What will the next coronavirus relief bill look like? Congress mulls stimulus checks and back-to-work bonus
As a recent coronavirus resurgence threatens to derail the U.S. economy's gradual recovery from the worst downturn since the Great Depression, the spike in cases has put added pressure on Congress to pass another round of fiscal aid.
As a recent coronavirus resurgence threatens to derail the U.S. economy's gradual recovery from the worst downturn since the Great Depression, the spike in cases has put added pressure on Congress to pass another round of fiscal aid.
AP sources: White House aware of Russian bounties in 2019
Top officials in the White House were aware in early 2019 of classified intelligence indicating Russia was secretly offering bounties to the Taliban for the deaths of Americans, a full year earlier than has been previously reported, according to U.S. officials with direct knowledge of the intelligence.
Top officials in the White House were aware in early 2019 of classified intelligence indicating Russia was secretly offering bounties to the Taliban for the deaths of Americans, a full year earlier than has been previously reported, according to U.S. officials with direct knowledge of the intelligence.
White House: Trump not briefed on 'unverified' bounties
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House said Monday that President Donald Trump wasn't briefed on U.S. intelligence assessments earlier this year that Russia secretly offered bounties to Taliban-linked militants for killing American troops in Afghanistan because the information had not been verified.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House said Monday that President Donald Trump wasn't briefed on U.S. intelligence assessments earlier this year that Russia secretly offered bounties to Taliban-linked militants for killing American troops in Afghanistan because the information had not been verified.
Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana abortion clinic law
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Supreme Court on Monday struck down a Louisiana law regulating abortion clinics, reasserting a commitment to abortion rights over fierce opposition from dissenting conservative justices in the first big abortion case of the Trump era.Chief Justice John Roberts joined with his four more liberal colleagues in ruling that the law requiring doctors who perform abortions have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals violates the abortion right the court first announced in the landmark Roe v.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Supreme Court on Monday struck down a Louisiana law regulating abortion clinics, reasserting a commitment to abortion rights over fierce opposition from dissenting conservative justices in the first big abortion case of the Trump era.Chief Justice John Roberts joined with his four more liberal colleagues in ruling that the law requiring doctors who perform abortions have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals violates the abortion right the court first announced in the landmark Roe v.
Supreme Court refuses to block upcoming federal executions scheduled for July and August
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to block the execution of four federal prison inmates who are scheduled to be put to death in July and August.
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to block the execution of four federal prison inmates who are scheduled to be put to death in July and August.
Justices rule for Trump administration in deportation case
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Trump administration can deport some people seeking asylum without allowing them to make their case to a federal judge.
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Trump administration can deport some people seeking asylum without allowing them to make their case to a federal judge.
Seattle City Council votes to repeal loitering laws
Two years after a workgroup convened by the city recommended that Seattle drop its drug traffic and prostitution loitering laws, the Seattle City Council on Monday unanimously voted to eliminate the ordinances.
Two years after a workgroup convened by the city recommended that Seattle drop its drug traffic and prostitution loitering laws, the Seattle City Council on Monday unanimously voted to eliminate the ordinances.
First results are in for the 2020 Iowa caucuses
First results are in for the 2020 Iowa caucuses
First results are in for the 2020 Iowa caucuses
Sawant blames 'fake progressives' for low primary showing in Seattle
Socialist Seattle City Councilwoman Kshama Sawant suggested fake progressive candidates are to blame for her vote total in the August primary election. In an interview that aired Sunday on The Divide, Sawant was asked whether her 36.7% showing the primary concerned her. What happened in the primary was also a result of the fact that there was confusion for people because there were candidates who were running as progressive, but Sawant stopped short. Arent progressive? I asked. My simple position would be, Sawant said, if you are genuinely progressive and you support everything that my office has fought for, then why would you run against me? What is the purpose of trying to take down the one position we have that is actually fighting for things you believe in?
Socialist Seattle City Councilwoman Kshama Sawant suggested fake progressive candidates are to blame for her vote total in the August primary election. In an interview that aired Sunday on The Divide, Sawant was asked whether her 36.7% showing the primary concerned her. What happened in the primary was also a result of the fact that there was confusion for people because there were candidates who were running as progressive, but Sawant stopped short. Arent progressive? I asked. My simple position would be, Sawant said, if you are genuinely progressive and you support everything that my office has fought for, then why would you run against me? What is the purpose of trying to take down the one position we have that is actually fighting for things you believe in?
Ambassador Gordon Sondland says Trump directed diplomats to work with Giuliani on Ukraine
Sondland plans to say he wasn't aware until "much later" that Giuliani's agenda might have included an effort to "prompt the Ukrainians" to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter and to involve the Ukrainians in the President's campaign.
Sondland plans to say he wasn't aware until "much later" that Giuliani's agenda might have included an effort to "prompt the Ukrainians" to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter and to involve the Ukrainians in the President's campaign.
Washington state lawmakers weigh new business tax
Washington state lawmakers weigh new business tax
Washington state lawmakers weigh new business tax
Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz on wildfire training delays
Washington`s Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz joined Brandi Kruse on Q13 News This Morning to discuss delays in wildfire training due to the federal government shutdown.
Washington`s Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz joined Brandi Kruse on Q13 News This Morning to discuss delays in wildfire training due to the federal government shutdown.
Do swing voters know who Jay Inslee is?
Ahead of tonight's Democratic presidential debate, our sister station in Grand Rapids, Michigan, asked voters if they recognized our governor.
Ahead of tonight's Democratic presidential debate, our sister station in Grand Rapids, Michigan, asked voters if they recognized our governor.
Your guide to the first Democratic presidential candidate debate
After months of campaign coverage, the two-hour event will finally give voters a chance to watch Democratic candidates exchange views on a variety of issues, from health care and immigration to taxes and climate change
After months of campaign coverage, the two-hour event will finally give voters a chance to watch Democratic candidates exchange views on a variety of issues, from health care and immigration to taxes and climate change
The Divide: Winky Face?
Brandi Kruse explains the tricks elected leaders use to avoid stories that might make them look bad.
Brandi Kruse explains the tricks elected leaders use to avoid stories that might make them look bad.
Reaction to Mueller testimony
Q13's Brandi Kruse and C.R. Douglas break down exactly what happened at the latest testimony of special counsel Robert Mueller.
Q13's Brandi Kruse and C.R. Douglas break down exactly what happened at the latest testimony of special counsel Robert Mueller.
The Divide: Double Standard
The Divide is a weekly commentary that aims to find common ground on an issue dividing Americans. Each week, Brandi Kruse tackles topics including gun control, free speech, policing, and politics.
The Divide is a weekly commentary that aims to find common ground on an issue dividing Americans. Each week, Brandi Kruse tackles topics including gun control, free speech, policing, and politics.
Jay Inslee confirms he will run for third term as Washington governor
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced his bid for a third term as governor in an email to supporters, saying that while it was an honor to run for president, he wants to continue his work leading the state.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced his bid for a third term as governor in an email to supporters, saying that while it was an honor to run for president, he wants to continue his work leading the state.
The Divide: Bag of Tricks
The Divide: Its time for public officials to retire their worn out bag of tricks. Brandi Kruse explains.
The Divide: Its time for public officials to retire their worn out bag of tricks. Brandi Kruse explains.
Inslee to debate other Democratic presidential candidates Wednesday
Washington Governor Jay Inslee is among the many Democrats vying to become a Presidential candidate in 2020.
Washington Governor Jay Inslee is among the many Democrats vying to become a Presidential candidate in 2020.