Secretary of State certifies initiative to repeal 'hidden gas tax'

Secretary of State Steve Hobbs notified the Legislature on Tuesday that signature verification has been completed and certified for I-2117, which concerns carbon tax credit trading.

New Washington bill would permanently switch state to Pacific Standard Time

Efforts to switch Washington permanently to Daylight Saving Time have stalled in Congress, but what if there was another way to avoid the twice-a-year switch?

As opioids devastate tribes in Washington state, tribal leaders push for added funding

Tribal leaders in Washington state are urging lawmakers there to pass a bill that would send millions of dollars in funding to tribal nations to help them stem a dramatic rise in opioid overdose deaths.

Child tax credit expansion part of bipartisan $78B deal proposed in Congress

In a bipartisan effort, senior Congress lawmakers have unveiled a $78 billion tax deal aimed at expanding child tax credits and providing tax breaks for businesses.

Asa Hutchinson ends his 2024 campaign after sixth-place finish in Iowa caucuses

Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson dropped his long-shot bid for the Republican presidential nomination on Tuesday, ending a candidacy that served as a throwback to an earlier era of the GOP but ultimately failed to resonate.

Analysis: Who voted for Trump in Iowa – and who didn't

Donald Trump won almost every demographic group by double-digit margins. He was particularly strong among some of the largest groups of Iowa Republican caucusgoers: those without a college degree, very conservative voters and rural voters.

Key things to know from the 2024 Iowa Republican caucuses

Former President Donald Trump dominated Iowa’s presidential caucuses on Monday night, leaving him with a tighter grip on the GOP nomination. Here's when the next major competitive race will be held.

Trump wins Iowa while DeSantis edges Haley for 2nd place: Live updates

Trump scored a record-setting win in the Iowa caucuses on Monday, affirming his grip on the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.

Democrats target Texas, Florida with Senate majority on the line

Democrats hoping to hold their slim Senate majority after November are looking for wins in two unlikely places that could neutralize potential setbacks elsewhere, Florida and Texas.

In his closing pitch to Iowa Republicans, Trump says their votes can help him punish his enemies

Donald Trump implored his supporters Sunday to brave frigid temperatures in Monday’s Iowa caucuses, saying their vote would help bring to Washington the retribution he has repeatedly promised if he returns to the White House.

Congressional leaders strike deal to punt government shutdown deadlines

Congressional leaders have reached a deal for a short-term federal funding extension until early March, a source familiar told Fox News Digital, assuaging fears of a partial government shutdown at the end of next week.

John Kerry to step down as Biden admin climate czar: report

U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry is reportedly planning to leave the White House in the coming months and join President Biden's presidential campaign.

What are the Iowa caucuses and how do they work?

The race for the White House officially begins in Iowa. Here's what you need to know.

Ohio woman who miscarried at home won't face charge for corpse abuse

Brittany Watts’ case sparked a national firestorm over legal risks pregnant women face as U.S. states hash out new laws governing reproductive health care access.

New Washington bill could make 'stealthing,' described as akin to rape, a penalty

Concerns of ‘stealthing,’ which has been described as ‘akin to rape,’ have made it to the legislative floor. One Washington lawmaker is hoping to soon make the act a civil penalty. 

Jelly Roll gives powerful speech to Congress: 'Fentanyl transcends partisanship and ideology'

“I am a stupid songwriter y'all, but I have first hand witnessed this in a way most people have not," Jelly Roll told Congress. "Almost every person in this room has lost a friend, family member or colleague to the disease known as addiction."

WSP explains why it took 5 hours to clear massive protest on I-5

The illegal I-5 takeover in Seattle started at around 1:15 p.m. on Saturday, and it took five long hours before traffic moved again on northbound I-5 at Denny Way and East Pine St.

House GOP launches effort to impeach Mayorkas as Senate tries to strike border deal

House Republicans on Wednesday will march ahead with impeachment plans targeting Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas as “derelict in his duty" over handling of the U.S.-Mexico border.

Republicans push ahead with Hunter Biden contempt charge after his surprise visit to Capitol Hill

The only remarks Hunter Biden made to reporters was when asked why he had his father on speaker phone several times during business meetings. "If he called you, would you answer the phone?" he responded.