Biden signs stopgap bill to avert government shutdown
President Joe Biden signed a stopgap bill Thursday afternoon which will allow government funding through Dec. 3, averting a government shutdown.
President Joe Biden signed a stopgap bill Thursday afternoon which will allow government funding through Dec. 3, averting a government shutdown.
House prepares for clash over $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill
Pelosi said she wants to see the House pass Biden's, $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill Thursday, though she suggested the vote might face delays
Pelosi said she wants to see the House pass Biden's, $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill Thursday, though she suggested the vote might face delays
Recall of Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant qualifies for December ballot
An effort to recall Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant qualified for an election this winter, according to King County Elections.
An effort to recall Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant qualified for an election this winter, according to King County Elections.
Competing priorities as government shutdown looms
It's a time crunch at the U.S. Capitol as lawmakers negotiate two major pieces of legislation, and the countdown is on. Federal agencies will run out of money on Thursday if lawmakers do not act.
It's a time crunch at the U.S. Capitol as lawmakers negotiate two major pieces of legislation, and the countdown is on. Federal agencies will run out of money on Thursday if lawmakers do not act.
What happens when the government shuts down?
A government shutdown has occurred 20 times since Congress introduced the modern budget process in 1976. Here’s a look at what a shutdown means to you, as the potential for another one is on the horizon.
A government shutdown has occurred 20 times since Congress introduced the modern budget process in 1976. Here’s a look at what a shutdown means to you, as the potential for another one is on the horizon.
2 former Washington governors endorse Anne Davison for Seattle City Attorney
Former Washington Governors Christine Gregoire and Gary Locke, both Democrats, have endorsed Ann Davison in the race for Seattle City Attorney.
Former Washington Governors Christine Gregoire and Gary Locke, both Democrats, have endorsed Ann Davison in the race for Seattle City Attorney.
Senate GOP blocks borrowing bill aimed at averting government shutdown
It’s all making for a tumultuous moment for Biden and his party, with consequences certain to shape his presidency and the lawmakers' own political futures.
It’s all making for a tumultuous moment for Biden and his party, with consequences certain to shape his presidency and the lawmakers' own political futures.
Draft election audit report: Joe Biden won in Maricopa County by more votes than originally tallied
The tally in the draft document showed a net gain of 360 votes for Biden over the official results.
The tally in the draft document showed a net gain of 360 votes for Biden over the official results.
House passes bill aimed at protecting abortion rights amid state challenges
Legislation passed by the House on Friday would guarantee a woman’s right to an abortion. But it's a largely symbolic gesture because Republican opposition will doom the measure in the Senate.
Legislation passed by the House on Friday would guarantee a woman’s right to an abortion. But it's a largely symbolic gesture because Republican opposition will doom the measure in the Senate.
Dems, GOP release proposed legislative district maps for Washington
Democrats and Republicans have released competing maps for the state’s 49 legislative districts as they move forward with the process of redrawing political boundaries.
Democrats and Republicans have released competing maps for the state’s 49 legislative districts as they move forward with the process of redrawing political boundaries.
Government spending bill passed by House faces GOP opposition
The House has approved legislation to fund the government, suspend its borrowing limit and provide federal disaster and refugee aid.
The House has approved legislation to fund the government, suspend its borrowing limit and provide federal disaster and refugee aid.
Lawsuits claiming 2020 ballots were manipulated come to WA
Lawsuits have been filed in several western Washington counties claiming auditors used uncertified voting equipment and manipulated thousands of ballots in an unspecified statewide race last year.
Lawsuits have been filed in several western Washington counties claiming auditors used uncertified voting equipment and manipulated thousands of ballots in an unspecified statewide race last year.
Local advocates calling for federal abortion protections following new Texas law
Advocates are calling for federal abortion protections in the wake of the new Texas law that bans abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.
Advocates are calling for federal abortion protections in the wake of the new Texas law that bans abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.
‘AUKUS’: US, UK, Australia announce new trilateral defense partnership
President Joe Biden addressed the nation Wednesday to announce a new trilateral defense partnership.
President Joe Biden addressed the nation Wednesday to announce a new trilateral defense partnership.
Gen. Milley defends calls to Chinese, says they fell within his duties
Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is defending his phone calls to his Chinese counterpart during the final months of Donald Trump's presidency.
Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is defending his phone calls to his Chinese counterpart during the final months of Donald Trump's presidency.
California Gov. Newsom defeats recall
Gavin Newsom will keep his job as Governor of California after defeating a closely-watched recall election.
Gavin Newsom will keep his job as Governor of California after defeating a closely-watched recall election.
Californians vote no on recall election, keeping Dem. Governor Newsom in office
Governor Gavin Newsom will stay in office, as a majority of Californians voted "no" in the 2021 recall election.
Governor Gavin Newsom will stay in office, as a majority of Californians voted "no" in the 2021 recall election.
White House withdraws ATF nominee amid bipartisan pushback
Bipartisan opposition has pressured the White House into withdrawing the nomination of David Chipman to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Bipartisan opposition has pressured the White House into withdrawing the nomination of David Chipman to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Protester throws egg at Larry Elder, prompting candidate to scramble out of Venice
Larry Elder's Venice stop nearly took a sticky turn as someone threw an egg at the gubernatorial candidate.
Larry Elder's Venice stop nearly took a sticky turn as someone threw an egg at the gubernatorial candidate.
Biden administration ousts 18 Trump appointed military academy board members
The Biden administration has removed 18 people appointed to U.S. military academy boards by Donald Trump in the final months of his presidency.
The Biden administration has removed 18 people appointed to U.S. military academy boards by Donald Trump in the final months of his presidency.