WA leaders talk budget deficit, other priorities ahead of legislative session

Facing a projected budget deficit of over $12 billion over the next four years, majority Democrats say new taxes may be needed. Though incoming governor Bob Ferguson said he is looking to make $4 billion in cuts to close the gap.

Matt Gaetz considering FL governor run
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Former Congressman Matt Gaetz plans to run for Governor in Florida after Ron DeSantis leaves office in 2026.

Sunshine Protection Act reintroduced
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Senator Patty Murray reintroduced the bipartisan Sunshine Protection Act, an effort to eliminate springing forward and falling back every year.

Trump vows to stop building wind farms
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President-elect Donald Trump is vowing to stop construction of new wind farms once in office.

Mexico's president tries turning tables on Trump with 'nice' naming idea of her own

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum joked about renaming the U.S. in response to President-elect Donald Trump who recently said he wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico.

Donald Trump wants to rename Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America': How can that be done?

President-elect Donald Trump has said he will rename the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America," during a news conference on Jan. 7. Here are the details on the gulf, as well as ways to change the name of a geographical feature in the U.S.

What to know about Trump's interests in Greenland, Panama Canal

Trump has made several suggestions this week of ways to redraw the map. Here’s what to know about his interest in Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada and the “Gulf of America.”

More last-minute executive actions from President Biden
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The White House announced another flurry of executive actions as President Biden's time in office comes to a close.

Trump makes headlines ahead of White House return
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There are less than two weeks to go before president-elect Trump takes office, and he's already making headlines for comments made about his intentions for both Greenland and the Panama Canal.

Donald Trump asks for delay in hush money case sentencing
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President-elect Donald Trump has asked a judge to halt his sentencing in his criminal hush money case. It's scheduled for Friday, but his layers are busy trying to appeal.

Ontario premier jokes Canada should buy Minnesota, Alaska

In response to President-elect Donald Trump's comments that Canada should become part of the United States, Ontario Premier Doug Ford suggested Canada should instead buy Minnesota and Alaska. 

Facebook fact-checking to be replaced with X-style community notes

Facebook is ending its fact-checking program and replacing it with a similar model used on Elon Musk’s X. Here’s what to know.

Judge denies Trump's bid to halt Friday's hush money case sentencing while they appeal to block it

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday moved to indefinitely postpone this week’s sentencing in his hush money case as he appeals a ruling that upheld the verdict and put him on course to be the first president to take office convicted of crimes.

Popular vote: How Trump’s 77.3 million ranks among past presidential candidates

Who’s gotten the most votes ever? As the 2024 election is certified, here’s a look at how the final totals for Donald Trump and Kamala Harris compare to previous candidates.

Why is Justin Trudeau resigning as Canadian Prime Minister

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation. Here's what you need to know about why he is resigning.

Congress to certify US election results
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Monday marks four years since the deadly U.S. capitol attack. In 2021, Trump supporters stormed the capitol in an effort to stop the certification of the 2020 election. Vice President Kamala Harris will certify the election results.

Social Security Fairness Act signed: What to know

President Biden signed Sunday a bill that boosts Social Security for some. Here’s what to know.