Former President Trump faces criticism for using language reminiscent of Hitler Former President Donald Trump recently referred to his political opponents as vermin. That language echoes language used by Adolf Hitler, and raises questions about authoritarianism rising in the U.S. Danielle Kurtzleben
The election interference case against Trump is taking shape Prosecutors are tying former President Donald Trump to the violent events on Jan. 6, 2021. His lawyers asked a court to strip references to that language from his federal indictment. Carrie Johnson
What to know about abortion and the 2024 election It's been a major factor driving voters to the polls post-Dobbs, and one of the thorniest issues facing the GOP presidential primary field. Here's a dive into what to know ahead of the 2024 election. Danielle Kurtzleben
Biden signs temporary spending bill that heads off a government shutdown President Biden signed a short-term government funding bill on Thursday, avoiding a potential government shutdown and pushing into next year debates about wartime funding for Ukraine and Israel. Tamara Keith
Why Mayor Bruce Harrell might be the biggest winner of Seattle's 2023 election If there was a big-picture winner of Seattle’s 2023 general election, it’s arguably Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell. Libby Denkmann
House Ethics Committee releases scathing report on rep. George Santos A House Ethics Committee report comes as some House Republicans want the scandal-plagued congressman booted. Two people who worked for Santos's campaign have pleaded guilty to federal crimes. Brian Mann
Race for WA Rep. Kilmer's congressional seat is heating up On Thursday, state Sen. Emily Randall announced she was entering the race. Katie Campbell
Ethics report finds Santos used campaign funds to pay for OnlyFans, Botox, Sephora The ethics report released Thursday blasted George Santos, a Republican from New York, for committing widespread fraud and theft. He says he won't seek a second term. Brian Mann
In new poll, Jewish voters express strong support for Biden on Israel Nearly three-quarters of Jewish voters surveyed say they support President Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas war, even as a majority express disapproval of Israel's prime minister. Sarah McCammon
More pandas will be coming to the U.S., China's president signals After meeting with President Biden in California, President Xi Jinping signaled that he will send new pandas to the U.S., calling them "envoys of friendship between the Chinese and American peoples." The Associated Press
