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President Trump ending Gateway Project's funding has national, local political implications

The future of the Gateway Project, a lifeline linking New York and New Jersey, appears to hinge on what happens in Washington. Read More

Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton indicted

John Bolton, President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser-turned-adversary, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Maryland. Bolton, who has been under investigation for alleged ... Read More

With dancing frogs and naked bikers, Portland resists Trump's National Guard troops

In Portland, Oregon, public sentiment runs strongly against Trump's plan to send in the National Guard. The city is fighting back in offbeat ways. Read More

The House Democrats who were outraised by primary challengers: From the Politics Desk

Fourteen House Democratic incumbents are facing primary challengers who raised at least $100,000 from July through September, with nine also outraised by their primary opponents. The number includes ... Read More

How are Trump and national politics shaping your vote in WA?

We want to hear from you on what's driving your decision in the 2025 general election and if the return of the Trump administration is shaping your vote. Read More

Democrats keep the focus on health care in the shutdown fight: From the Politics Desk

It added that voters are siding with Democrats’ health care funding demands, that “Republicans are starting to feel the heat” on the issue and that the GOP’s political pain will worsen “the longer and ... Read More

Poll: More Americans now agree political violence may be necessary to right the country

On hot button issues, a majority say children should be vaccinated; controlling gun violence is more important than gun rights; and Epstein files should be released, in a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. Read More

CBS News poll finds Americans say political violence unacceptable; concerned about more of it in future

Notably, Americans of all political stripes say violence is unacceptable; there's no meaningful difference between views of partisans on this. There are some differences according to age, though, with ... Read More

Court docs: Trump administration deployed Oregon National Guard after state didn't act

PORTLAND, Ore. — Legal documents obtained by KGW show that the Trump administration ordered 200 Oregon National Guard members into federal service on Sunday, one day after the state failed to act on a ... Read More

How Missouri took the spotlight in national battle over gender-affirming care for children

Since 2023, access to puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones has been restricted as Missouri has drawn national attention and political outcry. Read More

‘I got older and became a communist’: Deleted posts show Maine Senate hopeful’s raw views on politics, war and police

Graham Platner, a Marine veteran turned oyster farmer, now disavows posts he made years ago, saying they came from a time when he felt disillusioned and angry and expressed those emotions online. Read More