Inslee slammed over partial vetoes
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"The only thing I will ever agree with Donald Trump about is that Jay Inslee is a snake," a tribal leader said in response to the governor's partial vetoes of key climate legislation.

Second lawsuit filed seeking to invalidate capital gains tax

The Legislature called the new capital gains tax an “excise tax” — not an income tax. But two lawsuits claim otherwise.

NY attorney general: Trump Organization probe is now criminal

The New York attorney general’s office says that it is conducting a criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump’s business empire, expanding what had previously been a civil probe.

Lawmakers likely to sue Inslee
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Brandi Kruse explains the drama behind Gov. Jay Inslee's partial vetoes of climate legislation he initially supported.

Gov. Inslee signs ambitious environmental protection laws

Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee signed a series of bills Monday designed to strengthen the environment in Washington state.

House Republicans choose Rep. Elise Stefanik as new conference chair, replacing Liz Cheney

Shortly after Cheney was removed, Rep. Elise Stefanik published a letter penned to House Republicans explaining why she wanted to be the next No. 3 Republican in the House.

House Republicans oust Liz Cheney from leadership

Liz Cheney is no longer the Chair of the House Republican Conference, nor is she the third highest-ranking House Republican after falling out of favor with her Republican colleagues with her public criticism of former President Donald Trump.

Washington Republican who voted to impeach Trump votes to keep Rep. Cheney in office

Rep. Jamie Herrera Beutler, one of 10 Republican U.S. House members who voted to impeach Donald Trump for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, says she will vote to retain Rep. Liz Cheney in Republican leadership.

New White House task force to look at politicization of science within government

The effort was spurred by concerns that the Trump administration had politicized science in ways that put lives at risk, eroded public trust and worsened climate change.

Judge orders DOJ to release memo on Trump obstruction during Russia investigation

A federal judge has ordered the release of a legal memorandum the Trump-era Justice Department prepared for then-Attorney General William Barr before he announced his conclusion that President Donald Trump had not obstructed justice during the Russia investigation.

Security fencing removed from Washington Capitol campus

The security fencing around buildings on Washington state’s Capitol campus has been removed, four months after the barriers went up during national unrest tied to the presidential election.

‘They’re not going to be a party’: Bush warns GOP against ‘White Anglo-Saxon Protestantism’ exclusivity

Former President George W. Bush repeated his criticism of the Republican Party, warning members the GOP will cease to exist if they choose to isolate themselves from other races and cultures.

‘We followed bin Laden to the gates of hell — and we got him’: Biden reflects on 10th anniversary of raid

On Sunday, President Joe Biden marked 10 years since Osama bin Laden was killed by U.S. Special Forces by releasing a statement, reflecting on one of the biggest accomplishments of the Obama administration.

Newhouse draws GOP challengers after impeachment vote

At least three Republicans have said they will challenge central Washington GOP Rep. Dan Newhouse over his vote to impeach President Donald Trump.

Lawsuit filed to block new Washington capital gains tax

The conservative Freedom Foundation filed the lawsuit on behalf of five individuals and one couple, claiming the 7 percent tax on gains above $250,000 is an unconstitutional income tax.

Biden's first 100 days: A look at what the president has done since taking office

Though the 100-day mark is a self-imposed milestone with no real consequence, Biden is likely to take a victory lap on the many campaign promises he’s been able to keep so far.