National Politics

Politics Dick's Sporting Goods suspends sales of certain rifles (Photo Gallery)

By Associated Press Published: Dec 18, 2012 at 1:32 PM PDT Last Updated: Dec 18, 2012 at 5:12 PM PDT

A sporting goods chain says it's suspending sales of modern rifles nationwide because of the school shooting in Connecticut.

Politics President says he won't go after Washington over legalized pot

By Associated Press and KOMO News Staff Published: Dec 14, 2012 at 9:43 AM PDT Last Updated: Dec 14, 2012 at 5:32 PM PDT

President Barack Obama says he won't go after Washington state and Colorado for legalizing marijuana.

Politics Northwest mill owners take aim at subsidized products from China (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Tom Adams KVAL News Published: Nov 21, 2012 at 5:31 PM PDT Last Updated: Nov 21, 2012 at 5:31 PM PDT

Northwest mill owners say China is dumping the country's subsidized hardwood products in the U.S. market.

Politics Will feds let marijuana laws stand without a fight?

By GENE JOHNSON Associated Press Published: Nov 7, 2012 at 12:35 PM PDT Last Updated: Nov 7, 2012 at 12:35 PM PDT

Washington joined Colorado in voting to become the first states to legalize and tax the sale of marijuana for recreational use, but people shouldn't expect to be able to buy a bag of legitimate weed any time soon.

Politics Photos: People around the world celebrate Obama's victory (Photo Gallery)

By Associated Press Published: Nov 7, 2012 at 12:33 PM PDT Last Updated: Nov 7, 2012 at 12:33 PM PDT

Scenes from the around the globe as people watched the U.S. presidential election.

Politics Smokers celebrate as state legalizes marijuana (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By GENE JOHNSON, Associated Press Published: Dec 31, 2012 at 12:10 PM PDT Last Updated: Dec 31, 2012 at 12:10 PM PDT

The crowds of happy people lighting joints under Seattle's Space Needle early Thursday morning with nary a police officer in sight bespoke the new reality: Marijuana is legal under Washington state law.

Politics Obama powers to re-election despite weak economy (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By DAVID ESPO AP Special Correspondent Published: Nov 7, 2012 at 12:52 AM PDT Last Updated: Nov 7, 2012 at 6:37 AM PDT

President Barack Obama rolled to re-election Tuesday night, vanquishing former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney despite a weak economy that plagued his first term and put a crimp in the middle class dreams of millions.

Politics Romney concedes defeat (Video)

By KASIE HUNT Associated Press Published: Nov 7, 2012 at 12:51 AM PDT Last Updated: Nov 7, 2012 at 12:51 AM PDT

Mitt Romney has conceded defeat in the presidential contest.

Politics Republicans renew their control of House

By ALAN FRAM Associated Press Published: Nov 6, 2012 at 9:01 PM PDT Last Updated: Nov 7, 2012 at 1:27 AM PDT

Republicans recaptured control of the House early Wednesday, besting Democrats in a billion-dollar battle and ensuring that the chamber will be dominated by their conservative agenda. Reacting to President Barack Obama's re-election, House Speaker John Boehner said the voters want both parties to find common ground on repairing the economy.

Politics Obama headed to second term as president

By Associated Press Published: Nov 6, 2012 at 10:10 PM PDT Last Updated: Nov 6, 2012 at 10:10 PM PDT

President Barack Obama has been re-elected to a second term, defeating Republican Mitt Romney in a hard-fought race in which the economy was the dominant issue.

Politics Exit polls reveal mood of Oregon voters

By The Associated Press Published: Nov 6, 2012 at 11:27 PM PDT Last Updated: Nov 6, 2012 at 11:27 PM PDT

An early look at voter views of Tuesday's elections, according to preliminary data from exit polling conducted in Oregon for The Associated Press and television networks.

Politics Suspense to the end, Obama, Romney yield to voters (Video)

By NEDRA PICKLER Associated Press Published: Nov 6, 2012 at 8:04 AM PDT Last Updated: Nov 6, 2012 at 2:24 PM PDT

Two fierce competitors who've given their all, President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney now yield center stage to voters Tuesday for an Election Day choice that will frame the contours of government and the nation for years to come.

Politics Obama, Romney pursue last votes as race enters final hours (Photo Gallery)

By KASIE HUNT Associated Press Published: Nov 5, 2012 at 8:10 AM PDT Last Updated: Nov 5, 2012 at 3:27 PM PDT

One day left in their stubbornly close race, President Barack Obama and challenger Mitt Romney are storming through a final exhaustive campaign push Monday that won't end until the wee hours of Election Day in pursuit of every possible vote.

Politics Not much to 'Like' about political Facebook posts, many say (Video)

By Emily Sinovic KATU News Published: Oct 25, 2012 at 8:41 AM PDT Last Updated: Oct 25, 2012 at 11:22 AM PDT

One out of every five Facebook users has unfriended, blocked or hidden somebody from their newsfeed because they just can't stand seeing the sometimes pretty snarky and colorful comments, according to the Pew Research Center.

Politics Take this presidential debate quiz; plus, interactive fact check

By The Associated Press Published: Oct 23, 2012 at 5:33 PM PDT Last Updated: Oct 25, 2012 at 2:46 PM PDT

AP Interactive: 2012 Presidential Election.