Politics UW researchers find online rumors, but no major disinformation, after Trump assassination attempt Researchers identified no major disinformation campaign by outside actors. Instead, it's rumors that circulated spontaneously by people trying to get attention for themselves or their causes. Ann Dornfeld KUOW Staff
Elections Biden failed to wow in the first presidential debate. WA Dems want voters to focus on November Democratic party leaders in Washington state focused not on President Joe Biden's lackluster performance but rather on the stark ideological contrast between him and former President Donald Trump. Katie Campbell
Politics How does Trump's trial end? It may hinge on how jurors feel about sex and privacy The Trump's Trials team breaks down why prosecutors have a timeline problem, what Michael Cohen's testimony so far has shown, and why it may all come down to a question of sex and privacy in the end. Tyler Bartlam Scott Detrow
Politics Biden and Trump confirm June and September debates in social media back and forth President Biden and former President Donald Trump aren't on board with the Commission on Presidential Debates. They've agreed to network-hosted events on June 27, with CNN and Sept. 10, with ABC News. Mara Liasson
Politics Michael Cohen, a key witness in the Trump hush money trial, returns to the stand He once boasted of being Donald Trump's "protector" but now he is testifying to lying for Trump's benefit, including about payments made to an adult film star ahead of the 2016 election. Ximena Bustillo
Politics These people waited hours to see the Trump hush-money trial up close. Here's why New Yorkers and tourists alike stand in line outside the Manhattan criminal court with hopes of securing a spot in one of the rooms where the trial against former President Donald Trump can be viewed. Ximena Bustillo
Politics Stormy Daniels continues testimony in Trump's criminal trial Today is the second day of testimony for adult film star Stormy Daniels. On Tuesday she testified to a nondisclosure agreement and settlement deal with former President Donald Trump. Ximena Bustillo
Politics Trump's speeches follow a familiar playlist, featuring greatest hits among new tunes Donald Trump's campaign speeches are like his signature rally playlists — never the same topics in the same order, heavy on the greatest hits but with room to riff on what's popular. Stephen Fowler
National Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago classified documents case is delayed indefinitely by judge The classified documents trial had been scheduled to begin May 20. But months of delays had slowed the case as prosecutors pushed for the trial to begin before the November presidential election Russell Lewis
Politics Here are the courtroom sketch artists drawing Trump's hush money trial Elizabeth Williams, Christine Cornell and Jane Rosenberg are among a dwindling group of courtroom sketch artists. "It's about trying to draw the most honest and true and real moment," Williams says. Joe Hernandez
