Todd Blanche AG nomination heads to Senate for full vote
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche cleared a critical hurdle in his bid to be confirmed, swaying Republican holdouts to advance his nomination for a Senate floor vote.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche cleared a critical hurdle in his bid to be confirmed, swaying Republican holdouts to advance his nomination for a Senate floor vote.
2026 Washington state primary election results
Updated preliminary results from the 2026 Washington state primary election.
Updated preliminary results from the 2026 Washington state primary election.
Over 20 states sue Trump administration over sharing social services info
More than 20 states and the District of Columbia sued the Trump administration on Monday to block it from getting wide access to the personal information of millions of recipients of a benefits program for low-income families.
More than 20 states and the District of Columbia sued the Trump administration on Monday to block it from getting wide access to the personal information of millions of recipients of a benefits program for low-income families.
WA Secretary of State Steve Hobbs on primary election day
WA Secretary of State Steve Hobbs spoke on Good Day Seattle about the primary election. Ballots must be placed in drop boxes or postmarked by 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
WA Secretary of State Steve Hobbs spoke on Good Day Seattle about the primary election. Ballots must be placed in drop boxes or postmarked by 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
Fired FBI agents find support in lawsuit against Trump administration
Three former FBI agents fired after working on the investigation into President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election are receiving support from current and former law enforcement officials as they challenge their dismissals in court.
Three former FBI agents fired after working on the investigation into President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election are receiving support from current and former law enforcement officials as they challenge their dismissals in court.
Trump slams Exxon, Chevron for making 'too much money'
President Donald Trump criticized Exxon and Chevron after both organizations posted high quarterly earnings amid the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran.
President Donald Trump criticized Exxon and Chevron after both organizations posted high quarterly earnings amid the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran.
New poll shows growing majority of Americans want Iran war over ‘now’
Public sentiment is shifting as the conflict with Iran drags on, with mounting calls from Americans for an end to the war alongside rising demands for reparations related to the conflict, according to a new poll.
Public sentiment is shifting as the conflict with Iran drags on, with mounting calls from Americans for an end to the war alongside rising demands for reparations related to the conflict, according to a new poll.
Meet the Seattle City Council District 5 candidates
The Washington primary is set for Tuesday, and FOX 13's Dan Griffin spoke one-on-one with each candidate vying to represent Seattle City Council's District 5, which covers the infamous Aurora Avenue.
The Washington primary is set for Tuesday, and FOX 13's Dan Griffin spoke one-on-one with each candidate vying to represent Seattle City Council's District 5, which covers the infamous Aurora Avenue.
WA, 24 other states sue Trump admin over latest round of tariffs
Washington has joined a coalition of 24 states suing the Trump administration to block the latest round of tariffs.
Washington has joined a coalition of 24 states suing the Trump administration to block the latest round of tariffs.
Todd Blanche drops weaponization fund, looks for confirmation
The Senate Judiciary Committee will vote on Acting Attorneys General Todd Blanche's nomination on Tuesday. If it passes, the full Senate will hold a final vote later this week in Washington DC.
The Senate Judiciary Committee will vote on Acting Attorneys General Todd Blanche's nomination on Tuesday. If it passes, the full Senate will hold a final vote later this week in Washington DC.
Ohio Rep Marcy Kaptur hospitalized after hit-and-run crash on way to church
Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, was hospitalized Sunday morning after the vehicle she was riding in was struck in a hit-and-run crash that also injured her driver, according to the Toledo Police Department.
Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, was hospitalized Sunday morning after the vehicle she was riding in was struck in a hit-and-run crash that also injured her driver, according to the Toledo Police Department.
Sen. Moreno says Rep. Max Miller 'should not serve' in Congress
U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno says fellow Ohio Republican, and former son-in-law, Max Miller should resign from Congress after abuse allegations have surfaced.
U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno says fellow Ohio Republican, and former son-in-law, Max Miller should resign from Congress after abuse allegations have surfaced.
Blanche drops 'anti-weaponization' fund after GOP senators threaten AG bid
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche shuttered President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund" late Sunday, halting federal payouts intended for Trump’s political allies.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche shuttered President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund" late Sunday, halting federal payouts intended for Trump’s political allies.
Senate unveils spending bill that avoids shutdown before election
A new short-term federal spending bill was unveiled Sunday that would fund federal agencies into early December and prevent lawmakers up for reelection from facing voters in the midst of another government shutdown battle.
A new short-term federal spending bill was unveiled Sunday that would fund federal agencies into early December and prevent lawmakers up for reelection from facing voters in the midst of another government shutdown battle.
Social Security COLA 2027: How much payments are projected to increase
Social Security recipients are projected to get a bigger cost-of-living increase next year to counter a rise in inflation.
Social Security recipients are projected to get a bigger cost-of-living increase next year to counter a rise in inflation.
Trump says he'll restore Anti-Weaponization Fund if GOP holdouts reject Blanche
President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to revive the "Anti-Weaponization Fund" if two Republican senators refuse to support his attorney general nominee, Todd Blanche.
President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to revive the "Anti-Weaponization Fund" if two Republican senators refuse to support his attorney general nominee, Todd Blanche.
Trump may pull Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general, he says
President Trump may pull acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination for the permanent post over opposition to Trump’s demands that he and his family members be immune from tax audits.
President Trump may pull acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination for the permanent post over opposition to Trump’s demands that he and his family members be immune from tax audits.
Harriet Tubman $20 bill redesign faces renewed push from Democratic senators
Democratic senators are urging the Trump administration to revive plans to place abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the department is no longer pursuing the redesign.
Democratic senators are urging the Trump administration to revive plans to place abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the department is no longer pursuing the redesign.
Fauci pleads the Fifth over 100 times during Senate hearing
Dr. Anthony Fauci refused to answer any questions about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic during a Senate hearing Wednesday, invoking the Fifth Amendment a total of 111 times.
Dr. Anthony Fauci refused to answer any questions about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic during a Senate hearing Wednesday, invoking the Fifth Amendment a total of 111 times.
Seattle City Council Dist. 5 candidate interviews: Dimitri Georgakopoulos
The future of Seattle's District 5 is on the line as four candidates face off in a special primary. Voters will head to the polls on Aug. 4 to narrow down the field for this crucial City Council seat. Find out who is on the ballot and what is at stake for local neighborhoods. Meet Dimitri Georgakopoulos.
The future of Seattle's District 5 is on the line as four candidates face off in a special primary. Voters will head to the polls on Aug. 4 to narrow down the field for this crucial City Council seat. Find out who is on the ballot and what is at stake for local neighborhoods. Meet Dimitri Georgakopoulos.