Proposed bill would pay Washington incarcerated workers minimum wage
A Washington state lawmaker who has spent time in prison wants the state to pay incarcerated workers minimum wage for doing their jobs.
A Washington state lawmaker who has spent time in prison wants the state to pay incarcerated workers minimum wage for doing their jobs.
State of the Union 2023: What to watch for during Biden's address
Expect lots of new faces and fresh political dynamics as President Joe Biden delivers this year’s State of the Union address.
Expect lots of new faces and fresh political dynamics as President Joe Biden delivers this year’s State of the Union address.
Billionaire Koch network to oppose Trump in 2024
The Koch network joins a list of prominent Republican donors distancing themselves from former President Donald Trump.
The Koch network joins a list of prominent Republican donors distancing themselves from former President Donald Trump.
Most Democrats don’t want Biden to seek a second term in 2024, poll finds
Many poll respondents suggest President Joe Biden’s age is a liability, with some focusing on his coughing, gaffes, and the possibility that the world's most stressful job would be better for someone younger.
Many poll respondents suggest President Joe Biden’s age is a liability, with some focusing on his coughing, gaffes, and the possibility that the world's most stressful job would be better for someone younger.
'The data shows it is saving lives': WA Coalition for Police Accountability stands firm on police pursuit data
Data examining Washington's police pursuit law that went into effect in 2021 has come under scrutiny but the person who helped craft it says it shows HB 1054 is working as it intended.
Data examining Washington's police pursuit law that went into effect in 2021 has come under scrutiny but the person who helped craft it says it shows HB 1054 is working as it intended.
'Seinfeld' bill would require telemarketers to provide their name, phone number
The bill is real and it's spectacular.
The bill is real and it's spectacular.
Lawmakers look to increase penalties for airline disruptions
A holiday travel disruption caused more than two million passengers to have their plans upended and took airlines a week to recover.
A holiday travel disruption caused more than two million passengers to have their plans upended and took airlines a week to recover.
Gov. Sarah Sanders to deliver GOP response to Biden address
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders will deliver the Republican address to the nation in response to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union speech next week.
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders will deliver the Republican address to the nation in response to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union speech next week.
House GOP votes to oust Democrat Omar from major committee
The Republican-led House voted after raucous debate Thursday to oust Democrat Ilhan Omar from the chamber's Foreign Affairs Committee, citing her anti-Israel comments.
The Republican-led House voted after raucous debate Thursday to oust Democrat Ilhan Omar from the chamber's Foreign Affairs Committee, citing her anti-Israel comments.
Republicans prepare to oust Rep. Ilhan Omar from Foreign Affairs panel
A procedural vote Wednesday in the House showed unified Republican support in moving to oust Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar from the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
A procedural vote Wednesday in the House showed unified Republican support in moving to oust Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar from the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
Satanic Temple launches telehealth abortion care in New Mexico, hopes to expand
The Satanic Temple, which doesn’t believe in a literal Satan, has claimed its abortion ritual is exempt from bans because it’s part of religious practice.
The Satanic Temple, which doesn’t believe in a literal Satan, has claimed its abortion ritual is exempt from bans because it’s part of religious practice.
Rep. George Santos says he won't serve on his 2 committees for now
Embattled Rep. George Santos of New York has told his Republican colleagues that he is temporarily stepping down from his 2 congressional committees.
Embattled Rep. George Santos of New York has told his Republican colleagues that he is temporarily stepping down from his 2 congressional committees.
Kamala Harris to attend Tyre Nichols' funeral, White House says
The White House said Vice President Kamala Harris was invited to the funeral services planned for Wednesday by Tyre Nichols’ parents. According to the White House, Harris spoke with Nichols' family on the phone.
The White House said Vice President Kamala Harris was invited to the funeral services planned for Wednesday by Tyre Nichols’ parents. According to the White House, Harris spoke with Nichols' family on the phone.
King County Council to votes to send behavioral health levy to April's election ballot
King County leaders voted on Tuesday to send a $1.25 billion dollar behavior health levy to voters in April's upcoming special election ballot.
King County leaders voted on Tuesday to send a $1.25 billion dollar behavior health levy to voters in April's upcoming special election ballot.
Seattle could broaden anti-discrimination law to add caste
Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant wants to add caste to the city’s anti-discrimination policy, saying discrimination takes place throughout the U.S. based on the South Asian practice of assigning people their social status at birth.
Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant wants to add caste to the city’s anti-discrimination policy, saying discrimination takes place throughout the U.S. based on the South Asian practice of assigning people their social status at birth.
Mike Pence says 'mistakes were made' in handling of classified documents
The discovery made public by the former vice president’s team this week marked the latest in a series of recoveries of sensitive documents from the homes of current and former top U.S. officials.
The discovery made public by the former vice president’s team this week marked the latest in a series of recoveries of sensitive documents from the homes of current and former top U.S. officials.
TikTok ban could get House committee vote in February
Congress banned TikTok from government-issued devices, and almost half of U.S. states have implemented similar actions.
Congress banned TikTok from government-issued devices, and almost half of U.S. states have implemented similar actions.
Former U.S. leaders asked to recheck for classified docs
The National Archives sent a letter to past U.S. presidents and vice presidents Thursday to check their records after classified documents were discovered at President Joe Biden’s home and former Vice President Mike Pence’s residence.
The National Archives sent a letter to past U.S. presidents and vice presidents Thursday to check their records after classified documents were discovered at President Joe Biden’s home and former Vice President Mike Pence’s residence.
New US race, ethnicity standards proposed; first since 1997
The new proposals would encourage the collection of detailed race and ethnicity information by allowing respondents on government forms to list their country of origin when answering a question about their race or ethnicity.
The new proposals would encourage the collection of detailed race and ethnicity information by allowing respondents on government forms to list their country of origin when answering a question about their race or ethnicity.
Washington lawmakers hear testimony on 7 abortion bills
Abortion rights proposals have been front and center in Olympia, Washington, this week as state lawmakers heard hours of public testimony on seven proposals that would reinforce abortion access.
Abortion rights proposals have been front and center in Olympia, Washington, this week as state lawmakers heard hours of public testimony on seven proposals that would reinforce abortion access.