Watch: New Seattle City Attorney Erika Evans Sworn-in
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Erika J. Evans was ceremonially sworn in Monday as Seattle’s next city attorney during an oath of office ceremony at City Hall.

Nicolás Maduro pleads not guilty in NYC court

The capture of Nicolás Maduro represents one of the most aggressive actions taken by the United States against a sitting foreign leader in decades.

Rep. Mike Lawler on Maduro capture: Law requires notifying Congress within 48 hours and President did that

Republican Congressional representative Mike Lawler says President Trump followed the 1973 War Powers Resolution, and notified Congress within 48 hours of deploying armed forces in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores.

Tim Walz drops out of MN governor's race: Press conference
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will not seek reelection for a third term as governor. This statement follows growing national criticism from President Donald Trump, among others, for his handling of fraud in the state.

Tim Walz ends reelection campaign for governor of Minnesota

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will not seek reelection for a third term as governor, saying he can't give a political campaign his all after what he described as an "extraordinarily difficult year for our state."

Rep. James Walkinshaw: Trump administration needs to explain legal rational for Maduro capture

In an interview Monday with LiveNow Digital Journalist Caral Lajara, Democrat Congressional representative James R. Walkinshaw says the Trump administration needs to explain the legal rationale after U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores.

Gov. Walz likely to drop out of 2026 MN governor's race: Report

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is likely to announce Monday that he will drop out of the 2026 governor's race, political insider Blois Olson reported on Sunday.

What did Trump mean US will 'run' Venezuela? Rubio explains

Secretary of State Marco Rubio sought to clarify President Donald Trump’s remarks that the U.S. would “run” Venezuela.

Some WA leaders applaud, others condemn US military operation in Venezuela

Leaders across Washington have registered both their support and condemnations of the Trump administration's military operation in Venezuela.

Trump's plan to seize Venezuela's oil is an uphill battle: Here's why

President Donald Trump says the U.S. plans to take over Venezuela’s oil, with the help of American oil companies. Industry experts say that’s a tall order.

Trump claims US will 'run' Venezuela after Maduro captured

The United States carried out a large-scale strike in Venezuela early Saturday, President Donald Trump said.

'No War on Venezuela' protests pop up around WA following US strikes

At least three “emergency protests" were planned for Saturday across Washington. People gathered in Seattle, Olympia, and Spokane to express their reaction to the news of military action by the United States.

Can the U.S. 'run' Venezuela? What the law says about Maduro's arrest

President Donald Trump said the U.S. will “run" Venezuela, at least temporarily, and tap its vast oil reserves to sell to other nations.

Who is Nicolás Maduro? Venezuelan president captured by US forces

Nicolás Maduro’s rise from unionized bus driver to the president who oversaw Venezuela’s economic collapse began 40 years ago.

Katie Wilson takes oath as Seattle mayor, pledges focus on affordability and trust

Katie Wilson was sworn in as Seattle’s mayor Friday morning, outlining a vision centered on affordability, trust in government and a city where all residents can belong.

Katie Wilson takes office as Seattle's new mayor

Seattle will swear in Mayor-elect Katie Wilson at City Hall on Monday morning as she takes office and begins work on priorities including affordability, homelessness and quality of life.

WA movie theaters now required to provide more open captioning

Movie theaters across Washington are now required by law to increase their open captioning options for moviegoers.

Watch: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s Inauguration Ceremony
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Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is sworn in Monday, becoming the city’s newest mayor and pledging to focus on affordability, homelessness and quality-of-life issues.

Zohran Mamdani begins his term as NYC mayor with an historic swearing in

Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City on Thursday, taking over one of the most unrelenting jobs in American politics with a promise to transform government on behalf of the city's striving, struggling working class.