Deportations not meeting Trump's aggressive targets, report finds

President Donald Trump’s administration is not deporting nearly as many people as it promised, a new report found. 

Election 2026: What to know about the November midterm key races

Election 2026 will determine which party controls Congress, with Republicans defending narrow majorities in both the House and Senate.

WA deploys National Guard at ballot boxes for election security

Several Washington counties have accepted Gov. Bob Ferguson's offer of deploying National Guard members at ballot boxes to ensure election security.

Clark County Auditor talks election security after 2024 ballot box explosion
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Election security is top of mind, especially for Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey, after someone lit an explosive inside a ballot box in Vancouver, Washington back in 2024.

Trump administration sues to block Alaska Senate race if Republican doesn’t win

In just two weeks before the midterm election, the Trump administration has asked a federal court to block certification of Alaska’s U.S. Senate race if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses while another candidate with the same name remains on the ballot. 

2 former FBI officials charged with lying about Hunter Biden's laptop: DOJ

The Department of Justice announced charges against two former senior FBI officials who allegedly lied to Congress about their roles in investigating Hunter Biden’s laptop before the 2020 election.

Ballots found in dumpster at Seattle's Golden Gardens Park

Two bins of undelivered ballots were found inside a dumpster at Golden Gardens Park, King County Elections said.

Trump weighs next move in war with Iran
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The State Department is reportedly warning some diplomats and their families to leave the Middle East as the U.S. and Israel are drawing up plans to restart airstrikes against Iran.

Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas charged with drug trafficking and money laundering: DOJ

Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, one of the state's most influential Democrats, was charged Thursday in connection with an alleged role leading a criminal enterprise that acquired and distributed large quantities of marijuana and laundered the proceeds, according to federal authorities.

Mike Johnson rallies in Chehalis as Washington's 3rd Congressional District race heats up
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U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson stopped by Chehalis on Wednesday to rally support for Republican John Braun amid a tightly contested race for Washington's 3rd Congressional District seat.

Gluesenkamp Perez, Braun fight for WA Congressional District 3 seat
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National political attention is turning to southwest Washington, where Democrats are fighting to hold a congressional seat that Republicans want back. Candidates Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and John Braun sat down with FOX 13 as they battle for a district that prides itself on independence.

WA Sec. of State urges early voting amid security concerns, mail delays

With ballots out and official drop boxes open across the state, election administration and voter security remain top priorities for Washington state officials.

Vance blasts GOP pushback to Ramaswamy ad featuring Acton's estranged mother during Ohio stop

Vice President JD Vance criticized some of his fellow Republicans Wednesday, saying he is "disgusted" by their pushback against an ad by Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy that features the estranged mother of his Democratic opponent, Dr. Amy Acton. 

Alaska's 2026 Senate race: What to know about Mary Peltola vs Dan Sullivan

Alaska’s competitive Senate race features four candidates, including two Republicans named Dan Sullivan, and will use ranked-choice voting.

2026 midterm elections: Races for governor across the US

Amid the nationwide fight between Democrats and Republicans over who will control the House and Senate in Washington after Election Day are dozens more skirmishes that will decide which party wields the levers of power in state capitals across the country. 

Maine's 2026 Senate race: What to know about Susan Collins vs. Troy Jackson

Troy Jackson will face longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine’s 2026 U.S. Senate election, a contest national analysts rate as a toss‑up and one that could help determine control of the chamber.

Ballot drop boxes open in Washington
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Election Day is less than two weeks away and ballot drop boxes are now open in Washington.