Washington state House votes to ban assault weapons
The Washington state House has approved an assault-weapons ban, advancing a measure long sought by gun control advocates. House Bill 1240 passed on a largely party-line 55-42 vote. The action Wednesday moved the assault-weapons ban further than it has advanced in six previous attempts. It now heads for the state Senate for consideration.
The Washington state House has approved an assault-weapons ban, advancing a measure long sought by gun control advocates. House Bill 1240 passed on a largely party-line 55-42 vote. The action Wednesday moved the assault-weapons ban further than it has advanced in six previous attempts. It now heads for the state Senate for consideration.
Domestic extremism bill would criminalize free speech, create 'Ministry of Truth,' advocacy group warns
Washington lawmakers are taking aim at disinformation, anti-government ideologies and white supremacism, but some critics call it a "dangerous" attempt to police speech.
Washington lawmakers are taking aim at disinformation, anti-government ideologies and white supremacism, but some critics call it a "dangerous" attempt to police speech.
Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell remains in hospital after concussion
The Kentucky senator, who's 81, was attending a private dinner in Washington when he tripped and fell and remains hospitalized “for a few days of observation and treatment.”
The Kentucky senator, who's 81, was attending a private dinner in Washington when he tripped and fell and remains hospitalized “for a few days of observation and treatment.”
Washington House OKs bill requiring 10-day wait for guns
Washington House Democrats have passed a bill that would require a 10-day waiting period when purchasing firearms.
Washington House Democrats have passed a bill that would require a 10-day waiting period when purchasing firearms.
Changes to Washington police pursuit rules narrowly passes Senate before deadline
A police pursuit bill that would loosen restrictions for chasing criminals has narrowly passed the Washington State Senate before the 5 p.m. deadline.
A police pursuit bill that would loosen restrictions for chasing criminals has narrowly passed the Washington State Senate before the 5 p.m. deadline.
Federal judge rules Missouri gun law is unconstitutional
The Justice Department says the law wreaked havoc with crime-fighting partnerships with Missouri law enforcement. The state's Republican-led legislature passed the law in 2021.
The Justice Department says the law wreaked havoc with crime-fighting partnerships with Missouri law enforcement. The state's Republican-led legislature passed the law in 2021.
'Boy Meets World' star Ben Savage announces run for Congress in California
Former "Boy Meets World" star Ben Savage is running for Congress in California's 30th Congressional District to succeed Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff.
Former "Boy Meets World" star Ben Savage is running for Congress in California's 30th Congressional District to succeed Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff.
Washington House passes bill that would legalize duplexes, fourplexes
The Washington State House of Representatives has passed a bill that would allow for the construction of duplexes and fourplexes in most neighborhoods.
The Washington State House of Representatives has passed a bill that would allow for the construction of duplexes and fourplexes in most neighborhoods.
'Greater Idaho' movement to absorb rural Oregon counties 'bad for the country,' top Dem warns
A campaign to have rural eastern Oregon secede from the blue state and join more conservative Idaho has "virtually no chance" of becoming a reality, according to Idaho's top state Senate Democrat.
A campaign to have rural eastern Oregon secede from the blue state and join more conservative Idaho has "virtually no chance" of becoming a reality, according to Idaho's top state Senate Democrat.
Starbucks' Howard Schultz agrees to testify before Senate committee amid unionization campaign
Howard Schultz has agreed to appear before a U.S. Senate committee that is examining Starbucks' actions amid an ongoing unionization campaign.
Howard Schultz has agreed to appear before a U.S. Senate committee that is examining Starbucks' actions amid an ongoing unionization campaign.
Biden proposes new taxes on the rich to help fund Medicare
In his plan, Biden is overtly declaring that the wealthy ought to shoulder a heavier tax burden.
In his plan, Biden is overtly declaring that the wealthy ought to shoulder a heavier tax burden.
Pro-Trump bots are attacking Gov. DeSantis, Nikki Haley on Twitter
Researchers have uncovered a network of tens of thousands of fake Twitter accounts created to support former President Donald Trump and attack his critics and potential rivals.
Researchers have uncovered a network of tens of thousands of fake Twitter accounts created to support former President Donald Trump and attack his critics and potential rivals.
Michelle Obama for president in 2024?
Although Michelle Obama has denied any interest in seeking office, former White House and Pentagon official Douglas MacKinnon said she has the "it" factor that could maybe beat Trump in 2024.
Although Michelle Obama has denied any interest in seeking office, former White House and Pentagon official Douglas MacKinnon said she has the "it" factor that could maybe beat Trump in 2024.
Joe Biden’s reelection bid faces opposition from some Democrats
Many Democratic voters worry about President Joe Biden’s age, while others are upset with his handling of the withdrawal from Afghanistan. And some in the Democratic party have never been enthusiastic about him.
Many Democratic voters worry about President Joe Biden’s age, while others are upset with his handling of the withdrawal from Afghanistan. And some in the Democratic party have never been enthusiastic about him.
Biden talks voting rights during trip to Selma: 'This fundamental right remains under assault'
The visit to Selma was a chance for Biden to speak directly to the current generation of civil rights activists. Many
The visit to Selma was a chance for Biden to speak directly to the current generation of civil rights activists. Many
Utah governor to sign bill banning abortion clinics
In Utah, hospitals will soon be the only places where abortions can be provided.
In Utah, hospitals will soon be the only places where abortions can be provided.
Computer chip makers must provide child care, other benefits if they want federal funding
The Commerce Department is opening the application process for computer chip manufacturers to access $39 billion in government support to build new factories and expand production.
The Commerce Department is opening the application process for computer chip manufacturers to access $39 billion in government support to build new factories and expand production.
Deadline looms in Olympia for certain bills to be considered or passed out of House
All eyes have been on Olympia this legislative session as bills that would change how police handle drugs, and car chases have taken center stage.
All eyes have been on Olympia this legislative session as bills that would change how police handle drugs, and car chases have taken center stage.
George Santos now under investigation by House Ethics Committee
The House Ethics Committee announced is launching an investigation into embattled Republican Rep. George Santos.
The House Ethics Committee announced is launching an investigation into embattled Republican Rep. George Santos.
Tennessee bill limiting drag shows heads to governor
The bill marks the second major proposal targeting the LGBTQ community that Tennessee lawmakers have passed this legislative session.
The bill marks the second major proposal targeting the LGBTQ community that Tennessee lawmakers have passed this legislative session.