"Washington State Judge Denies Effort to Remove Trump from Ballot"

A judge in Washington State has denied a legal challenge to remove former President Donald Trump from the state's primary ballot, stating that the secretary of state had acted within his duties by including Trump. This ruling comes amidst nationwide battles over Trump's eligibility for the presidency, with formal challenges filed in at least 35 states. The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in Trump's appeal of a Colorado decision, which could determine his eligibility for the ballot nationally. The issue could resurface after the primary, depending on Trump's legal fortunes, as Washington State law allows voters to seek the removal of a candidate from the general election ballot if convicted of a felony.