Cory Booker sets record with marathon Senate speech. Why is he filibustering?
Booker took to the Senate floor on Monday evening, saying he would remain there as long as he was “physically able."
Booker took to the Senate floor on Monday evening, saying he would remain there as long as he was “physically able."
Watch live: Oliver Stone testifies to Congress about new JFK assassination files
The award-winning director is testifying to Congress regarding thousands of newly released government documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
The award-winning director is testifying to Congress regarding thousands of newly released government documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
Concerns rise around proposed funding cuts for WA homeless services
As lawmakers continue to debate how to close the state’s multi-billion-dollar budget shortfall, questions are coming up about how services for the homeless could be affected.
As lawmakers continue to debate how to close the state’s multi-billion-dollar budget shortfall, questions are coming up about how services for the homeless could be affected.
Retired WA Supreme Court Justice Susan Owens dies at 75
Former Washington Supreme Court Justice Susan Owens has died at age 75. She was the seventh woman to serve on the court and first to serve until the mandatory retirement age.
Former Washington Supreme Court Justice Susan Owens has died at age 75. She was the seventh woman to serve on the court and first to serve until the mandatory retirement age.
SCOTUS to rule on White House deportations
The Trump administration's deporting of alleged Venezuelan gang members is heading to the Supreme Court.
The Trump administration's deporting of alleged Venezuelan gang members is heading to the Supreme Court.
DOGE looking into more reductions
The White House is reportedly laying the groundwork for more big reductions in the federal workforce.
The White House is reportedly laying the groundwork for more big reductions in the federal workforce.
Trump speaks with Canadian PM amid trade tensions
President Donald Trump spoke to Canadian Prime Minister Mike Carney on Friday after what has been a tense back-and-forth over trade.
President Donald Trump spoke to Canadian Prime Minister Mike Carney on Friday after what has been a tense back-and-forth over trade.
The next generation of American politics
From the halls of Congress to the White House, there are more millennial and Gen-Z leaders in Washington than ever before.
From the halls of Congress to the White House, there are more millennial and Gen-Z leaders in Washington than ever before.
WA Senate committee advances tougher carbon standards for transportation fuels
Stricter emissions standards for gas, diesel and other transportation fuels advanced out of a state Senate committee Friday morning.
Stricter emissions standards for gas, diesel and other transportation fuels advanced out of a state Senate committee Friday morning.
ICE detains U of M student at Twin Cities campus, officials say
U of M officials have confirmed a graduate student was detained by ICE at a residence near its Twin Cities campus this week.
U of M officials have confirmed a graduate student was detained by ICE at a residence near its Twin Cities campus this week.
As wildfire season approaches, budget woes and federal uncertainty have put WA plans at risk
In Washington, a $12 billion budget shortfall prompted majority Democrats in the Legislature this week to propose significantly slicing spending on wildfire prevention.
In Washington, a $12 billion budget shortfall prompted majority Democrats in the Legislature this week to propose significantly slicing spending on wildfire prevention.
RFK Jr. says states can – and should – block soda from food stamps benefits
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says states will now be allowed to ban people from using SNAP benefits – better known as food stamps – to pay for sodas.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says states will now be allowed to ban people from using SNAP benefits – better known as food stamps – to pay for sodas.
Trevor Milton, Nikola founder, pardoned by President Trump
Prosecutors said Trevor Milton claimed to have built a revolutionary truck that was actually a GM truck with Nikola’s logo stamped onto it.
Prosecutors said Trevor Milton claimed to have built a revolutionary truck that was actually a GM truck with Nikola’s logo stamped onto it.
New polls show little support for US takeover of Canada, Greenland, Gaza
New surveys are revealing how Americans feel regarding President Donald Trump’s plans for Gaza, Canada and Greenland.
New surveys are revealing how Americans feel regarding President Donald Trump’s plans for Gaza, Canada and Greenland.
Trump withdraws Elise Stefanik's nomination as UN ambassador: Here's why
President Donald Trump said he’s withdrawing Rep. Elise Stefanik’s nomination to be ambassador to the United Nations.
President Donald Trump said he’s withdrawing Rep. Elise Stefanik’s nomination to be ambassador to the United Nations.
'The Atlantic' publishes Signal group chat that shared attack plans
The Atlantic has released excerpts of the Signal group chat that top U.S. security officials used to discuss plans for the military to attack the Houthis in Yemen. A journalist was included in the chat.
The Atlantic has released excerpts of the Signal group chat that top U.S. security officials used to discuss plans for the military to attack the Houthis in Yemen. A journalist was included in the chat.
Now vs. then: What Trump officials have said about classified information
President Trump has downplayed the use of a Signal group chat to discuss military attack plans, but he had plenty to say when Hillary Clinton used a private email server.
President Trump has downplayed the use of a Signal group chat to discuss military attack plans, but he had plenty to say when Hillary Clinton used a private email server.
White House to pause grants for Planned Parenthood, others: report
Planned Parenthood could be stripped of millions of dollars in grant funding while the Trump administration ensures it has eliminated diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
Planned Parenthood could be stripped of millions of dollars in grant funding while the Trump administration ensures it has eliminated diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
Joe Kent part of signal group chat
Joe Kent, who lost the race for the House seat in Southwest Washington and is now nominated to run the National Counterterrorism Center, was also part of the group chat.
Joe Kent, who lost the race for the House seat in Southwest Washington and is now nominated to run the National Counterterrorism Center, was also part of the group chat.
Mike Waltz under fire for Houthi 'signal' chat bungle
National Security Advisor Mike Waltz is under fire after a prominent journalist says Waltz looped him in to a highly sensitive group chat discussing a strike on Houthi rebels in Yemen.
National Security Advisor Mike Waltz is under fire after a prominent journalist says Waltz looped him in to a highly sensitive group chat discussing a strike on Houthi rebels in Yemen.