Politics
Associated Press
DNC Day 4 takeaways: Harris’ big moment, Dems’ rising stars, Gaza protesters shut out
Vice President Kamala Harris called on Americans to join her to "chart a new way forward" as she accepted the Democratic nomination Thursday.2 years ago
Associated Press
DNC Day 3 takeaways: Tim Walz’s night, Bill Clinton’s Trump dig, influencers flex clout
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz accepted his party's nomination for vice president Wednesday night at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.2 years ago
Associated Press
RFK Jr. to speak Friday amid speculation he’ll drop presidential bid, support Trump
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will speak Friday "about the present historical moment and his path forward."2 years ago
Associated Press
DNC Day 2 takeaways: Obamas close with Harris endorsement, Trump warnings
Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama called for the embracing of Kamala Harris to the Democratic National Convention.2 years ago
Will Weissert and Nicholas Riccardi, The Associated Press
Joe Biden’s exit, talk of the glass ceiling, a nod to Gaza protesters. Takeaways from DNC’s Day 1
The Democratic National Convention‘s first night showcased speeches from the last Democrat to lose to Donald Trump and the last one to beat him.2 years ago
The MyNorthwest staff with wire reports
White House: Drug deals will save taxpayers billions; 144,000 Washington seniors may benefit
Taxpayers may save billions after the Biden administration inked drug deals to cut list prices for 10 of Medicare’s costliest items.2 years ago
Associated Press
Tim Walz, JD Vance, agree to Oct. 1 vice presidential debate hosted by CBS News
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance have agreed to debate each other on Oct. 1, setting up a matchup of potential vice presidents.2 years ago
Associated Press
Trump recommits to a Sept. 10 debate, lashes out at Harris at news conference
During a news conference Thursday, Donald Trump recommitted to debating Kamala Harris in September after recently backing out.2 years ago
Steve Coogan
Washington US House primary results: Newhouse vs. Sessler in 4th District
A couple of retirements have injected some excitement into the Washington House primaries this election cycle.2 years ago
Will Weissert, Seung Min Kim, Colleen Long and Zeke Miller, The Associated Press
Harris picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate in a bid to unite Democrats against Trump
Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be her vice president on the Democratic ticket.2 years ago
Associated Press
Secret Service director Cheatle steps down after assassination attempt against Trump at rally
Kimberly Cheatle, the director of the Secret Service is stepping down from her job, according to an email she sent to staff.2 years ago
Associated Press
Harris wins Pelosi endorsement, delegates and claims fundraising record with $81M haul
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, who initially had been one of the notable holdouts, endorsed Kamala Harris Monday.2 years ago
STEVE PEOPLES, JONATHAN J. COOPER and JILL COLVIN, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trump: ‘The discord and division in our society must be healed’
Donald Trump accepted the GOP presidential nomination on Thursday at the Republican National Convention and said the country must 'heal.'2 years ago
Associated Press
Democrats aim to nominate president in early August as poll shows desire for Biden to exit race
Democrats will look to hold a virtual vote to make President Joe Biden their party’s nominee in the first week of August.2 years ago
Sam Campbell and Steve Coogan
Key Washington Democrat says Biden should exit the 2024 election race
Washington Democratic U.S. Rep. Adam Smith called for President Joe Biden to drop out of the 2004 presidential election Monday.2 years ago
Associated Press
Biden dismisses age questions in ABC interview as he tries to salvage reelection effort
President Joe Biden, fighting to save his reelection effort, used an ABC interview to reject taking an independent medical evaluation.2 years ago
Associated Press
Supreme Court rules ex-presidents have broad immunity, dimming chance of pre-election Trump trial
The Supreme Court ruled former presidents have some immunity from prosecution, extending the delay in the criminal case against Donald Trump.2 years ago
Steve Coogan
Trump adviser Jason Miller: ‘Washington state may now be in play’
Trump senior campaign adviser Jason Miller, who is a Seattle native, made a bold statement about Washington after the debate Thursday.2 years ago
The KIRO Newsradio staff with wire reports
Supreme Court allows cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside
The Supreme Court decided Friday cities can enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outdoors in areas where shelter space is lacking.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Biden v. Trump: CNN Presidential Debate could jolt and alter the 2024 race
Don't expect the CNN Presidential Debate to be as fierce as the previous battles between Joe Biden and Donald Trump.2 years ago
Associated Press
Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in Idaho for now in a limited ruling
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for Idaho hospitals to provide emergency abortions in an order that left key questions unanswered.2 years ago
Associated Press
Supreme Court strikes down Trump-era ban on bump stocks, gun accessory
The Supreme Court has struck down a ban on bump stocks, an accessory that allows semi-automatic weapons to fire rapidly like machine guns.2 years ago
The MyNorthwest Staff with wire reports
Senate GOP blocks bill to protect contraception access; Murray, Cantwell react
Senate Republicans have blocked legislation designed to protect women's access to contraception, arguing that the bill was just a stunt.2 years ago
