Mitch McConnell hospitalized for flu-like symptoms
Sen. Mitch McConnell, 83, was hospitalized Monday after experiencing flu-like symptoms, his office announced.
Sen. Mitch McConnell, 83, was hospitalized Monday after experiencing flu-like symptoms, his office announced.
WA law making it harder to solve violent teen crimes
Some families of teens who have lost their lives to gun violence say a Washington law that went into effect in 2022 could be to blame for why it's hard for law enforcement to solve crimes involving young people.
Some families of teens who have lost their lives to gun violence say a Washington law that went into effect in 2022 could be to blame for why it's hard for law enforcement to solve crimes involving young people.
WA Supreme Court Justice Barbara Madsen to retire in April
After more than three decades, Justice Barbara Madsen announces when she will step away from the Washington Supreme Court.
After more than three decades, Justice Barbara Madsen announces when she will step away from the Washington Supreme Court.
Renee Good's brothers, family attorney testify before Congress at DHS use-of-force forum
Congress members will hear testimony from the brothers of Renee Good, along with others who say they were assaulted by federal agents, during a public forum examining the “violent use of force" by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents.
Congress members will hear testimony from the brothers of Renee Good, along with others who say they were assaulted by federal agents, during a public forum examining the “violent use of force" by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents.
Government Shutdown 2026: Partial shutdown ends after House vote
The House has passed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package to end the partial government shutdown Tuesday afternoon.
The House has passed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package to end the partial government shutdown Tuesday afternoon.
New law could increase a pack of cigarettes to $17 in Seattle
A newly proposed law would increase cigarette taxes in Washington State by $2 per pack, meaning you could pay as much as $17 to smoke.
A newly proposed law would increase cigarette taxes in Washington State by $2 per pack, meaning you could pay as much as $17 to smoke.
WA statewide proposal scrutinizes deep sedation procedures at dental offices
A proposal in Olympia would elevate industry regulations and guidelines to state law when it comes to all deep sedation procedures in dental offices.
A proposal in Olympia would elevate industry regulations and guidelines to state law when it comes to all deep sedation procedures in dental offices.
Clintons agree to testify before Congress in Epstein probe, chief of staff says
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify in the House Oversight Committee’s Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify in the House Oversight Committee’s Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
Cantwell urges DOJ to stop pressuring states like WA for voter registration data
Sen. Maria Cantwell is urging the DOJ to stop pressuring Washington and other states to turn over sensitive voter registration data, citing privacy concerns and recent court rulings.
Sen. Maria Cantwell is urging the DOJ to stop pressuring Washington and other states to turn over sensitive voter registration data, citing privacy concerns and recent court rulings.
Trump plans to close Kennedy Center for 2 years starting July 4
President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he plans to close The Kennedy Center for two years beginning in July.
President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he plans to close The Kennedy Center for two years beginning in July.
Government shutdown won't end Monday, House Speaker says
A partial government shutdown will extend beyond Monday when lawmakers in the House return to work.
A partial government shutdown will extend beyond Monday when lawmakers in the House return to work.
'ICE Out Now' demonstrators move through Seattle on Saturday
Drivers are urged to find alternate routes as aome Seattle roads are blocked to traffic due to an 'ICE Out Now" protest moving through parts of the downtown area on Saturday afternoon.
Drivers are urged to find alternate routes as aome Seattle roads are blocked to traffic due to an 'ICE Out Now" protest moving through parts of the downtown area on Saturday afternoon.
Operation Metro Surge allowed to continue after judge denies preliminary injunction
Operation Metro Surge will continue in Minnesota after a federal judge denied a preliminary injunction that was sought by the state’s attorney general as well as the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Operation Metro Surge will continue in Minnesota after a federal judge denied a preliminary injunction that was sought by the state’s attorney general as well as the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
New SNAP work requirements kick in for more states Feb. 1: What to know
Some SNAP recipients could lose their food assistance as soon as Sunday, depending on what state they’re in.
Some SNAP recipients could lose their food assistance as soon as Sunday, depending on what state they’re in.
The government is shut down again. Here's why this one is different
The federal government partially shut down again at midnight because Congress didn’t pass a budget on time.
The federal government partially shut down again at midnight because Congress didn’t pass a budget on time.
WA proposal wants to allow sports betting on in-state college teams
Some lawmakers in Olympia want to expand sports wagering in Washington, allowing bets on in-state college teams that are currently prohibited under state law.
Some lawmakers in Olympia want to expand sports wagering in Washington, allowing bets on in-state college teams that are currently prohibited under state law.
Senate passes bill to fund government through September: What we know
Even though the bill passed in the Senate, it still needs approval from the House, which won't be back in session until Monday. This could mean the government will be partially shutdown temporarily through the weekend until the House can vote on the legislation.
Even though the bill passed in the Senate, it still needs approval from the House, which won't be back in session until Monday. This could mean the government will be partially shutdown temporarily through the weekend until the House can vote on the legislation.
ICE Out march held in Minneapolis, Bruce Springsteen plays Defend Minnesota concert
A second "National Day of Action" happened in Minneapolis on Friday to demand "ICE Out" of Minnesota, only hours after Bruce Springsteen made a surprise appearance at a protest concert at First Avenue.
A second "National Day of Action" happened in Minneapolis on Friday to demand "ICE Out" of Minnesota, only hours after Bruce Springsteen made a surprise appearance at a protest concert at First Avenue.
Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as new chairman of Federal Reserve
Kevin Warsh served on the Federal Reserve's board for several years and is expected to replace current Fed chair Jerome Powell when his term ends in May.
Kevin Warsh served on the Federal Reserve's board for several years and is expected to replace current Fed chair Jerome Powell when his term ends in May.
Washington bill would block former ICE agents from law enforcement jobs
A bill moving through the Washington Legislature could prevent certain ICE officers from being hired by state and local law enforcement agencies.
A bill moving through the Washington Legislature could prevent certain ICE officers from being hired by state and local law enforcement agencies.