The stroke of a pen signals hope and caution for Muslim Americans ‘Am I hopeful? Yes. Will this finish it, in the sense that discrimination against Muslim Americans will be done and over with in the next year or two? Absolutely not.’ Andy Hurst Kim Malcolm Play AudioListen 6 mins
Empathize with Trump voters? A Progressive and a Libertarian agree to disagree Two multiracial Biden voters in Seattle meet at Curiosity Club and learn that a political disagreement can be the start of a conversation instead of the end of one. Kristin Leong Play AudioListen 7 mins
Washington Republican defends impeachment vote amid backlash While former President Trump is on trial in the Senate, Rep. Jaime Herrera Buetler (R-WA) has come under fire with some of her constituents for being one of 10 Republicans who voted to impeach him in the U.S. House. David Hyde Play AudioListen 2 mins
Cheney's out, and so are Durkan's texts, apparently: This week in Washington politics Congressional Republicans voted to strip Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney of her leadership post this week; it was a punishment of sorts for her outspoken opposition to former President Donald Trump. And here in Seattle, could there be room for a center-right candidate in the largely progressive mayoral race? Katie Campbell Paige Browning David Hyde Play AudioListen 8 mins
Port Orchard man pleads guilty to involvement in the January 6th insurrection John M. Cameron, who was arrested in January 2022, reached a plea deal with federal prosecutors last week and is now awaiting sentencing. Paige Browning Play AudioListen 2 mins
A Trump-ey political fight in SW Washington Moderate Republican voters are taking center stage in Washington’s third congressional district. Trump-backed Republican Joe Kent and Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez are both vying for those votes. The race is getting national attention because the outcome could sway which party holds control of the house of representatives. Oregon Public Broadcasting’s Troy Brynelson tells us how each candidate is making their case, and how voters are responding. Clare McGrane Patricia Murphy Play AudioListen 14 mins
WA Republican Newhouse won’t say if he’ll endorse Trump Donald Trump just smoked the competition in the Iowa Caucuses. But Republican Congressman Dan Newhouse of central Washington State won't say if he’ll endorse him, even if Trump ends up being the GOP nominee. Newhouse was one of just 10 Republicans in the U.S. House who voted to impeach Trump after the January 6th attack. David Hyde
In bright blue King County, these Trump voters are feeling good This presidential election, every state moved to the political right. Washington did, too, a little bit. Here in bright blue King County, about a quarter million people voted for President-elect Donald Trump, according to polling data. How are they feeling about the big win? We went to South King County to find out. Casey Martin Play AudioListen 5 mins
Washington voters agree — tax the wealthy The election dust has settled in Washington state and for the first time in over a decade residents have overwhelmingly voted in favor of taxing the wealthy. Teo Popescu
As some Washington law enforcement leaders vow to help with mass deportations, immigration advocates prepare to resist A Washington law that’s designed to protect immigrant rights could see new challenges as President-elect Donald Trump takes office. The state’s sanctuary law restricts how local law enforcement can aid federal immigration officials, but some Washington state counties appear eager to help Trump fulfill his promise of mass deportations. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez Play AudioListen 5 mins
