Biden, Trump spar in historic presidential debate
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Seattle University professor Patrick Schoettmer joins Good Day Seattle to discuss Thursday's presidential debate.

Presidential debates: Here's what to know about the American political tradition

Presidential debates have become a common part of the political campaign season in the U.S., and the tradition has a rather long history. Here's what to know about them.

Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in Idaho
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The Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for Idaho hospitals to provide emergency abortions, for now, in a procedural order that left key questions unanswered and could mean the issue ends up before the conservative-majority court again soon.

How to watch the first 2024 presidential debate between Trump and Biden

President Biden and former President Donald Trump will face off Thursday night in their first 2024 presidential debate. Here's when and how to watch it.

Emergency abortion Idaho ruling posted and removed from Supreme Court website: report

The U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to allow emergency abortions in Idaho after a ruling was posted briefly on the court's website Wednesday, Bloomberg reported.

Poll: Most Americans plan to watch first presidential debate and see it as important

A new poll found that the Biden-Trump debate is seen as important and a major test for their campaigns. Here’s what to know about Thursday night’s debate.

First presidential debate: Abortion to be front and center
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The countdown to the first presidential debate is on. President Biden and former president Donald Trump will face off Thursday night.

Airsoft guns creating dangerous, deadly scenarios for police in WA

The dangers of toy weapons and look-alike guns are a growing concern for law enforcement as they continue to create alarming and even deadly situations in the community.

US gun violence crisis hits home for DC mother: 'When they took him, they took me'

The U.S. Surgeon General issued a stark warning Tuesday, identifying gun violence as a national health crisis — a reality that resonates deeply with many residents of the D.C. area. 

Surgeon general declares gun violence in US a public health crisis

Dr. Vivek Murthy issued the advisory Tuesday outlining the "urgent threat firearm violence poses to the health and well-being of our country."

Hunter Biden's law license suspended in DC following historic guilty verdict

Hunter Biden's license to practice law in the District of Columbia was suspended following a jury finding him guilty in his criminal gun trial earlier this month.  

US Surgeon General wants warning labels on guns
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The U.S. Surgeon General released a warning about gun violence, calling it an urgent public health crisis.

'I didn’t feel safe': Woman describes journey from Idaho to WA for abortion care

The Dobbs decision continues to have lasting impacts on women’s healthcare in Washington, as many are still crossing state lines in search of medical relief.

Planned Parenthood announces that it will spend $40 million ahead of November's election

Planned Parenthood is injecting $40 million into the November elections to support President Biden and key Democrats, centering their campaign on abortion rights and targeting critical battleground states.

Donald Trump has picked his running mate and they will be at Thursday's debate

Donald Trump said he has made his vice presidential candidate decision and that that person will be in attendance Thursday night in Atlanta at the first debate.

First 2024 presidential debate happening Thursday
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This Thursday's debate between President Biden and former president Trump will be the earliest debate in a presidential election year in history.