Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving Trump the first member of his Cabinet
The Senate has confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving President Donald Trump the first member of his Cabinet.
King County Council picks replacement for resigning WA state lawmakers
The Metropolitan King County Council appointed several people to fill positions left vacant by those stepping down to work for Gov. Bob Ferguson.
Replacements picked for two WA legislators who took jobs in Ferguson’s administration
Emily Alvarado moved from the House to the Senate in the state Legislature on Tuesday after the King County Council appointed ...
Republican senators are mostly quiet on Trump’s sweeping pardons of Jan. 6 rioters
Moving beyond the attack on the Capitol has become a central approach for congressional Republicans who have enthusiastically ...
How a second Trump presidency could impact Washington state
From the economy to immigration, President-elect Trump promises big changes that will be felt in western Washington and ...
Senate passes Laken Riley Act in first move after Trump inauguration
The Senate on Monday passed the Laken Riley Act, making the immigration-related bill the first piece of legislation to make ...
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Senators announce $33M for Washington infrastructure and transit projects
WASHINGTON - Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell have announced over $33 million in federal funding for infrastructure projects across Washington State.
Senate passes immigrant detention bill that could be the first measure Trump signs into law
The Senate has passed a bill that would require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of theft and violent crimes.