Kari Lake election lawsuit: Sanctions denied, but more than $33K awarded to Katie Hobbs

Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Peter Thompson rejected Kari Lake's claim that problems with ballot printers at some polling places on Election Day were the result of intentional misconduct. Since the ruling, lawyers representing Maricopa County and Katie Hobbs have filed a Motion for Sanctions against the defeated GOP candidate for Arizona governor.

Transcripts reveal link between Trump, Nevada fake electors

The planning was extensive, the transcripts show, and began as early as four days before the election, when state party officials began discussing whether Nevada’s Republican secretary of state would sign off on the alternate slate of electors.

Senate passes $1.7T spending bill to fund government, aid Ukraine

The Senate has passed a $1.7 trillion bill to finance federal agencies through September, aid Ukraine and provide assistance to communities recovering from hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters.

GOP’s Joe Kent concedes Washington state Congressional race

Republican Joe Kent has officially conceded the race to represent Washington state’s 3rd Congressional District after his defeat in November by Rep.-elect Marie Gluesenkamp Perez.

How will asylum work after Title 42 ends? No one knows yet

The Biden administration has been conspicuously silent about how migrants should enter the United States when Trump-era asylum limits end.

Biden administration asks Supreme Court to delay end of Title 42

The Biden administration is asking the Supreme Court to end asylum restrictions, but requested a delay until at least after Christmas.

Lawmakers unveil $1.7T bill to avoid shutdown, boost Ukraine

Lawmakers are working to stuff in as many priorities as they can into what is likely to be the last major bill of the current Congress before a midnight Friday deadline.

Bipartisan marijuana banking bill in peril amid year-end scramble in Congress

Known as the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, the bill seeks to allow legal, legitimate marijuana businesses to access financial services by creating a safe harbor for banks and credit unions.

Senate passes bill to fund government through Dec. 23, heads to Biden's desk

The Senate has passed legislation to fund the government for an additional week as lawmakers race to finish work on a full-year spending package before they head home for the holidays and a new Congress is sworn in.

Inslee proposes billions for housing, would need voter OK

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee proposed Wednesday that state spending during the next two years prioritize housing, including an effort to quickly build thousands of units that would require the OK from Washington voters.

Recount confirms Lauren Boebert narrowly held her House seat

Democrat challenger Adam Frisch netted a total of four votes in the recount, far from enough to close a 500-plus vote gap with Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert.

Trump probe subpoena for Georgia secretary of state from DOJ

The subpoena, which is dated Friday and was received by Raffensperger’s office Monday, follows others served last week in several states and counties.

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema leaving Democratic Party, registers as independent

Sinema has modeled her political approach on the renegade style of the late Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona, and has frustrated Democratic colleagues at times with her overtures to Republicans and opposition to Democratic priorities.

Seattle City Councilmember Lisa Herbold not running for re-election

Seattle City Councilmember Lisa Herbold announced that she will not be running for re-election to represent District 1 for another term. 

What Kyrsten Sinema’s switch means for the Senate

Sinema says she won’t caucus with Senate Republicans, so Democrats will still hold the majority next year. And she is expected to continue casting most of her votes with Democrats while separating herself on certain issues.

Arkansas town elects youngest Black mayor in America

Only months after graduating high school, Jaylen Smith, 18, is the new mayor of Earle, Arkansas.

Oregon high court won’t let voter gun control measure begin

Oregon’s tough, voter-approved gun control law remains temporarily blocked after the Oregon Supreme Court declined to overturn an earlier decision preventing the measure from taking effect Thursday.