Washington state orders emergency ban on flavored vape products
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has called for the state to impose an emergency ban on all flavored vaping products, including those that contain nicotine and THC.
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Democratic candidates unveil sweeping climate proposals
A series of top Democratic presidential candidates have released sweeping plans to combat climate change over the last two weeks, putting the issue front and center ahead of CNN's climate crisis town halls on Wednesday night.
Elizabeth Warren embraces Jay Inslee's climate change platform
Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Tuesday announced she would adopt Washington Gov. Jay Inslee's 10-year climate plan, while also expanding on his blueprint with a series of additional investments costing $1 trillion to offer additional protections to workers and help fund a radical transition of American infrastructure and industry away from fossil fuels.
Julián Castro rolls out $10 trillion plan to fight climate change
Former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro released on Tuesday his plan to combat climate change, outlining the 2020 Democratic presidential candidate's approach to what he calls the "greatest existential threat to our future" ahead of his appearance at CNN's climate crisis town hall on Wednesday in New York.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee drops out of presidential race
Democratic Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday announced he is suspending his presidential campaign.
Study: 'Red flag' laws can play a role in preventing mass shootings
Determining how to prevent mass shootings in the United States has been a complicated debate, but there's new evidence that one intervention could play a role in reducing the violence: "red flag" orders.
2 more states to offer 3rd gender option on driver's licenses
Washington state and Pennsylvania will offer a third gender option on driver's licenses, so people who don't identify as female or male can choose X instead.
2020 Dems Klobuchar and Inslee unveil education plans
If elected president, Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota wants a federal funding match to increase teacher salaries, while Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee plans on enlisting the US Education Department to help fight climate change.
What Elizabeth Warren, Beto O'Rourke, others aim to do tonight
The first Democratic presidential debate on Wednesday will have all eyes on Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who -- because of a random draw -- will be the only candidate polling in the top five on the stage.
Readers' guide to the first Democratic debate
Tonight, 10 challengers for the Democratic 2020 presidential nomination will face off in the first debate of the season. After months of campaign coverage, the two-hour event will finally give voters a chance to watch Democratic candidates exchange views on a variety of issues, from health care and immigration to taxes and climate change. While they will likely spend a fair amount of time attacking the policies of President Donald Trump, the debate will also be an opportunity for candidates...
