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Democrats begin to consider VP Harris at the top of their ticket
There are signs the Democratic party will accept Kamala Harris if Joe Biden steps down.
Bridging the Pacific: Tairāwhiti and Washington unite over disaster risks
A delegation explores disaster readiness with First Nations people in Washington.
Washington DC: Dig a little deeper and it's a city to rival NYC
There's so much more than presidents and politics.
Hunter Biden to plead not guilty to firearms charges
He has also been under investigation for his business dealings.
Doctors explain what may be causing Mitch McConnell’s ‘freezing’ spells
McConnell's episodes show no evidence of stroke or seizure disorder but questions linger.
Witness in Trump’s classified documents case retracted false testimony
False testimony retracted, new information that implicated the former president provided.
Trump ‘irritated’ judge did not call him ‘President’
Former US President speaks to a cheering crowd hours after pleading not guilty.
Bad boy! Biden dog attacked Secret Service personnel 10 times in four months
One incident was so serious it required the injured agent to be treated in hospital.
Republicans in Congress may launch an impeachment inquiry of Joe Biden
So far the House’s probes have not proven any wrongdoing.
Road trip to Walla Walla: The ultimate road trip out of Seattle
If you're after an alternative roadie to Route 66, try Washington Wine Country.
‘A new beginning’: Blinken and Xi pledge stability
US Secretary of State makes gains but leaves Beijing with one big request denied.
Blinken arrives in Beijing to cool soaring US-China tensions
The list of disagreements and potential conflict points is long.
Supreme Court rejects case of woman on Alabama death
Heather Leavell-Keaton helped her boyfriend kill his two young children.
A-lister’s wife's plane ‘plunges 4000 feet’
This star's wife was on board a Lufthansa flight struck by severe turbulence.
'Go check your closets': US leaders lash out after document breaches
The highest US secrets are not necessarily safe with the highest officials.
Proud Boys' sedition trial opens 2 years after US Capitol riot
The high-profile trial into Proud Boys' role in Jan 6, 2021 riot has opened in Washington.
McCarthy finally elected US House speaker
Not since the Civil War era has a speaker’s vote dragged through so many rounds of voting.
US senator offers deal to end stalemate on Capitol riot anniversary
The US House standoff is in its fourth day - also the 2nd anniversary of the Capitol riot.
US House speaker stalemate drags into third day
The impasse comes as Congress is set to mark the anniversary of the Capitol riot.
US Congress approves new election rules in Capitol riot response
It's the strongest effort yet to avoid repeat of Trump’s attempt at overturning result.
Trump ‘lit fire’ of insurrection: US Capitol riot final report damning
Final report by US House select committee investigating Jan 6 attack has been released.
US Speaker’s husband Paul Pelosi attack: Man told cops of ‘evil’ in Washington
David DePape broke into the Pelosis’ San Francisco home seeking to kidnap Nancy Pelosi.
'Our families are validated': Biden signs gay marriage bill into law
'This law and the love it defends strike a blow against hate in all its forms.'
'Landmark achievement': Fusion breakthrough could be climate, energy game-changer
Unlike other nuclear reactions, it doesn’t create radioactive waste.
Explainer: Trump’s subpoena and what’s next for the US Capitol riot panel
Subpoena a last effort to get the full story of the insurrection as the inquiry concludes.
Horrifying find in woman's hotel room
Two men have been charged with the gruesome murder in Washington state.
Residents nervous at drug lord's bid for early release
A ghost of an ugly crime-riddle past has been reborn, forcing a public reckoning.