Biden highlights cheaper child care in speech on stalled spending bill
As part of his continued push for his stalled social spending bill, President Joe Biden claimed investments in child care and other social safety net programs are imperative to keep America competitive in the global economy.
As part of his continued push for his stalled social spending bill, President Joe Biden claimed investments in child care and other social safety net programs are imperative to keep America competitive in the global economy.
Seattle mayoral candidates square off in debate
Thursday, Seattle mayoral candidates Bruce Harrell and Lorena González squared off in a debate focusing on some of the city’s biggest issues.
Thursday, Seattle mayoral candidates Bruce Harrell and Lorena González squared off in a debate focusing on some of the city’s biggest issues.
Seattle mayoral candidates square off in debate
Thursday, Seattle mayoral candidates Bruce Harrell and Lorena Gonz?lez squared off in a debate focusing on some of the city?s biggest issues.
Thursday, Seattle mayoral candidates Bruce Harrell and Lorena Gonz?lez squared off in a debate focusing on some of the city?s biggest issues.
EXCLUSIVE: A Seattle City Attorney candidate's tweets were bad. Her campaign manager's are worse
Abolitionist Nicole Thomas-Kennedy has been on the defensive over a series of disturbing tweets she sent in 2020, before she launched her campaign for Seattle City Attorney.
Abolitionist Nicole Thomas-Kennedy has been on the defensive over a series of disturbing tweets she sent in 2020, before she launched her campaign for Seattle City Attorney.
Both Seattle mayoral candidates support firing unvaccinated officers
Both candidates for Seattle mayor, Bruce Harrell and Lorena González, say they support a mandate that will result in termination for city employees, including first responders, who remain unvaccinated by the Oct. 18 deadline.
Both candidates for Seattle mayor, Bruce Harrell and Lorena González, say they support a mandate that will result in termination for city employees, including first responders, who remain unvaccinated by the Oct. 18 deadline.
King County votes to remove Councilmember Lambert from leadership role after campaign flyers deemed 'racist'
In response to mailers deemed as racist that were sent out by King County Councilmember Kathy Lambert’s campaign last week, the Council unanimously approved a motion to remove Lambert from leadership positions within Council on Tuesday.
In response to mailers deemed as racist that were sent out by King County Councilmember Kathy Lambert’s campaign last week, the Council unanimously approved a motion to remove Lambert from leadership positions within Council on Tuesday.
Giuliani associate Lev Parnas faces trial for campaign finance charges
Lev Parnas, a former associate of Rudy Guiliani, is facing trial with co-defendant Andrey Kukushkinand related to alleged campaign finance schemes.
Lev Parnas, a former associate of Rudy Guiliani, is facing trial with co-defendant Andrey Kukushkinand related to alleged campaign finance schemes.
Clooney nixes political future: 'I would actually like to have a nice life'
George Clooney shot down a second career in politics on Sunday, claiming he would rather have a “nice life” and is looking to lighten his workload.
George Clooney shot down a second career in politics on Sunday, claiming he would rather have a “nice life” and is looking to lighten his workload.
Councilmember apologizes for mailer condemned as racist
King County Councilmember Kathy Lambert apologized Friday for a political mailer condemned as racist, after supporters of her campaign and a longtime donor withdrew their endorsements.
King County Councilmember Kathy Lambert apologized Friday for a political mailer condemned as racist, after supporters of her campaign and a longtime donor withdrew their endorsements.
20 attorneys general file complaint to block USPS 10-year slower service plan
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy hopes the plan will cut down on $160 billion in losses expected over the next decade.
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy hopes the plan will cut down on $160 billion in losses expected over the next decade.
Senate leaders agree to extend debt ceiling, avoid default
Senate leaders announced an agreement Thursday to extend the government’s borrowing authority into December, temporarily averting an unprecedented federal default that experts say would devastate the economy.
Senate leaders announced an agreement Thursday to extend the government’s borrowing authority into December, temporarily averting an unprecedented federal default that experts say would devastate the economy.
Biden stresses consequences of failing to raise debt ceiling in meeting with CEOs
With the clock ticking on America’s debt limit, President Joe Biden called a meeting with CEOs of major businesses to stress the importance of raising the debt ceiling.
With the clock ticking on America’s debt limit, President Joe Biden called a meeting with CEOs of major businesses to stress the importance of raising the debt ceiling.
Biden renews push for ‘Build Back Better,’ infrastructure spending plans in Michigan
“Our infrastructure used to be the best in the world. Literally, not figuratively, ” President Joe Biden said during his remarks Tuesday in Howell, Michigan.
“Our infrastructure used to be the best in the world. Literally, not figuratively, ” President Joe Biden said during his remarks Tuesday in Howell, Michigan.
Biden says 'everybody is frustrated' as Dems battle over infrastructure, spending bills
As Democrats work to resolve the rift stalling President Joe Biden's agenda, the president told reporters on Saturday, “Everybody is frustrated. That’s part of being in government.”
As Democrats work to resolve the rift stalling President Joe Biden's agenda, the president told reporters on Saturday, “Everybody is frustrated. That’s part of being in government.”
Nick Brown, Vanessa Waldref confirmed as US attorneys
The U.S. Senate has confirmed a pair of firsts to be the Justice Department’s top lawyers in Washington state.
The U.S. Senate has confirmed a pair of firsts to be the Justice Department’s top lawyers in Washington state.
Biden vows to 'get it done' as $3.5T infrastructure bill negotiations drag on
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told colleagues in a letter that “more time is needed.”
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told colleagues in a letter that “more time is needed.”
Biden to hold 30-country meeting on ransomware, cybersecurity
President Biden announced Friday that a 30-country meeting will take place this month aimed at fighting ransomware and other cyber attacks.
President Biden announced Friday that a 30-country meeting will take place this month aimed at fighting ransomware and other cyber attacks.
Biden's approval rating falls as crises take toll on popularity, poll shows
President Joe Biden’s approval rating has slumped — with half of Americans now approving and half disapproving of his leadership.
President Joe Biden’s approval rating has slumped — with half of Americans now approving and half disapproving of his leadership.
School officials ask for federal help amid threats over COVID-19 policies
The nation's school boards are asking President Joe Biden for federal assistance to investigate and stop a growing number of threats made against their members.
The nation's school boards are asking President Joe Biden for federal assistance to investigate and stop a growing number of threats made against their members.
53,000 Afghan evacuees remain housed at 8 US military bases with more to arrive
According to Gen. Glen D. Vanherck, the total capacity across eight U.S. military installations in America is 64,000.
According to Gen. Glen D. Vanherck, the total capacity across eight U.S. military installations in America is 64,000.