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Julie Chávez Rodríguez grew up in the labor movement. Now she runs Biden's campaign

Chávez Rodríguez is the granddaughter of labor leader César Chávez. President Biden has chosen her to run his reelection campaign.
- Franco Ordoñez
Inslee is Out-lee: The governor on 'passing the torch' and his future plans

In the last few days, Governor Inslee called for a special session to address Washington’s drug possession laws - or lack thereof. He signed seven new climate and energy bills into law. And, oh yeah, he announced he’s not running for re-election next year.
- Libby Denkmann
He's trying to fix the IRS and has $80 billion to play with. This is his plan

There are two competing trends: The population of the U.S. has grown at the same time as the workforce of the IRS has shrunk. A 10-year, $80 billion plan aims to tackle the agency's troubles.
- Patrick Wood
Jury convicts 4 Proud Boys, including WA resident, on seditious conspiracy charge

After four months of trial, a jury has convicted Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and other members of the far-right club of seditious conspiracy for their roles on Jan. 6, 2021.
- Carrie Johnson
Library funding becomes the 'nuclear option' as the battle over books escalates

Some libraries are now facing an existential threat: They could lose their public funding over books deemed inappropriate for young readers.
- Tovia Smith
There's a toxic brew of mistrust toward U.S. institutions. It's got real consequences

Republicans are lambasting Democrats' attempts at uniform ethics standards at the Supreme Court as partisan politics. It's just the latest chapter in a decline in national unity.
- Domenico Montanaro
Washington Republicans believe governor's race is winnable

Washington State Republicans have a problem. They hope to replace Governor Jay Inslee now that he’s bowing out. But their party hasn't won a gubernatorial race here since 1980.
- David Hyde
Voter turnout for the 2022 midterm elections was the 2nd highest since 2000

Voter turnout for last year's elections was the second highest for a midterms since 2000, and close to half of voters cast ballots early or by mail, estimates from a Census Bureau survey show.
- Hansi Lo Wang
The U.S. could run out of cash to pay its bills by June 1, Yellen warns Congress

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned lawmakers that unless the debt ceiling is raised soon, the federal government may not have enough money to pay its bills as early as June 1.
- Scott Horsley
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee will not run for re-election in 2024

Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee will not run for re-election in 2024, opening the gates for a new Democratic candidate after three terms in office.
- Dyer Oxley

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