More Americans identify as political independents than ever, poll finds
The shift in people leaning towards this political group reached a new high last year based on findings from a new poll.
The shift in people leaning towards this political group reached a new high last year based on findings from a new poll.
WA legislative session: Budget, millionaire income tax, flood relief, ICE protection
Washington state's 2026 legislative session starts Jan. 12, and the big question at hand is balancing the budget. Gov. Bob Ferguson has already proposed spending more money than what is coming in, so leaders will discuss what they can and can't do. Other than balancing the budget, other topics include a millionaire income tax, federal disaster relief from widespread flooding and protection from ICE.
Washington state's 2026 legislative session starts Jan. 12, and the big question at hand is balancing the budget. Gov. Bob Ferguson has already proposed spending more money than what is coming in, so leaders will discuss what they can and can't do. Other than balancing the budget, other topics include a millionaire income tax, federal disaster relief from widespread flooding and protection from ICE.
WA Gov. Ferguson eyes millionaire tax in 2026 Legislative Session
Gov. Ferguson, along with top state lawmakers from both sides of the aisle, discussed their priorities for the 2026 Legislative Session that begins on Monday.
Gov. Ferguson, along with top state lawmakers from both sides of the aisle, discussed their priorities for the 2026 Legislative Session that begins on Monday.
ICE shooting: Minneapolis, state leaders urge BCA role in investigation
City and state leaders are calling for transparency and accountability in investigating the fatal ICE shooting of Renee Nicole Good by allowing the Minnesota BCA to assist.
City and state leaders are calling for transparency and accountability in investigating the fatal ICE shooting of Renee Nicole Good by allowing the Minnesota BCA to assist.
Plan to cut billions in medical research funding stopped
A federal appeals court just put a stop to a plan that would have slashed billions in medical research funding nationwide, with more than $120 million at risk in Washington alone.
A federal appeals court just put a stop to a plan that would have slashed billions in medical research funding nationwide, with more than $120 million at risk in Washington alone.
Debate over taxes, spending will dominate WA's 2026 legislative session
The 2026 legislative session starts on Monday in Olympia, where taxes, spending and cuts will be a big source of debate to balance a two-year budget.
The 2026 legislative session starts on Monday in Olympia, where taxes, spending and cuts will be a big source of debate to balance a two-year budget.
Debate over taxes and spending will dominate 2026’s legislative session
The 2026 legislative session starts on Monday in Olympia where taxes, spending and cuts will be a big source of debate to balance a two-year budget.
The 2026 legislative session starts on Monday in Olympia where taxes, spending and cuts will be a big source of debate to balance a two-year budget.
Content creator Trisha Paytas considers 2026 congressional bid
YouTuber, influencer and all-around internet personality Trisha Paytas says they're considering a 2026 congressional bid.
YouTuber, influencer and all-around internet personality Trisha Paytas says they're considering a 2026 congressional bid.
Senate advances resolution to limit Trump’s ability to attack Venezuela
The Senate has advanced a resolution that would limit President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela. Here's what we know.
The Senate has advanced a resolution that would limit President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela. Here's what we know.
House votes to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies. What we know
The House has passed legislation that extends expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act.
The House has passed legislation that extends expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act.
WA bill seeks new rules on use of license plate reading cameras
A Washington state senator from Tacoma is pushing for new rules on automatic license plate readers, or Flock cameras, used by police agencies across the state.
A Washington state senator from Tacoma is pushing for new rules on automatic license plate readers, or Flock cameras, used by police agencies across the state.
U.S. seizes 2 oil tankers linked to Venezuela
U.S. Forces seized two more sanctioned oil tankers, as lawmakers question what the Trump administration has planned for Venezuela and its oil.
U.S. Forces seized two more sanctioned oil tankers, as lawmakers question what the Trump administration has planned for Venezuela and its oil.
Minneapolis ICE shooting: Minnesota's lawmakers react to fatality
The fatal shooting of a woman in south Minneapolis by ICE agents on Wednesday has led to an outpouring of statements by Minnesota’s political leaders, both denouncing the presence of immigration officials and supporting them in their efforts.
The fatal shooting of a woman in south Minneapolis by ICE agents on Wednesday has led to an outpouring of statements by Minnesota’s political leaders, both denouncing the presence of immigration officials and supporting them in their efforts.
Gov. Walz calls fatal ICE shooting ‘totally predictable, totally avoidable’
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old woman by an ICE agent in south Minneapolis on Wednesday morning "totally predictable, and totally avoidable."
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old woman by an ICE agent in south Minneapolis on Wednesday morning "totally predictable, and totally avoidable."
Minneapolis Mayor: ICE shooting self-defense is ‘bullshit’; officials will ‘seek justice’
A fatal shooting involving ICE agents in south Minneapolis on Wednesday has Mayor Jacob Frey saying they will do “everything in their power to ensure justice," while calling the department’s claim of self-defense “bullshit."
A fatal shooting involving ICE agents in south Minneapolis on Wednesday has Mayor Jacob Frey saying they will do “everything in their power to ensure justice," while calling the department’s claim of self-defense “bullshit."
New federal dietary guidelines: Avoid processed foods, added sugar
New guidelines for healthy eating say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar.
New guidelines for healthy eating say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar.
Sen. Mark Kelly: ‘I'm not backing down from the president and secretary of defense’
Democratic Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona says he is not backing down from President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after a formal censure letter was sent to Secretary of the Navy John Phelan to review the retired Navy captain's retirement rank and pay.
Democratic Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona says he is not backing down from President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after a formal censure letter was sent to Secretary of the Navy John Phelan to review the retired Navy captain's retirement rank and pay.
Trump intensifies push to acquire Greenland
The Trump administration is escalating its war of words over Greenland. A senior policy advisor believes the U.S. will eventually take over the territory.
The Trump administration is escalating its war of words over Greenland. A senior policy advisor believes the U.S. will eventually take over the territory.
Congress reacts after briefing of Maduro capture
With Nicolas Maduro out of Venezuela, what happens next? It's a questions that's top of mind for lawmakers, as the White House plans its next steps.
With Nicolas Maduro out of Venezuela, what happens next? It's a questions that's top of mind for lawmakers, as the White House plans its next steps.
Michael Reagan, eldest son of former President Ronald Reagan, dies at 80
Michael Reagan, the eldest son of former President Ronald Reagan and actress Jane Wyman, has died at 80.
Michael Reagan, the eldest son of former President Ronald Reagan and actress Jane Wyman, has died at 80.