US Supreme Court rejects Trump's mail ballot restrictions: Reactions in WA
A big ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court: Justices rejected President Donald Trump's mail ballot restrictions for now ahead of the November midterm elections. Here's how officials in Washington are reacting to the ruling.
A big ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court: Justices rejected President Donald Trump's mail ballot restrictions for now ahead of the November midterm elections. Here's how officials in Washington are reacting to the ruling.
Gavin Newsom says he won’t run for president if Kamala Harris runs in 2028
Gavin Newsom said he would not run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris decides to run.
Gavin Newsom said he would not run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris decides to run.
Supreme Court rejects Trump's mail-in ballot restrictions for now
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s mail ballot restrictions for now.
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s mail ballot restrictions for now.
Leaders call for slowdown of AI development
American AI leaders are calling for a coordinated slowdown in artificial intelligence development. While President Trump wants to charge full steam ahead on the technology, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are pushing for regulations.
American AI leaders are calling for a coordinated slowdown in artificial intelligence development. While President Trump wants to charge full steam ahead on the technology, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are pushing for regulations.
Speculation builds over Fed interest rate decision
All eyes are on the Fed as their September meeting gets closer, and while experts see a rate hike as inevitable, President Trump sees it another way.
All eyes are on the Fed as their September meeting gets closer, and while experts see a rate hike as inevitable, President Trump sees it another way.
Sen. Mitch McConnell returns to Senate for 1st time since June hospitalization
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky returned to the Senate on Monday for the first time since June 14.
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky returned to the Senate on Monday for the first time since June 14.
Federal budget deficit hits $2T in first 11 months of fiscal year 2026, CBO reports
The federal government's annual budget deficit reached $2 trillion after the first 11 months of fiscal year 2026, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reported.
The federal government's annual budget deficit reached $2 trillion after the first 11 months of fiscal year 2026, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reported.
Is Mitch McConnell returning to the Senate? What we know
Sen. Mitch McConnell could be returning to the Senate soon, according to reports.
Sen. Mitch McConnell could be returning to the Senate soon, according to reports.
Major diplomatic push to end fighting between US and Iran
There's a major new diplomatic push to end the fighting between the U.S. and Iran, even as Iranian-backed rebels escalate their new offensive efforts.
There's a major new diplomatic push to end the fighting between the U.S. and Iran, even as Iranian-backed rebels escalate their new offensive efforts.
Trump tells Republicans they ‘go to hell’ if they don’t vote in November
President Donald Trump closed out the Republican’s inaugural midterm convention being held in Dallas with a fervent plea to the crowd to vote as if he’s on the ballot in November.
President Donald Trump closed out the Republican’s inaugural midterm convention being held in Dallas with a fervent plea to the crowd to vote as if he’s on the ballot in November.
Vance tells protester to ‘get your ass’ to Mexico during Republican convention speech in Dallas
Vice President JD Vance was one of the final speakers Thursday during the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas.
Vice President JD Vance was one of the final speakers Thursday during the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas.
Trump gave White House aides tens of thousands in cash gifts
Newly released financial disclosures reveal President Donald Trump gave personal cash gifts to close White House aides in addition to their government salaries.
Newly released financial disclosures reveal President Donald Trump gave personal cash gifts to close White House aides in addition to their government salaries.
Trump's order to limit mail voting blocked by appeals court
An appeals court has upheld a lower court ruling that blocks President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting mail voting.
An appeals court has upheld a lower court ruling that blocks President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting mail voting.
‘Pretend I’m on the ballot’: Trump opens inaugural Republican midterm convention in Texas
President Donald Trump headlined the opening night of the inaugural Republican midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday.
President Donald Trump headlined the opening night of the inaugural Republican midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday.
Economy top of mind ahead of midterm election
With the midterm elections less than two months away, Republicans are holding their first ever midterm convention this week in Dallas. It comes as the Trump administration is juggling a trade war with Canada and a war with Iran.
With the midterm elections less than two months away, Republicans are holding their first ever midterm convention this week in Dallas. It comes as the Trump administration is juggling a trade war with Canada and a war with Iran.
Democrats counter GOP convention in Dallas with rallies and events
Democrats, headlined by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, gathered at Dallas City Hall to denounce the Republican midterm convention as a "Trumpapalooza" smoke-and-mirrors distraction. The Dems are planning protests and local community events as counter activities.
Democrats, headlined by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, gathered at Dallas City Hall to denounce the Republican midterm convention as a "Trumpapalooza" smoke-and-mirrors distraction. The Dems are planning protests and local community events as counter activities.
WA co-leads 21-state coalition challenging new rules under Endangered Species Act
Here's what to know about the 21-state coalition suing the Trump administration's Fish and Wildlife Services and National Marine Fisheries Service.
Here's what to know about the 21-state coalition suing the Trump administration's Fish and Wildlife Services and National Marine Fisheries Service.
Ballots discounted for late postmarks surged in Washington and Oregon after Postal Service changes
New data show the number of ballots rejected for late postmarks has soared in the vote-by-mail states of Washington and Oregon.
New data show the number of ballots rejected for late postmarks has soared in the vote-by-mail states of Washington and Oregon.
U.S. Senator Murray: 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' straining WA healthcare services
U.S. Senator Patty Murray toured Harborview Medical Center on Tuesday, leading a discussion on the healthcare challenges stemming from Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill."
U.S. Senator Patty Murray toured Harborview Medical Center on Tuesday, leading a discussion on the healthcare challenges stemming from Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill."
Trump administration drafts plan to offer childcare subsidies to married stay-at-home parents: Report
The Trump administration is reportedly drafting a plan to let some married couples with a stay-at-home parent receive federal child care subsidies.
The Trump administration is reportedly drafting a plan to let some married couples with a stay-at-home parent receive federal child care subsidies.