Want to know November's election outcome? Washington's primary may be a crystal ball Election analysts say Washington state’s August primary, open to all voters and sending the top two candidates to the general election, acts as a “dress rehearsal” for how voters may feel in November. Stephen Fowler
The Washington state ballot is big. Does it have to be? Washington is electing more statewide executives this year than any state in the union except for North Carolina. Is it all too much — not just in this state, but in this country? Scott Greenstone
Harris wants to give families a big tax break for a new baby The Harris campaign says she'd give families $6,000 when they have a new baby, and would restore the pandemic-era child tax credit, too. It's part of an economic plan focused on the cost of living. Asma Khalid
Meta shutters tool used to fight disinformation, despite outcry The social media company discontinues its CrowdTangle tool, which researchers have used to track misinformation. Amid fears of election interference, lawmakers have urged Meta to keep it running. Dara Kerr
Young Black voters are becoming more conservative than their parents. Here's why Black voters are the most reliable Democratic voting bloc. Young voters overwhelmingly support the party, too. But young Black voters are a wild card as they feel disconnected from politics. Bria Suggs
'Republicans for Harris' want conservatives to vote Democrat in 2024 to topple Trump In its first virtual rally, "Republicans for Harris" encouraged fellow conservatives to vote for Democrats, Vice President Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, over former President Donald Trump. Sarah McCammon
After other members of the 'Squad' lost their primaries, Rep. Ilhan Omar manages to hold on The Minnesota congresswoman held on in Tuesday's primary. Omar's race gained significant attention after losses by other members of the progressive group of House lawmakers known as the "Squad." Clay Masters
In his quest for ballot access, RFK Jr. hits a roadblock in New York A New York judged ruled against independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., saying his petition did not use a legitimate address. The campaign blasted the ruling and pledged to appeal. Ashley Lopez
Light on news, heavy on personality in Elon Musk and Donald Trump X interview It was typical Trump fare in an X conversation between the former president and Tesla CEO Elon Musk Monday night. Starting late due to technical issues, the friendly political chat lasted two hours. Bobby Allyn
FBI is investigating after Trump campaign says Iran hacked sensitive documents The FBI said Monday it is investigating allegations that sensitive documents from the Trump campaign were stolen in a cyber intrusion days after the campaign declared it had been hacked by Iran. The Associated Press
