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Why Washington Punishes the Loyalty It Cannot Price
On a Sunday night in August, Senator Jon Ossoff told a campaign rally in Atlanta that President Trump would rather build his ballroom and “travel with Natalie” than do his job. He never used her last name. He did not need to. Natalie Harp, the White House aide known to colleagues as Trump’s “human p...
Voters upheld Washington state’s ‘millionaires tax.’ Will courts do the same?
SEATTLE — Washington’s new income tax on high earners has survived a repeal effort at the ballot box by a wide margin. But the 9.9% tax on household incomes above
Baumgartner widens lead in Eastern WA House race
U.S. Rep. Michael Baumgartner widened his narrow lead Friday in his race for reelection in Eastern Washington.
Washington vs. Penn St – Game Thread and How To Watch
The Big 10 is chock full of teams like Washington and Penn St, who are better defensively than offensively, who have questions about QB play, who lack explosiveness, and who will likely finish with somewhere from 6-8 wins. Iowa, Northwestern, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Wisconsin all fit the same profile. The Huskies and Nittany Lions are […]
Former White House health aide accuses Trump advisers of catering to special interests
In an interview with podcaster Joe Rogan, Calley Means accused top administration aides and strategists of favoring powerful industries.
Nick Sirianni admits he was intentionally misleading about starting quarterback
The Philadelphia Eagles dropped to 2-6 on the season with Sunday’s loss to the Washington Commanders. The game marked Philadelphia’s sixth consecutive loss and its third since the franchise announced that star quarterback Jalen Hurts would miss the remainder of the season after testing revealed the former Super Bowl MVP had several blood clots in…
Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy released from hospital after stroke
The 53-year-old Democrat said in a statement Friday that doctors are “encouraged by the progress” he’s made so far.
Trump names Stephen Miller new White House chief of staff
President Donald Trump's current White House chief of staff, Susie Wiles, is leaving her post.
Great Lakes Sports & Entertainment Network to air Pistons-Wizards game Monday
The Detroit Pistons face off against the Washington Wizards, and there’s a new way to watch.
Trump's Washington projects are a likely casualty as Democrats claim Congress
The work his administration is doing to change the physical face of the District of Columbia is sure to encounter far more roadblocks than it did for the first two years of his second term.
Puka Nacua Presents Latest Challenge for Commanders Secondary
The Washington Commanders will look to limit one of the NFL's best wide receivers when Puka Nacua and the Los Angeles Rams arrive in week nine
Jay Rockefeller, Senate voice on health care and security, dies at 89
The oil fortune heir was elected to five terms in the Senate, where he became known for championing and defending society’s most vulnerable.
Democrats’ big victory comes with a catch for Illinois
Democrats are celebrating their return to power in Congress, but the retirement of senior Illinois lawmakers raises questions about the state's influence in Washington.
President JD Vance? More slogging through a sewer of odious politics.
Temperate Americans of all political stripes should unite to stymie the vice president’s ambitions.
Washington Nationals Tabbed Offensive Team of the Year Finalist
After a monster 2026 regular season, the Washington Nationals draw a deserving postseason recognition, released on Thursday
Preview: Wizards Rematch vs Hawks, Trae Young's Return to Atlanta
The Washington Wizards will look to avenge Wednesday's loss in game two against the Atlanta Hawks this week -- and Trae Young's return game in Atlanta
LA Rams vs Washington Commanders: Three Matchups to Watch
The Washington Commanders face the Los Angeles Rams with a depleted D-line, an ascending receiver group, and Puka Nacua lurking to cause issues for the secondary.
The unique heart disease risk factors women face in each stage of life
A new trio of reports from major medical societies outlines how female life stages can uniquely shape heart health. Experts break down what women need to know.
Exclusive: US is 'playing politics' with Patriots
Finnish Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen tells Euronews that European allies have already paid for the Patriot interceptor missiles, but Washington has yet to approve their delivery as Ukraine braces for further Russian attacks on its energy infrastructure.
The blue wave just blew up the 2028 presidential race
The 2026 midterms ended in a massive blue wave that will change the balance of power in Washington and also, maybe, blow up the presidential map for 2028.
Poised for breakout moment in Latin America, Pope Leo also faces test of health
Just weeks after his cancer surgery, Leo will navigate the tide of secularism, deep polarization — and high altitudes.
Nondairy creamer is more popular than ever. But is it healthy?
One researcher said some people are getting as much as 500 calories a day from their coffee.
3 ways fidgeting may actually benefit your health
While fidgeting isn’t a replacement for exercise, small muscle movements throughout the day may help in a few small, albeit temporary, ways.
U.S. Small Business Administration official tours downtown Coeur d'Alene stores
Kelly Chambers, a former Washington State representative and current U.S. Small Business Administration official, gave downtown Coeur d’Alene a positive review. “It’s just exciting to see a really vibrant downtown and the business community working together and that they feel supported by their city and the association,” she said.
Seattleites rally in support of trans girls after state voters approve sports ban
Advocates and allies rallied at Seattle’s Westlake Park Thursday night in support of transgender girls, many still reeling from an election night blow. A state initiative that will restrict trans girls from competing in girls sports was approved by Washington voters, reversing a longstanding policy that has allowed K-12 students to play on teams that match their gender identity.
Judge temporarily halts building work on Trump’s triumphal arch
Federal judge issues 14-day restraining order on any construction work on Washington monument, hours after it was approved by planning commission
Washington voters approve transgender athlete ban
Washington voters are projected to reverse the state’s long-standing policy that has allowed transgender girls to compete on girls’ and women’s school sports teams, according to Decision Desk HQ.&n…
Lawsuits likely over Washington’s ban on trans girls in sports
At least one progressive advocacy group is exploring legal action over a ballot measure set to pass in Washington state that would ban transgender girls from girls’ school sports.
Voters approve measures barring transgender athletes from women’s sports
The measures in Arizona, Colorado and Washington state would restrict transgender students from participating on sports teams that align with their gender identity.
Opponents concede loss in WA ban on trans girls in girls school sports
Opponents conceded passage of a Washington initiative that will ban transgender girls from competing in girls K-12 sports.
Hegseth not under consideration to be appointed to Senate
Neither President Trump nor Sen. Marsha Blackburn, the governor elect, have made moves to get the defense secretary a Senate seat in Tennessee.
Health Brief: Medicare’s big payment shake-up
Plus: A new “STEM wave” is headed to Congress, with doctors and other medical professionals ready to take on health policy fights.
Opinion | Politics Shakes Up the Markets
A tech correction could force Washington to focus on the economy.
Why is morning light crucial to health? Your time change questions, answered.
Answering readers’ questions about why sleep experts oppose permanent daylight saving time.
Election takeaways with ‘Soundside,’ ‘Sound Politics,’ and a whole lot of guests
As Washington state awaited additional ballots to be counted Wednesday afternoon, KUOW’s “Soundside” and “Sound Politics” considered initial takeaways from the midterm elections.
Real Deals: 4 car washes sell for $22.68 million
Four tunnel car washes totaling 16,995 square feet in Benton and Washington counties recently changed hands in separate transactions totaling $22.68 million. The purchase price equals $1,336 per square foot....
WA ‘millionaires tax’ is upheld as Initiative 645 fails
An effort to repeal Washington's 'millionaires tax' has failed, with voters rejecting Initiative 645, which sought to repeal it.
Virginia Tech’s Northern Virginia leader to step down
Lance Collins will step down as Virginia Tech's vice president of the greater Washington, D.C., area in early 2027
Washington voters pass initiative to ban transgender girls in girls’ sports
The first of its kind in Washington state, the initiative requires all girls looking to participate in sports to undergo medical testing — through a genital exam, a hormone test or a chromosome test — before being able to participate on a girls school sports team.
Washington state passes ballot measure banning trans girls from school sports
Measure in Democratic state says students must submit health documents verifying biological sex for girls’ teams
Infant bleeding surged last year as parents refuse vitamin K shot for newborns
Experts say some of the growing skepticism around public health is fueled partly by the Trump administration.
Reaching Across the Aisle to Lower Health Care Costs
Following a panel organized by Penn LDI and Penn Washington, two health policy experts share how both aisles of Congress can reduce health care costs.
Burnham wants to ‘recast’ Chagos Islands deal after US resistance
UK PM says he wants ‘a new discussion’ with Washington over the disputed islands
Do the midterm election results signal a return to decency?
One theme coming out of the midterm election results is that voters seem to demand a return to decency. Bishop Mariann Budde of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, Co-creator of Dignity Index Tim Shriver and MS NOW Analyst Ayman Mohyeldin join Stephanie Ruhle to share their thoughts.
Quin Snyder Praises Corey Kispert’s ‘Incredible’ Mental Toughness
Quin Snyder praised Corey Kispert’s mental toughness after the Hawks wing delivered 9 points off the bench in a 120-105 win over Washington.
Rebounding Continues to Be a Problem for the Washington Wizards
The Wizards have the size and length to dominate the glass, so why do they continue to struggle rebounding? Washington has been outrebounded in five of its first eight games, and it's becoming a problem the team can no longer ignore.
A new business activity tax? Look before you leap, D.C.
Would a new business tax replace the District’s current ones or pile on top of them?
South Korean director Yeon Sang-ho revisits AI themes in latest thriller 'Paradise Lost'
South Korean director Yeon Sang-ho explores artificial intelligence in his films, including his latest, “Paradise Lost.”
Column: When politics is covered like sports, everything is fair game
When sports and politics collide: The Blue Wave in the midterms Tuesday was the political equivalent of the Chicago Bears 73-0 shellacking of Washington in the 1940 NFL championship game.
New estrogen research may change how scientists think about women’s aging brains
Scientists are assessing the potential benefits of hormone therapy for older women’s cognition.
New estrogen research may change how scientists think about women’s aging brains
Scientists are assessing the potential benefits of hormone therapy for older women’s cognition.
A ‘STEM wave’: Democratic doctors, scientists win a record number of seats in the midterms
New members of Congress are expected to help shape the health agenda next year.
Health Care: Don’t Just Fix What They Broke
The new Congress must not only repair what Trump has wrought but focus on immediate relief for the already insured.
What the midterms taught us about the future of the Democratic Party
Conversations with more than a dozen top Democrats, including several openly considering running for president in 2028, showcase a euphoric party that is slightly divided on the way forward.
Rare bipartisan idea gains ground: U.S.-Israel tie needs a break
Democrats and Republicans may be deeply split after the midterms, but a growing number agree on one big idea: The era of unquestioned U.S. support for Israel needs to end.
The U.S. spent 50 years trying to escape oil shocks. They still upend elections.
Even as the energy economy has changed radically, the politics of oil have not.
GOP’s defense of its gerrymandering: The rout could have been even worse
Democrats dismissed Republicans’ arguments as a contorted attempt to justify an expensive and controversial remapping offensive that did not accomplish what it set out to do.
Measure banning trans girls from single-sex K-12 sports projected to pass in Washington
Washington voters approved a ballot measure barring transgender girls from participating on girls’ school sports teams, reversing longstanding state guidance.
North Korea digs in for US stand-off as Democratic midterm wins dim summit hopes
Recent weapons tests signal Pyongyang will lean on Moscow and Beijing rather than bank on Washington talks amid shifting US politics.
Rams latest injury could lead to familiar face against Commanders
A former Commanders' first-round pick could play a primary role against Washington in Week 9.
Commanders add defensive tackle help after multiple injuries
The Commanders were dealt a major blow, losing both Daron Payne and Javon Kinlaw. Now, they're trying to replace them on the roster.
Measure to ban trans girls from girls' sports leads in Washington
More mail ballots will be counted this week.
El-Sayed’s first step to ‘transform’ politics: Erasing money’s influence
Talking with Democratic Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed, who says he wants to end the influence of money in politics: "It unspools everything else."
Memo from Washington: don’t give up on US science
Read the latest news and analysis from Science|Business.
Juliana Stratton’s win marks historic first for women of color in national politics
With Juliana Stratton's election win Tuesday night, she'll join Sen. Tammy Duckworth in Washington, D.C., next year. Together, they mark a historic milestone for Illinois as the first state with two women of color serving simultaneously in the U.S. Senate.
Pennsylvania reports 6th measles-associated death
A 21-year-old unvaccinated woman died after post-partum complications, funeral director said.
The Republican missteps that laid the groundwork for a historic midterm rebuke
A campaign that put a distracted President Donald Trump front and center, and a war no one asked for, led the party into a wall of voter anger.
Julianna Stratton’s win marks historic first for women of color in Illinois politics
With Juliana Stratton's election win Tuesday night, she'll join Sen. Tammy Duckworth in Washington, D.C., next year. Together, they mark a historic milestone for Illinois as the first state with two women of color serving simultaneously in the U.S. Senate.
Political analyst says Senate-elect Jackson should follow Collins’ lead on constituent services
Political analyst Dan Shea, a Colby government professor, said as voters look to Jackson to tackle major issues like health care and the cost of living, Jackson’s transition also will hinge on mastering what experts call the “bread and butter” of Washington politics: constituent services.
CMS Finalizes 2027 Home Health Rule With Sweeping Regulatory Changes
The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized its 2027 home health rule, which contains significant regulatory updates that
Trans sports bans get voter approval in 4 states
Voters in four states — Arizona, Colorado, Nebraska and Washington — are on track to pass or have passed measures to restrict transgender athletes’ participation in sports, a key policy focus of the Trump administration.
Democrat surge brings changes to South Carolina politics
The results of Tuesday’s elections will bring major changes to Washington and the South Carolina State House.
Elon Musk will face scrutiny from Democrats in Washington and Texas after midterms
Democrats are likely to launch investigations into Musk's influence, including his leadership of DOGE and government contracts
Washington Commanders: 29-Year-Old Trade Candidate’s Injury Revealed
Washington Commanders interior defensive lineman Javon Kinlaw suffered an apparent knee injury in Week 6 against the San Francisco 49ers. Coming off a BYE, Kinlaw did not practice during Week 8 and did not play against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Commanders placed him on injured reserve on Tuesday. This is the second defensive lineman to […] The post Washington Commanders: 29-Year-Old Trade Candidate’s Injury Revealed appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
Quentin Lake says Justin Herbert was ‘seeing ghosts’ against Rams
The Los Angeles Rams are currently gearing up for their upcoming game on the road vs the Washington Commanders. The Rams are coming off a dominant home win over the spiraling Los Angeles Chargers , one in which they held the Chargers’ offense to just nine points on the afternoon. Now, Rams safety Quentin Lake has given his glowing review of how the […] The post Quentin Lake says Justin Herbert was ‘seeing ghosts’ against Rams appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Just the Stats: Penn State vs Washington
The Nittany Lions roll to the west coast after winning in October for the first time since 2024.
32 Judges Unanimously Reject Prediction Markets Illegal Sports Betting
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Dominick Freda, Legal Director of Better Markets, issued the following statement regarding the Ninth Circuit’s unanimous decision rejecting Kalshi’s rehearing petition and the Second Circuit’s rejection of Kalshi and Coinbase’s requests to be allowed to continue running their illegal sports betting business while that court decides their cases: “Not one! That is how
Kansas just elected a Democrat. His message to Washington? Be decent
The Methodist pastor who flipped a Republican Senate seat says voters want more than political change. He tells NPR what he heard from Kansans about decency, faith and finding common ground.
Among Democrats’ first affordability targets: Health care
The incoming congressional majority will work to restore federal Affordable Care Act subsidies and Medicaid funding early next year, officials say.
Democratic women surge past 100 House seats as Republican women lose ground
Voters also elected the country’s first Black and first Native American female governors as women won a record number of governorships.
Science advocates react to Democrats' historic midterm rout: 'It's a new day in Washington'
Researchers and advocates say they hope the 'blue wave' could signal more accountability after two years of attacks on science
Vance blames Republicans’ midterm losses on Iran war, cost of living
Vice President JD Vance, a potential 2028 presidential contender, broke sharply with the president in owning the failures of the administration’s policies.
Leading the Health Care Workforce Through Change: Leadership, Policy, and Innovation in Action
On Sept. 17, human resources (HR) and employee relations leaders from seven essential hospitals gathered in Washington, D.C., for “Leading the Health Care Workforce Through Change: Leadership, Policy, and Innovation in Action.” Hosted by America’s Essential Hospitals and Essential Hospitals Institute with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the convening focused on strategies for […]
I’m a scientific researcher. This ethics board has soul-crushing side effects.
Institutional review boards can safeguard human subjects without burying scientists in paperwork.
Trump has defied political consequences for years. The midterms changed that
The elections were a categorical repudiation of a Republican president who has spent the first half of his second term governing without regard to consequences.
Historic election reshapes Georgia's political future: Here's what happened
Georgia voters made history Tuesday, electing Keisha Lance Bottoms as the state's first female governor, returning Sen. Jon Ossoff to Washington and flipping several statewide offices to Democrats.
Election 2026 live updates: Democrats take Congress as Trump distances himself from historic losses
Democrats have taken control of the House and Senate and are poised to launch a wave of investigations into President Donald Trump's administration.
Democratic candidates Acton, Brown win on historic night in Ohio politics
Voters selected in the first woman to be elected governor in Ohio and returned former U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown to Washington.
CVS Health Stock Leads Defensive U.S. Dividend Value Picks
Washington has just handed investors a plot twist. A Democratic sweep of Congress, fresh worries over debt ceiling fights and pressure on Treasury yields are shaking sentiment, yet pockets of dividend-paying value stocks may quietly benefit from the reset in expectations. This article walks through three U.S. dividend payers from our value-focused screener that appear closely tied to these political crosswinds and explains why each could deserve a second look now. The three stocks below are...
Washington voters backing initiative to keep transgender girls out of girls’ sports
Washington state voters backing initiative to ban transgender girls from girls' sports, election results show
A Political Reckoning Shatters Trump’s Grip on Washington
Republican midterm losses leave the president weakened during his final two years in the White House.
WATCH: Sen. Chuck Schumer speaks after Democrats win control of Senate
The longtime Democratic leader told reporters in Washington that “Americans voted for change” and that there had been a “generational remake of the Senate map.”
Democrats win control of the U.S. House
Democrats win the U.S. House and take unified control of Congress as voters deliver resounding rebuke to Trump.
Washington initiative to ban trans students from girls’ sports ahead in early returns
A statewide ban on transgender students competing in girls’ school sports was leading on election night, according to early tallies.
How the Stock Market Is Reacting to the Midterm Elections
U.S. stock futures fell as the first results came in, but later traded higher as investors assessed the outlook for artificial intelligence and other key sectors as the balance of power shifts in Washington.
Asking Eric: GLP-1 use disrupts friend group
Letter writer wants dinners with her friends to be enjoyable again.
Democrats take control of the Senate after winning key midterm races
Democrats have won the U.S. Senate, ending Republican dominance in Washington by harnessing voters' frustration with President Donald Trump.
Effort to ban trans girls in K-12 school sports leads Tuesday night
Washington is among the first states in the nation to put the question of transgender girls' participation in school sports directly before voters.