Who is Nicolás Maduro? Venezuelan president captured by US forces
Nicolás Maduro’s rise from unionized bus driver to the president who oversaw Venezuela’s economic collapse began 40 years ago.
Nicolás Maduro’s rise from unionized bus driver to the president who oversaw Venezuela’s economic collapse began 40 years ago.
Katie Wilson takes oath as Seattle mayor, pledges focus on affordability and trust
Katie Wilson was sworn in as Seattle’s mayor Friday morning, outlining a vision centered on affordability, trust in government and a city where all residents can belong.
Katie Wilson was sworn in as Seattle’s mayor Friday morning, outlining a vision centered on affordability, trust in government and a city where all residents can belong.
Katie Wilson takes office as Seattle's new mayor
Seattle will swear in Mayor-elect Katie Wilson at City Hall on Monday morning as she takes office and begins work on priorities including affordability, homelessness and quality of life.
Seattle will swear in Mayor-elect Katie Wilson at City Hall on Monday morning as she takes office and begins work on priorities including affordability, homelessness and quality of life.
WA movie theaters now required to provide more open captioning
Movie theaters across Washington are now required by law to increase their open captioning options for moviegoers.
Movie theaters across Washington are now required by law to increase their open captioning options for moviegoers.
Watch: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s Inauguration Ceremony
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is sworn in Monday, becoming the city’s newest mayor and pledging to focus on affordability, homelessness and quality-of-life issues.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is sworn in Monday, becoming the city’s newest mayor and pledging to focus on affordability, homelessness and quality-of-life issues.
Katie Wilson to be sworn in Friday as Seattle's new mayor
Seattle is swearing in its new mayor Katie Wilson on Friday at City Hall.
Seattle is swearing in its new mayor Katie Wilson on Friday at City Hall.
Zohran Mamdani begins his term as NYC mayor with an historic swearing in
Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City on Thursday, taking over one of the most unrelenting jobs in American politics with a promise to transform government on behalf of the city's striving, struggling working class.
Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City on Thursday, taking over one of the most unrelenting jobs in American politics with a promise to transform government on behalf of the city's striving, struggling working class.
Your 2026 tax guide: All the changes to know before filing
New tax deductions have been enacted for many working Americans and seniors. Here’s what you need to know about the new laws that could impact your return.
New tax deductions have been enacted for many working Americans and seniors. Here’s what you need to know about the new laws that could impact your return.
New year, new laws in Washington
Big changes are coming to Washington state in 2026, many of which could impact you and your wallet.
Big changes are coming to Washington state in 2026, many of which could impact you and your wallet.
Federal government freezes Minnesota child care funding amid fraud investigation
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it has frozen all child care payments to Minnesota amid the ongoing investigation and allegations of fraud. The equates to about $185 million per year.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it has frozen all child care payments to Minnesota amid the ongoing investigation and allegations of fraud. The equates to about $185 million per year.
George Clooney is now a French citizen: Here's what to know about dual citizenship
It can be said that a famous American actor is now also French, as it was announced that George Clooney, his wife, and his two children have obtained French citizenship. Here's what to know about having more than one citizenship at the same time.
It can be said that a famous American actor is now also French, as it was announced that George Clooney, his wife, and his two children have obtained French citizenship. Here's what to know about having more than one citizenship at the same time.
New WA laws in 2026 include higher wages, luxury car tax, plastic bag fee hike
Here's how the new WA laws in 2026 may impact you.
Here's how the new WA laws in 2026 may impact you.
Here's why plastic bag fees go up in WA in 2026
A slew of new laws are going into effect on January 1 in Washington. One of them is a plastic bag fee increase, but is it working?
A slew of new laws are going into effect on January 1 in Washington. One of them is a plastic bag fee increase, but is it working?
The government could shut down again in January: What we know
When Congress ended the longest government shutdown in history last month, lawmakers only approved federal funding through the end of January.
When Congress ended the longest government shutdown in history last month, lawmakers only approved federal funding through the end of January.
FBI permanently closing HQ at J. Edgar Hoover Building, Kash Patel announces
The FBI will be moving its headquarters to the Reagan Building, and permanently closing the J. Edgar Hoover Building.
The FBI will be moving its headquarters to the Reagan Building, and permanently closing the J. Edgar Hoover Building.
19 states sue HHS over push to ban transgender care for minors
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s push to limit gender-affirming care for young people is being challenged by 19 Democratic states and Washington, DC.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s push to limit gender-affirming care for young people is being challenged by 19 Democratic states and Washington, DC.
Ben Sasse, former GOP senator, reveals terminal cancer diagnosis
Former GOP Senator Ben Sasse, who served Nebraska for eight years as an outspoken critic of President Trump, has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
Former GOP Senator Ben Sasse, who served Nebraska for eight years as an outspoken critic of President Trump, has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
Gov. Ferguson backs millionaire income tax
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson says he supports a proposed 9.9% income tax on earnings over $1 million and is prepared to sign it into law next year.
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson says he supports a proposed 9.9% income tax on earnings over $1 million and is prepared to sign it into law next year.
Trump admin tackles NIL
A proposal in Congress would create a national standard on college athletes making money on their names, image, and likeness, or NIL.
A proposal in Congress would create a national standard on college athletes making money on their names, image, and likeness, or NIL.
WA Gov. Ferguson backs income tax on WA residents earning over $1M
The so-called “millionaires tax" could raise $3 billion annually, starting in 2029. It would likely face legal challenges and need to go to voters for approval.
The so-called “millionaires tax" could raise $3 billion annually, starting in 2029. It would likely face legal challenges and need to go to voters for approval.