Manchin says no to new taxes, climate action in 'stunning' blow to Dems
Senator Joe Manchin says he’ll oppose an economic measure he’s been negotiating with Democratic leaders if it includes climate change action or higher taxes on the rich or corporations.
Senator Joe Manchin says he’ll oppose an economic measure he’s been negotiating with Democratic leaders if it includes climate change action or higher taxes on the rich or corporations.
Watchdog says Secret Service deleted Jan. 6 text messages
Secret Service agents deleted text messages sent and received around the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol even after an inspector general requested them as part of an investigation into the insurrection.
Secret Service agents deleted text messages sent and received around the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol even after an inspector general requested them as part of an investigation into the insurrection.
Idaho Republicans poised to reject 2020 election results
Jim Jones, a former chief justice of the Idaho Supreme Court and ex-Republican state attorney general, called the resolution rejecting the election results “asinine.”
Jim Jones, a former chief justice of the Idaho Supreme Court and ex-Republican state attorney general, called the resolution rejecting the election results “asinine.”
New bill would allow pregnant women to collect child support
The Unborn Child Support Act comes less than a month since the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
The Unborn Child Support Act comes less than a month since the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
House votes to make reporting UFO sightings easier
In May, the House Intelligence subcommittee held the first hearing on UFOs in more than 50 years.
In May, the House Intelligence subcommittee held the first hearing on UFOs in more than 50 years.
Man charged with raping 10-year-old girl who traveled to Indiana for abortion
The rape charges came days after some conservatives, including Ohio's Republican governor and attorney general, had raised questions about whether the case was real.
The rape charges came days after some conservatives, including Ohio's Republican governor and attorney general, had raised questions about whether the case was real.
Biden arrives in Mideast jittery about Iran nuclear program
President Biden starts the first visit to the Middle East of his presidency with a monumental task: assuring uneasy Israeli and Saudi Arabian officials that he is committed to preventing Iran from becoming a nuclear power.
President Biden starts the first visit to the Middle East of his presidency with a monumental task: assuring uneasy Israeli and Saudi Arabian officials that he is committed to preventing Iran from becoming a nuclear power.
Analysis finds Washington drivers could continue to see rise in gas prices after new law in 2023
A potentially dramatic hike in the cost of gasoline has Gov. Jay Inslee at odds with an analysis released Tuesday by the conservative-leaning Washington Policy Center (WPC).
A potentially dramatic hike in the cost of gasoline has Gov. Jay Inslee at odds with an analysis released Tuesday by the conservative-leaning Washington Policy Center (WPC).
Biden to discuss immigration, trade with Mexico's president
The White House says the U.S.-Mexico relationship is a priority and that the countries plan to announce joint actions to improve infrastructure along parts of the U.S.-Mexico border.
The White House says the U.S.-Mexico relationship is a priority and that the countries plan to announce joint actions to improve infrastructure along parts of the U.S.-Mexico border.
Man accused of using racially-charged threats of violence against Rep. Jayapal released from jail
The suspect told investigators that he knew the house he was at was that of Rep. Pramilia Jayapal, and that he wanted to pitch a tent on her property, according to court documents. Neighbors told police they heard him yell something to the effect of “go back to India, I'm going to kill you.”
The suspect told investigators that he knew the house he was at was that of Rep. Pramilia Jayapal, and that he wanted to pitch a tent on her property, according to court documents. Neighbors told police they heard him yell something to the effect of “go back to India, I'm going to kill you.”
Doctors 'must' provide abortion if life of mother is at stake, Biden admin insists
The Biden administration said Monday that federal law on emergency treatment guidelines preempts state laws in jurisdictions that now ban abortion procedures without any exceptions.
The Biden administration said Monday that federal law on emergency treatment guidelines preempts state laws in jurisdictions that now ban abortion procedures without any exceptions.
Biden celebration of new gun law clouded by latest shooting
The gun legislation passed after recent mass shootings in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas. Monday’s event also comes a week after a deadly shooting in Highland Park, Illinois on July 4.
The gun legislation passed after recent mass shootings in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas. Monday’s event also comes a week after a deadly shooting in Highland Park, Illinois on July 4.
Floating abortion clinic proposed in Gulf of Mexico to bypass bans in southern states
A California doctor is proposing a "floating abortion clinic" aboard a ship in the Gulf of Mexico's federal waters as a way to maintain access for people in southern states where abortion bans have been enacted.
A California doctor is proposing a "floating abortion clinic" aboard a ship in the Gulf of Mexico's federal waters as a way to maintain access for people in southern states where abortion bans have been enacted.
Biden considering declaring health emergency for abortion access
President Joe Biden says he's considering declaring a public health emergency to free up federal resources to promote abortion access.
President Joe Biden says he's considering declaring a public health emergency to free up federal resources to promote abortion access.
President Biden signs executive order on abortion rights
The order seeks to safeguard access to reproductive healthcare services. Biden also said the key to restoring Roe v. Wade is passing a law to codify it.
The order seeks to safeguard access to reproductive healthcare services. Biden also said the key to restoring Roe v. Wade is passing a law to codify it.
Biden signs order on protecting abortion access after Roe v. Wade overturned
After the Supreme Court ended a constitutional right to abortion, Biden encouraged Americans to "vote, vote, vote, vote" so a bill codifying Roe v. Wade can be passed.
After the Supreme Court ended a constitutional right to abortion, Biden encouraged Americans to "vote, vote, vote, vote" so a bill codifying Roe v. Wade can be passed.
Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to 17 recipients including Simone Biles, John McCain
Recipients of this year's award include actor Denzel Washington, soccer star Megan Rapinoe, and Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, who is receiving the award posthumously.
Recipients of this year's award include actor Denzel Washington, soccer star Megan Rapinoe, and Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, who is receiving the award posthumously.
King County Council examining ways to get guns out of hands of 'potentially violent' people
Collectively, the King County Council is taking a deep dive into new methods aimed at protecting people from gun violence. On Wednesday, the Council heard from experts in preventing domestic violence, suicides and other gun crimes during the first of two roundtable discussions on the matter.
Collectively, the King County Council is taking a deep dive into new methods aimed at protecting people from gun violence. On Wednesday, the Council heard from experts in preventing domestic violence, suicides and other gun crimes during the first of two roundtable discussions on the matter.
King County Council votes to give $500,000 to abortion access group
The council voted to donate to the Northwest Abortion Access Fund, a group that helps people pay for their abortion care and travel to a clinic if needed.
The council voted to donate to the Northwest Abortion Access Fund, a group that helps people pay for their abortion care and travel to a clinic if needed.
Nationwide abortion ban could raise maternal death rate by 24%, study suggests
Banning abortion nationwide would also severely impact Black people, increasing maternal deaths by as much as 39%, the study found.
Banning abortion nationwide would also severely impact Black people, increasing maternal deaths by as much as 39%, the study found.