August 8, 2024, 4:54pm Nation & World
Responding to months of pressure from veterans advocates and elected officials, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced Thursday that it will change a widely criticized rule that excludes the most disabled veterans from subsidized housing designed for them. Read story
August 8, 2024, 1:52pm Politics
The makings of a presidential ticket began in an unusual spot six months ago: a Minnesota abortion clinic. Read story
August 8, 2024, 1:43pm Politics
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's military record has come under scrutiny since he was named as Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate on the Democratic presidential ticket, with Republicans questioning both Walz's characterization of his time in uniform and his departure from service. Read story
August 8, 2024, 1:11pm Election
When Rep. Dan Newhouse was first elected in 2014 to represent central Washington in Congress, he did it by beating fellow Republican Clint Didier by a single percentage point in the general election after a primary in which Didier won about 30% of votes and Newhouse won roughly a quarter. Read story
August 8, 2024, 12:49pm Latest News
Donald Trump gave an hourlong news conference Wednesday in which he recommitted to debating Vice President Kamala Harris and taunted her while also repeating old falsehoods and lashing out at questions about the enthusiasm her campaign is receiving. Read story
August 8, 2024, 9:30am Business
Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, are set to play up their support for organized labor during an appearance at a Detroit-area union hall as the new Democratic ticket lavishes attention on a crucial base of support. Read story
August 8, 2024, 8:10am Election
After a hard-fought and high-dollar contest between the Democrats in the race, Republican Pete Serrano and Democrat Nick Brown appeared to be advancing Tuesday in the contest to become the state’s next attorney general. Read story
August 7, 2024, 7:19pm Nation & World
Hunter Biden was hired by a Romanian businessman accused of corruption who was trying to “influence U.S. government policy” during Joe Biden's term as vice president, prosecutors said in court papers Wednesday. Read story