The billionaires duel: Musk and Bezos in Trump’s Washington
Elon Musk is considered a "shadow president" in the new administration. Jeff Bezos, his rival, has become friendly toward Donald Trump, Jon Talton writes.
Trump’s Billionaire Brigade Is Headed to Washington. Should That Be Worrying?
The president-elect has tapped at least nine billionaires for his administration, raising questions about financial conflicts of interest and the GOP’s commitment to the middle class.
Trump takeover of Washington begins as he holds court from Palm Beach
The epicenter of Donald Trump’s transition is gradually shifting from south Florida to Washington, DC, to prepare for the president-elect’s return to the country’s seat of power, even as he prefers to bask in the afterglow of his electoral triumph from Mar-a-Lago.
Democrats flip southwest Washington state Senate seat following recount
A recount has confirmed Democrat Adrian Cortes’ victory in a fierce contest for an open seat in the Washington state Senate. Cortes, a Battle Ground council member, defeated Republican Brad Benton by 173 votes following a machine recount of ballots cast in the 18th Legislative District in southwest Washington.
Md. Sen. Alonzo Washington announces bid for Pr. George’s County executive
Five prominent Democrats in Prince George’s are now vying for a chance to replace Angela Alsobrooks, who is on her way to becoming Maryland’s first Black U.S. Senator.
Washington Senate special election to feature Caldier vs political newcomer
Rep. Michelle Caldier, R-Gig Harbor, has announced that she is running for State Senate in the 26th Legislative District, and on Wednesday she learned who her opponent will be. The Nov. 2025 contest will be a special election to fill the remaining term of the seat vacated by Sen.
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Washington state emerging as a national leader in climate battle
As prospects for federal progress dim, environmentalists across the state are celebrating major electoral wins
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Washington state voters banned gas bans. Now they’re in court.
Environmentalists and local officials say voters were misled about a ballot referendum that protects the gas industry.
Washington's odd couple
Politicians on both sides of the aisle say they want a 10% credit card interest rate cap. The move would save consumers money and upend the industry.
RFK Jr.’s daughter-in-law met with Ratcliffe about CIA job: Washington Post
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s daughter-in-law took a private meeting with John Ratcliffe, President-elect Trump’s pick to run the CIA, in an apparent bid for a high ranking position within the agency,
Trump’s bringing several billionaires — and their conflicts — to Washington
From Howard Lutnick to Warren Stephens, several of Trump's uber wealthy picks could face scrutiny in the Senate.
Wake up with the Washington Examiner: Why DC Democrats are doubtful and an energetic debt solution from Jim Justice
Democrats and Republicans in Congress have a long history of interfering with Washington, D.C.'s independence.