Ben & Jerry's co-founder arrested protesting Senate hearing: 'RFK kills people with hate'
Ben Cohen was among seven others arrested after they disrupted the hearing, Capitol Police say.
Ben Cohen was among seven others arrested after they disrupted the hearing, Capitol Police say.
'Mr. Moore...Mr. Moore?': Lawmakers caught sleeping during committee meetings
Several lawmakers struggled to stay awake during long committee sessions this week.
Several lawmakers struggled to stay awake during long committee sessions this week.
Democrats are deeply pessimistic about future of the party, poll finds
The level of optimism within the Democratic party has shifted since the group lost the White House and both chambers of Congress in 2024.
The level of optimism within the Democratic party has shifted since the group lost the White House and both chambers of Congress in 2024.
President Trump visits Qatar
President Donald Trump's visit to the Middle East continues.
President Donald Trump's visit to the Middle East continues.
Trump's drug prices plan faces pushback
President Trump says his pricing plan tying U.S. drug costs to the lowest prices around the globe will slash prices by at least 30% "almost immediately, but some Democratic lawmakers are questioning whether consumers will feel much of an impact.
President Trump says his pricing plan tying U.S. drug costs to the lowest prices around the globe will slash prices by at least 30% "almost immediately, but some Democratic lawmakers are questioning whether consumers will feel much of an impact.
President Trump lands in Saudi Arabia
President Donald Trump arrived in Saudi Arabia Tuesday morning for the first overseas trip of his second term.
President Donald Trump arrived in Saudi Arabia Tuesday morning for the first overseas trip of his second term.
President Trump visits Middle East to meet with allies
President Trump is traveling overseas for his first major foreign trip since being back in the White House, aiming to build up relations with a trip of key Middle Eastern allies.
President Trump is traveling overseas for his first major foreign trip since being back in the White House, aiming to build up relations with a trip of key Middle Eastern allies.
Trump to accept 747 from Qatar to use as Air Force One, reports say
President Trump will reportedly accept a luxury 747 jumbo jet from Qatar’s royal family and use it as Air Force One, raising serious ethical questions, multiple reports say.
President Trump will reportedly accept a luxury 747 jumbo jet from Qatar’s royal family and use it as Air Force One, raising serious ethical questions, multiple reports say.
Hidden 18th-century passageway revealed under Lincoln’s room in US Capitol
'Construction started in the 1700s and there are all sorts of little hidden passages,' Rep. Moore said in a viral video of the secret passageway.
'Construction started in the 1700s and there are all sorts of little hidden passages,' Rep. Moore said in a viral video of the secret passageway.
WA flags flying at half-staff on May 15, here's why
The Washington and United States flags will again be flying at half-staff around the state and country next week.
The Washington and United States flags will again be flying at half-staff around the state and country next week.
Acting FEMA director replaced after saying he doesn't want to dismantle agency
The acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been replaced after testifying that he didn’t want to see the agency eliminated.
The acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been replaced after testifying that he didn’t want to see the agency eliminated.
Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter dead at 85
Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter died Thursday at his home in New Hampshire at the age of 85, the Court announced Friday.
Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter died Thursday at his home in New Hampshire at the age of 85, the Court announced Friday.
House Republicans push federal lands sale: Here's what it would be used for
The plan would sell acres of public lands in two states and is part of President Donald Trump’s bill of tax breaks and spending cuts.
The plan would sell acres of public lands in two states and is part of President Donald Trump’s bill of tax breaks and spending cuts.
WA Governor signs rent stabilization bill into law, prompting praise and concern
Annual rent increases will be capped for most Washington renters after House Bill 1217 was signed into law Wednesday afternoon.
Annual rent increases will be capped for most Washington renters after House Bill 1217 was signed into law Wednesday afternoon.
Gov. Ferguson signs bill capping annual rent increases
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed a slate of bills focused on housing, including a contentious cap on rent increases that just squeaked out of the legislature on the last day.
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed a slate of bills focused on housing, including a contentious cap on rent increases that just squeaked out of the legislature on the last day.
Fed won't lower interest rates
Fed Chair Jerome Powell announced the decision not to lower interest rates, remaining at 4.25 to 4.5.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell announced the decision not to lower interest rates, remaining at 4.25 to 4.5.
Supreme Court overrules WA judge in transgender military ban
The Supreme Court has made an emergency ruling to allow President Trump's ban on transgender soldiers. The ruling comes after Tacoma judge, appointed by President Bush, challenged Trump's order.
The Supreme Court has made an emergency ruling to allow President Trump's ban on transgender soldiers. The ruling comes after Tacoma judge, appointed by President Bush, challenged Trump's order.
Trump, Carney quibble over buying Canada: ‘Never say never’
Tensions have been high between the U.S. and Canada, and the newly-elected prime minister visited the White House Tuesday after promising to “stand up" to President Trump.
Tensions have been high between the U.S. and Canada, and the newly-elected prime minister visited the White House Tuesday after promising to “stand up" to President Trump.
Seattle judge rescinds order directing Trump administration to admit 12,000 refugees
A Seattle judge has rescinded an order requiring the Trump administration admit some 12,000 refugees into the United States.
A Seattle judge has rescinded an order requiring the Trump administration admit some 12,000 refugees into the United States.
Trump orders reopening of Alcatraz prison in CA
Donald Trump has ordered the reopening of Alcatraz prison after being closed for more than 60 years. The president directed the Bureau of Prisons, the FBI, and Homeland Security to update and enlarge the California island prison so it can house the country's most violent criminal offenders. Alcatraz shut down in 1963 because of its crumbling infrastructure and the high cost to repair and maintain operations.
Donald Trump has ordered the reopening of Alcatraz prison after being closed for more than 60 years. The president directed the Bureau of Prisons, the FBI, and Homeland Security to update and enlarge the California island prison so it can house the country's most violent criminal offenders. Alcatraz shut down in 1963 because of its crumbling infrastructure and the high cost to repair and maintain operations.