Senate abortion bill: Democrats' effort to secure Roe v. Wade fails vote
The Senate has failed to pass a vote in an effort toward enshrining Roe v. Wade abortion access into federal law.
The Senate has failed to pass a vote in an effort toward enshrining Roe v. Wade abortion access into federal law.
McConnell: National abortion ban ‘possible’ if Roe v. Wade overturned
McConnell made the remarks days after a leaked draft opinion suggests the U.S. Supreme Court could overturn Roe v. Wade.
McConnell made the remarks days after a leaked draft opinion suggests the U.S. Supreme Court could overturn Roe v. Wade.
GOP senators want TV rating warning for gay characters on children’s shows
The senators sent the letter after Disney said it will include more inclusivity in its programming.
The senators sent the letter after Disney said it will include more inclusivity in its programming.
Louisiana bill would make abortion a homicide. Would Plan B be illegal, too?
A Louisiana committee has approved a measure that would make abortion a crime of homicide, but opponents fear that's not all the legislation would do.
A Louisiana committee has approved a measure that would make abortion a crime of homicide, but opponents fear that's not all the legislation would do.
Washington Democrats seek to host early presidential primary
Washington Democrats want the state to be one of the first five states to host an early presidential primary in 2024.
Washington Democrats want the state to be one of the first five states to host an early presidential primary in 2024.
Tesla covers travel costs for workers seeking abortions
Tesla is joining the ranks of major companies who’ve introduced a similar policy to benefit workers affected by new restrictions in the past few months.
Tesla is joining the ranks of major companies who’ve introduced a similar policy to benefit workers affected by new restrictions in the past few months.
Karine Jean-Pierre named White House press secretary; Psaki leaves May 13
Karine Jean-Pierre will be the first black woman and the first openly gay person to serve as White House press secretary
Karine Jean-Pierre will be the first black woman and the first openly gay person to serve as White House press secretary
Senate to vote next week on protecting abortion rights
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer calls the abortion rights vote "one of the most important" saying in part "it deals with one of the most difficult decisions a woman has to make in her life.”
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer calls the abortion rights vote "one of the most important" saying in part "it deals with one of the most difficult decisions a woman has to make in her life.”
Next battle over access to abortion will focus on pills amid Roe v. Wade leak
More than half of abortions in America are now done with pills, rather than surgery. The battle over access to medication abortions will only grow if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.
More than half of abortions in America are now done with pills, rather than surgery. The battle over access to medication abortions will only grow if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Rep. Strickland highlight Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland hosted Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi at the Chambers Creek watershed Wednesday afternoon, the first time Pelosi has visited Washington's South Sound.
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland hosted Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi at the Chambers Creek watershed Wednesday afternoon, the first time Pelosi has visited Washington's South Sound.
This is where abortion will likely be illegal if Roe v. Wade is overturned
If the U.S. Supreme Court follows through on overturning the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide, it would immediately split the country into states with abortion access and those that outlaw it.
If the U.S. Supreme Court follows through on overturning the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide, it would immediately split the country into states with abortion access and those that outlaw it.
Roe v. Wade: Polls reflect most Americans support abortion rights as SCOTUS considers overturning law
As the Supreme Court considers overturning Roe v. Wade, several polls on abortion rights reflect most Americans support the right to choose while some oppose it.
As the Supreme Court considers overturning Roe v. Wade, several polls on abortion rights reflect most Americans support the right to choose while some oppose it.
Supreme Court chief justice confirms authenticity of leaked Roe draft, orders investigation
Meanwhile, President Biden blasted what he called a "radical" leaked draft opinion suggesting the Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Meanwhile, President Biden blasted what he called a "radical" leaked draft opinion suggesting the Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Washington elected officials react to Supreme Court leaked draft opinion that could overturn Roe v. Wade
The U.S. Supreme Court plans to strike down Roe versus Wade, overturning abortion rights, according to a draft majority opinion obtained by Politico.
The U.S. Supreme Court plans to strike down Roe versus Wade, overturning abortion rights, according to a draft majority opinion obtained by Politico.
2022 May midterms: What to know about Ohio, Indiana primaries
Voters in 13 states head to the polls this month, with the first midterm elections happening Tuesday in Indiana and Ohio. Here’s what to watch for.
Voters in 13 states head to the polls this month, with the first midterm elections happening Tuesday in Indiana and Ohio. Here’s what to watch for.
Judge clears way for initiative to repeal Washington capital gains tax
Opponents of the state’s new capital gains tax can begin gathering signatures on an initiative seeking to repeal the law after a judge approved final wording for how the measure would be described on the ballot and the initiative petitions.
Opponents of the state’s new capital gains tax can begin gathering signatures on an initiative seeking to repeal the law after a judge approved final wording for how the measure would be described on the ballot and the initiative petitions.
Washington justices unanimously reject Inslee recall effort
The Washington Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously rejected an effort to recall Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Washington Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously rejected an effort to recall Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
April 2022 Special Election Results for Washington state
April 26 is Special Election Day in Washington state. Voters will determine the future of property tax levies in Marysville, Granite Falls, Lakewood, Stanwood, Camano and Sultan school districts.
April 26 is Special Election Day in Washington state. Voters will determine the future of property tax levies in Marysville, Granite Falls, Lakewood, Stanwood, Camano and Sultan school districts.
French President Emmanuel Macron wins 2nd term
The second five-year term for the 44-year-old centrist spared France and Europe from the seismic upheaval of having firebrand populist Marine Le Pen at the helm.
The second five-year term for the 44-year-old centrist spared France and Europe from the seismic upheaval of having firebrand populist Marine Le Pen at the helm.
Orrin Hatch, Utah's longest running US Senator, dies at 88
Former U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch died Saturday. A cause of death was not given.
Former U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch died Saturday. A cause of death was not given.