U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell urged Congress to restore the Federal Trade Commission's authority to return money to consumers victimized by illegal scams, fraud and other unfair or deceptive practices.
As housing waiting lists and homelessness have taken center stage during this year's mayoral race, Spokane's lack of affordable housing has become one of the biggest issues at play and Tuesday, it garnered the attention of a U.S. Senator.
Washington Senator Maria Cantwell on Wednesday called for acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan to testify before Congress.
Spokane-area universities and community colleges are teaming up to host a senatorial debate this month featuring Maria Cantwell and Susan Hutchison.
Democratic incumbent U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell and Republican challenger Susan Hutchison sparred on topics ranging from tax cuts to trade wars to gun policy in their first of two debates before next month's election.
Legislation sponsored by Washington senators Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray to pay the Spokane Tribe for lands taken during construction of the Grand Coulee Dam.
In a letter to written to President Trump Wednesday, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell and Senator Lindsey Graham called for greater action from the federal government to defend the U.S. energy grid from cyber attacks.
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell joined other Democratic senators today to demand President Trump take action on rising gas prices in advance of the summer driving season.
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell questioned the Forest Service's decision to eliminate its contracts for all its water scoopers and change the way its air tankers are contracted ahead of the 2018 fire season Tuesday.
During a business meeting Thursday to consider pending legislation, Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Maria Cantwell voiced support for S. 2503, the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act.
A Democratic senator is calling for the investigation into Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's travel to include his use of government helicopters.
While Congress continues to push for tax reform, senators from across the aisle debated Tuesday evening over the likely ramifications of the GOP tax bill.
Washington's two Democratic senators are being criticized for their votes against a proposal aimed at making it easier to import inexpensive prescription drugs from Canada.
SEATTLE (AP) — U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell is urging stronger measures to protect Washington state from oil spills after Canada's government approved a pipeline expansion project that would dramatically increase oil tankers through the Salish Sea.The Washington state Democrat on Wednesday asked President Barack Obama to engage with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the issue.
