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The hardest job in Washington? A look at those who have served as chief of staff for Trump

Susie Wiles' reward for steering Donald Trump's successful presidential campaign will be the toughest job in Washington.

Opinion | Donald Trump and the media: a look back and a look ahead to the next four years

Four media experts and analysts discuss how the press covered Trump in this election cycle and what to expect going forward

Washington County schools halt use of drinking fountains due to lead concerns

Five schools in Washington County, Virginia, will cease using drinking fountains after recent tests revealed varying levels of lead in the water

Who is Susie Wiles, Donald Trump's new White House chief of staff?

WASHINGTON -- With her selection as President-elect Donald Trump's incoming White House chief of staff, veteran Florida political strategist Susie Wiles moves from a largely behind-the-scenes role of campaign co-chair to the high-profile position of the ...

Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, days after election of Trump

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Thursday, setting the latest path for borrowing costs just two days after the victory of President-Elect Donald Trump.

The 2024 election results don’t prove stolen election claims about 2020. Voters’ choices can change.

From election to election, it isn’t unusual or a sign of fraud for voters to shift support from one party to another or to choose not to vote

Upthegrove elected WA lands commissioner

King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove has defeated former U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler in the race to become Washington’s next commissioner of public lands. As of 5:30 p.m. Thursday, about 53.1% of ballots were cast for Upthegrove, compared to ...

The story of how Trump went from diminished ex-president to a victor once again

With his commanding victory over Kamala Harris, Donald Trump has achieved a stunning political comeback that seemed unimaginable after his refusal to accept his loss in the 2020 election ended with his supporters violently storming the Capitol.

Week 10 Blog: Adding a playmaker

Plenty of respect: Linebacker Patrick Queen did exactly what was required during the Steelers bye weekend. He relaxed. "It was a chance to reset, refocus," said Queen. "Just to be able to get your body right, your mind right, have a little time off to yourself.

Washington braces for tough foe, conditions at No. 6 Penn State

When white-out conditions are discussed around the University of Washington campus in Seattle, the phrase refers to difficulty driving in the snow.

Watch: Kamala Harris' full concession speech

Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a concession speech in the race for president Wednesday, her first public comments on the loss to Donald Trump. Here's the full video and text of her address.

Here are the states where abortion rights prevailed in the 2024 election

While the country fell short of electing its first woman president, voters in seven states approved ballot measures to protect or expand abortion rights Tuesday.

Warren Washington, Groundbreaking Climate Scientist, Dies at 88

He invented a computer model that made it possible to measure human-induced climate change. He also helped break a color barrier in science.

Laura Washington: Washington Park is a palette of Black life in Chicago. I’ll see you there.

A new book of photography from the summer of 1987 presents powerful black-and-white images of Park and its people.