Proposed bill seeks to ban assault weapons in Washington
HB 1240 is being heard in committee, some argue this is what Washington needs following a spike in gun violence, but others say it's an infringement of their rights.
HB 1240 is being heard in committee, some argue this is what Washington needs following a spike in gun violence, but others say it's an infringement of their rights.
McCarthy says Santos will be removed from Congress if Ethics Committee determines he broke the law
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has condemned some of George Santos' conduct, but this week was the first instance in which he suggested potential consequences for the New York Republican.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has condemned some of George Santos' conduct, but this week was the first instance in which he suggested potential consequences for the New York Republican.
Police pursuit bill has Washington Democrats at odds
The thrust of the effort to block bills amending Washington's police pursuit laws hinge on a study from a retired University of Washington professor. Now, some other Democrats in the Legislature want that data thrown out.
The thrust of the effort to block bills amending Washington's police pursuit laws hinge on a study from a retired University of Washington professor. Now, some other Democrats in the Legislature want that data thrown out.
Vice President Mike Pence discovered classified documents in Indiana home
Vice President Mike Pence informed Congress Tuesday that he discovered documents bearing classified markings in his Carmel, Indiana, home on Jan. 16 from his time as vice president.
Vice President Mike Pence informed Congress Tuesday that he discovered documents bearing classified markings in his Carmel, Indiana, home on Jan. 16 from his time as vice president.
Biden to pick Jeff Zients as next chief of staff: AP sources
Jeff Zients ran the administration's response to the COVID-19 pandemic at the start of Biden's term.
Jeff Zients ran the administration's response to the COVID-19 pandemic at the start of Biden's term.
'We won't go back': Abortion rights activists rally 50 years after Roe
Sunday is the 50th anniversary of the now-overturned Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision that established a federal right to an abortion.
Sunday is the 50th anniversary of the now-overturned Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision that established a federal right to an abortion.
FBI searched Biden's home, found more classified documents: lawyer
A lawyer for the president said the search took place Friday.
A lawyer for the president said the search took place Friday.
Ron Klain, Biden's chief of staff, expected to leave White House
Ron Klain's tenure as chief of staff is the longest for a Democratic president in modern times.
Ron Klain's tenure as chief of staff is the longest for a Democratic president in modern times.
National sales tax: What’s behind some House Republicans’ proposal
Chatter of a 30% national sales tax being proposed by Republicans has taken over the internet in recent days. Here’s a look at the proposal.
Chatter of a 30% national sales tax being proposed by Republicans has taken over the internet in recent days. Here’s a look at the proposal.
Chris Hipkins tapped to be New Zealand's next prime minister
New Zealand's education minister is set to become the island nation's next prime minister after the surprise resignation of Jacinda Ardern.
New Zealand's education minister is set to become the island nation's next prime minister after the surprise resignation of Jacinda Ardern.
Tax the rich? Liberals renew push for state wealth taxes
Supporters of taxes on the very rich contend that people are emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic with a bigger appetite for what they’re calling “tax justice.”
Supporters of taxes on the very rich contend that people are emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic with a bigger appetite for what they’re calling “tax justice.”
By the numbers: A look at President Biden's first 2 years in office
President Joe Biden notches two years in office on Friday, Jan. 20. The story of the first half of his term, at least by the numbers, is a mixed bag.
President Joe Biden notches two years in office on Friday, Jan. 20. The story of the first half of his term, at least by the numbers, is a mixed bag.
Judge fines Trump, lawyer for 'frivolous' Clinton lawsuit
In a blistering filing, U.S. District Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks accused Trump of a "pattern of abuse of the courts" for filing frivolous lawsuits for political purposes, which he said "undermines the rule of law" and "amounts to obstruction of justice."
In a blistering filing, U.S. District Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks accused Trump of a "pattern of abuse of the courts" for filing frivolous lawsuits for political purposes, which he said "undermines the rule of law" and "amounts to obstruction of justice."
'Boy Meets World' actor Ben Savage running for Adam Schiff's House seat
"Boy Meets World" actor Ben Savage unsuccessfully ran for a spot on the West Hollywood City Council in the 2022 election.
"Boy Meets World" actor Ben Savage unsuccessfully ran for a spot on the West Hollywood City Council in the 2022 election.
US debt limit: US Treasury buys time for Biden and House GOP on deal
The Treasury Department says it has started taking “extraordinary measures” as the government has run up against its legal borrowing capacity of $31.381 trillion.
The Treasury Department says it has started taking “extraordinary measures” as the government has run up against its legal borrowing capacity of $31.381 trillion.
New program allows private citizens to sponsor refugees in US
The Welcome Corps program lets groups of at least five Americans apply to become sponsors and help refugees adjust to life in the U.S.
The Welcome Corps program lets groups of at least five Americans apply to become sponsors and help refugees adjust to life in the U.S.
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern announces resignation
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is leaving office after nearly six years in which she was praised globally for her empathetic handling of the nation’s worst mass-shooting and health-driven response to the coronavirus pandemic.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is leaving office after nearly six years in which she was praised globally for her empathetic handling of the nation’s worst mass-shooting and health-driven response to the coronavirus pandemic.
'Oakley Carlson Act' filed in the Washington Legislature
Proposed legislation inspired by missing six-year-old Oakley Carlson has been filed in the 68th legislative session.
Proposed legislation inspired by missing six-year-old Oakley Carlson has been filed in the 68th legislative session.
Bill introduced to amend Washington's police pursuit laws unlikely to pass
Washington lawmakers introduced another bill with bipartisan support that would allow police officers to pursue criminals, but the bill is not scheduled to be heard in the Senate.
Washington lawmakers introduced another bill with bipartisan support that would allow police officers to pursue criminals, but the bill is not scheduled to be heard in the Senate.
Bill introduced to amend Washington's police pursuit laws unlikely to pass
Washington lawmakers introduced another bill with bipartisan support that would allow police officers to pursue criminals, but the bill is not scheduled to be heard in the Senate.
Washington lawmakers introduced another bill with bipartisan support that would allow police officers to pursue criminals, but the bill is not scheduled to be heard in the Senate.