Jan. 6 is set to be different this year — in a big way and more subtle ways too In response to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot four years ago, Congress passed new rules to govern the presidential certification process. Those rules will be in effect Monday. Miles Parks
Don't defend the status quo, exiting Congressmember Kilmer says “This was a change election,” Congressmember Derek Kilmer told KUOW's Soundside. “People were unhappy. Candidly, I don’t think we should be defenders of the status quo." Libby Denkmann
'I was very concerned.' U.S. Rep. Adam Smith reflects on Biden's 2024 presidential campaign Dyer Oxley
How much power would RFK Jr. have at HHS? A former health secretary weighs in Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is making the case with senators that he should lead Health and Human Services. Kathleen Sebelius, who had the job under Obama, explains the power and limits of the role. Dan Gorenstein
'Fake electors' from 2020 are casting 2024 votes for Trump while facing felony charges Eight of the Republicans set to cast Michigan and Nevada's 2024 Electoral College votes for President-elect Donald Trump still face felony charges related to efforts to reverse Trump's 2020 loss. Hansi Lo Wang
Trump claims a 'massive' mandate, but presidents often overread their victories There's a long history of presidents claiming that their win means the will of the people is behind their agendas. But elections are rarely full-throated endorsements of a candidate's every policy. Domenico Montanaro
Washington voters approved a natural gas initiative. Lawsuit wants to blow it up Activists say the initiative misled voters. Backers say this lawsuit subverts the voters' will. Scott Greenstone
As Time's 'Person of the Year,' Trump outlines his top priorities in lengthy interview In a wide-ranging and long interview, President-elect Donald Trump tells TIME Magazine his priorities for the first days of his second time at the presidency. Stephen Fowler
Washington voters agree — tax the wealthy The election dust has settled in Washington state and for the first time in over a decade residents have overwhelmingly voted in favor of taxing the wealthy. Teo Popescu
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell is running for re-election in 2025 Bruce Harrell wants to be the first Seattle mayor to be elected to a second term in nearly 15 years. His 2025 re-election campaign has officially been launched. Dyer Oxley
