for nomination despite SC primary loss
Nikki Haley is still fighting in the presidential primaries against Donald Trump, who has become the clear frontrunner in the race.
Nikki Haley is still fighting in the presidential primaries against Donald Trump, who has become the clear frontrunner in the race.
Voters in South Carolina head to polls for primary
Nikki Haley hopes to win over votes in her home state while Donald Trump appears to be the Republican frontrunner.
Nikki Haley hopes to win over votes in her home state while Donald Trump appears to be the Republican frontrunner.
Democrats blast high-end life insurance plans as tax dodging schemes for rich
In the report, authored by Chair Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Democrats argued that these insurance policies exist only to promote “ultra-high net worth clients,” and act as a tax break for them in order to avoid paying billions.
In the report, authored by Chair Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Democrats argued that these insurance policies exist only to promote “ultra-high net worth clients,” and act as a tax break for them in order to avoid paying billions.
Washington tribes push for legislative change over prison sentencing
As the legislative session winds down state lawmakers are debating whether they should take the next step in juvenile justice reform, following moves made last session that stopped previous convictions under the age of 18 from being automatically counted in adult court.
As the legislative session winds down state lawmakers are debating whether they should take the next step in juvenile justice reform, following moves made last session that stopped previous convictions under the age of 18 from being automatically counted in adult court.
Washington lawmakers advance bill making it a felony to threaten election workers
The Washington state Senate voted overwhelmingly Thursday to make harassing election workers a felony, three months after four county election offices received envelopes containing suspicious powder — including three testing positive for fentanyl — and had to be evacuated.
The Washington state Senate voted overwhelmingly Thursday to make harassing election workers a felony, three months after four county election offices received envelopes containing suspicious powder — including three testing positive for fentanyl — and had to be evacuated.
Alabama Supreme Court ruling: Frozen embryos, IVF future explained
Frozen embryos created during fertility treatments can be considered children under Alabama state law, the state’s Supreme Court ruled Friday.
Frozen embryos created during fertility treatments can be considered children under Alabama state law, the state’s Supreme Court ruled Friday.