Trump blames rhetoric from the left for political violence after Charlie Kirk murder In a video statement, Trump said Kirk's death was a direct consequence of people demonizing those they disagree, and then turned his ire to the political left. Tamara Keith
Wednesday Evening Headlines Seattle to expand surveillance cameras, Mayor Harrell touts affordable housing investments, and the the chance to snag World Cup tickets kicked off today. Paige Browning
Hear it again: Cannonball Arts comes to downtown Seattle A brand new contemporary art space opened up last month in downtown Seattle. It's called Cannonball Arts, and Soundside recently got a sneak preview. Libby Denkmann
On the ballot: Rachael Savage, Seattle City Council Position 8 Seattle City Council position 8 is an at-large seat, representing the entire city. Rachael Savage is running against Alexis Mercedes Rinck, and joined Soundside in studio for a candidate interview. Libby Denkmann
In 2024, COVID dropped from the list of top 10 causes of death in U.S. For the first time since 2020, COVID is not one of the 10 leading causes of death in the U.S. Pien Huang
Right-wing activist Charlie Kirk has died after shooting, Trump says "The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead," President Trump wrote in a Truth Social Post. Kirk was shot during an outdoor speaking event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. Juliana Kim
An election law expert weighs in on Trump's effort to reshape our democracy Before 2026's midterms, President Trump wants to ban mail-in ballots and electronic voting machines, and change voting rules. Legal expert Richard Hasen discusses the future of free and fair elections. Tonya Mosley
Trump makes a rare D.C. restaurant visit to tout his federal crackdown on crime In his first term, President Trump only dined out at the steakhouse in his former hotel. He visited a steakhouse near the White House on Tuesday, saying, "I wouldn't have done this three months ago." Rachel Treisman
Fired FBI agents allege retribution, incompetence at top security agency The lawsuit from three senior and lauded FBI agents at the bureau says Trump administration demanded loyalty for those staying at the bureau. Carrie Johnson
California considers allowing doctors to prescribe abortion drugs anonymously If passed, the law would protect doctors from legal risk by letting them omit their names from prescription labels for abortion pills. It would affect the many doctors who use California pharmacies. Patrick Adams