Dennis Hastert, who went from House Speaker to prison, dead at 84
Former Rep. Dennis Hastert, the Illinois congress member who rose to become the longest-serving Republican Speaker of the House before landing in prison and being labeled a "serial child molester" by a federal judge, has died. He was 84.
Former Rep. Dennis Hastert, the Illinois congress member who rose to become the longest-serving Republican Speaker of the House before landing in prison and being labeled a "serial child molester" by a federal judge, has died. He was 84.
National intelligence chief to lead US artificial intelligence task force
The man in charge of national intelligence for the United States is now the point person on a new task force for artificial intelligence.
The man in charge of national intelligence for the United States is now the point person on a new task force for artificial intelligence.
Trump posts GOP Sen. Tom Cotton's phone number amid daylight saving time fight
President Donald Trump renewed his push to make daylight saving time permanent in the United States by trying to step up the pressure on Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas and releasing the personal cellphone number of the Senate Intelligence Chair so supporters could call it.
President Donald Trump renewed his push to make daylight saving time permanent in the United States by trying to step up the pressure on Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas and releasing the personal cellphone number of the Senate Intelligence Chair so supporters could call it.
Trump says he's sending $90 checks to 20 million seniors: What to know
President Trump says more than 20 million seniors enrolled in Medicare Part B will get $90 checks to help cover their premiums.
President Trump says more than 20 million seniors enrolled in Medicare Part B will get $90 checks to help cover their premiums.
WA sheriffs win lawsuit that challenged new state law
A Thurston County judge struck down key provisions of a new state law that established new eligibility and oversight requirements for county sheriffs.
A Thurston County judge struck down key provisions of a new state law that established new eligibility and oversight requirements for county sheriffs.
Trump defends using taxpayer money for ads
The Trump administration is facing growing questions for spending millions of taxpayer dollars to air TV ads promoting Trump and his administration.
The Trump administration is facing growing questions for spending millions of taxpayer dollars to air TV ads promoting Trump and his administration.
Judge overturns WA bill on sheriff requirements
A judge overturned provisions of Senate Bill 5974, a Washington bill changing the requirements and standards for sheriffs across the state, as it was deemed unconstitutional.
A judge overturned provisions of Senate Bill 5974, a Washington bill changing the requirements and standards for sheriffs across the state, as it was deemed unconstitutional.
Pentagon creates new 'Office of Religious Affairs'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is launching the Office of Religious Affairs as he expands his ongoing faith-focused reforms across the military.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is launching the Office of Religious Affairs as he expands his ongoing faith-focused reforms across the military.
Permanent daylight savings change 'dead as disco' — at least for now
The Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent is stalled in Congress – again.
The Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent is stalled in Congress – again.
Judge overturns Trump's decision to fire court-appointed US attorney in Seattle
A judge has overturned President Donald Trump's decision to fire the court-appointed top U.S. prosecutor in Seattle.
A judge has overturned President Donald Trump's decision to fire the court-appointed top U.S. prosecutor in Seattle.
WA challenges the EPA's repeal of federal greenhouse gas pollution limits
Here's why WA's attorney general is challenging the Environmental Protection Agency.
Here's why WA's attorney general is challenging the Environmental Protection Agency.
DOJ files ethics complaint against 7 federal judges
The Department of Justice is accusing seven federal judges in Minnesota of violating judicial ethics after they spoke publicly about pressure being placed on their courthouse during last winter’s immigration enforcement surge.
The Department of Justice is accusing seven federal judges in Minnesota of violating judicial ethics after they spoke publicly about pressure being placed on their courthouse during last winter’s immigration enforcement surge.
Pete Hegseth fires top military leaders amid war in Iran
Despite the standstill between the U.S. and Iran, there's new cause for concern in the Strait of Hormuz, as the Pentagon made a drastic staffing decision impacting its next generation of leaders.
Despite the standstill between the U.S. and Iran, there's new cause for concern in the Strait of Hormuz, as the Pentagon made a drastic staffing decision impacting its next generation of leaders.
Trump Pentagon launches competition for America's next great military base
Governors will compete to host the massive new military base designed to house up to 25K service members, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.
Governors will compete to host the massive new military base designed to house up to 25K service members, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.
DHS spends $20M in taxpayer funds on ad campaign promoting Trump administration
Lawmakers are calling out the Trump administration over a series of taxpayer-funded ads that experts say could violate a law against congressionally appropriated funds being used for propaganda.
Lawmakers are calling out the Trump administration over a series of taxpayer-funded ads that experts say could violate a law against congressionally appropriated funds being used for propaganda.
Trump says he's sending $500 checks to 1 million Americans: Here's why
The Trump administration says it will start sending $500 checks to 1 million Americans starting Wednesday.
The Trump administration says it will start sending $500 checks to 1 million Americans starting Wednesday.
Alabama voters to decide constitutional amendments on national anthem, Pledge of Allegiance, prayer
A Southern state is poised to become the first in the nation to have constitutional amendments requiring the Pledge of Allegiance and the national anthem in its schools based on what voters decide in November.
A Southern state is poised to become the first in the nation to have constitutional amendments requiring the Pledge of Allegiance and the national anthem in its schools based on what voters decide in November.
Senator shoots airball with basketball mix-up during heated Senate hearing
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Democrats Pederson, Sabio-Howell battle over WA's 43rd District Senate Race
Voters in Washington state’s 43rd Legislative District will choose between two Democrats in the upcoming November election: long-time incumbent State Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen and challenger Hannah Sabio-Howell.
Voters in Washington state’s 43rd Legislative District will choose between two Democrats in the upcoming November election: long-time incumbent State Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen and challenger Hannah Sabio-Howell.
Meet the Senate candidates for Washington's 43rd district
The 43rd legislative district of Washington is considered the most progressive district in the state, including Seattle neighborhoods like Capitol Hill, Wallingford, Downtown and Laurelhurst. This November, voters will choose between the incumbent, Washington state Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen, or his challenger Hannah Sabio-Howell.
The 43rd legislative district of Washington is considered the most progressive district in the state, including Seattle neighborhoods like Capitol Hill, Wallingford, Downtown and Laurelhurst. This November, voters will choose between the incumbent, Washington state Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen, or his challenger Hannah Sabio-Howell.