A run for their money: Young candidates rival older incumbents in midterm fundraising As a growing crop of young candidates challenge longtime Democratic incumbents, some are not just breaking through in the money race, but outraising their opponents altogether. Stephen Fowler
Seattle Mayor Wilson wants to expand tiny house villages — with volunteers’ help Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is beginning to sketch out her vision for expanding homeless shelters in Seattle. Though some big details are unclear, her administration is looking to expand tiny house villages and shelters. Scott Greenstone
Bill barring law enforcement from wearing masks inches closer to becoming Washington law A bill banning law enforcement officers working in Washington state from wearing face coverings looks poised to become law. Sarah Mizes-Tan
Trump faces criticism for not have evacuation plans in place before starting the war As Iranian strikes target U.S. facilities across the Middle East, the State Department races to evacuate thousands of Americans caught in a rapidly evolving war zone. Michele Kelemen
Senate committee advances Trump's nominee for public lands chief President Trump's controversial nominee to lead the nation's largest public lands agency faces an initial confirmation vote Wednesday as Democrats point to his past support to sell federal lands. Kirk Siegler
A split Senate votes against measure to constrain Trump's authorities in Iran Democrats in the Senate were facing an uphill climb Wednesday in their push to restrain President Trump's ability to wage war against Iran. Claudia Grisales
Washington governor: Passage of income tax could slip to 2027 Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson warned Tuesday that the income tax Democratic state lawmakers are pressing to approve in the next nine days might have to wait until next year. Jerry Cornfield/Washington State Standard
GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales heads to a runoff in Texas amid a new ethics probe in the House Texas Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales has faced increasing pressure from his party to resign or drop out of his race after allegations of an affair with a staffer. Barbara Sprunt
A Biden-era rule sought to stabilize child care. Why Trump wants it gone The Trump administration has proposed repealing a Biden-era rule that required states to change how they pay out child care subsidies, citing the potential for fraud. Andrea Hsu
Trump claims there would have been a nuclear war if U.S. didn't strike Iran first President Trump offered a new reason Tuesday for the U.S. strikes on Iran, saying it was his opinion that the country was going to strike first. A Martínez