$1.9T COVID-19 relief bill is far from a reality; Senate debate ahead
The $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill would send $1,400 checks to Americans, extend federal unemployment benefits, and help struggling industries.
The $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill would send $1,400 checks to Americans, extend federal unemployment benefits, and help struggling industries.
Governor Evers floats allowing K-12 schools to open before Sept. 1
Allowing schools to open earlier and bolstering their summer school offerings are both being floated by Gov. Tony Evers as ways to help students catch up after a year of virtual learning during the coronavirus pandemic.
Allowing schools to open earlier and bolstering their summer school offerings are both being floated by Gov. Tony Evers as ways to help students catch up after a year of virtual learning during the coronavirus pandemic.
‘Neanderthal thinking’: Biden calls Texas, other states’ decisions to ease COVID-19 rules ‘a big mistake’
President Joe Biden called Texas and other states’ decisions to end mask mandates and loosen other COVID-19 restrictions “a big mistake” and said it's “Neanderthal thinking.”
President Joe Biden called Texas and other states’ decisions to end mask mandates and loosen other COVID-19 restrictions “a big mistake” and said it's “Neanderthal thinking.”
'Trumparilla' among boat parades being planned in lieu of Gasparilla
Tampa's annual Gasparilla tradition may be off, but that isn't stopping Cliff Gephart and others from launching a boat parade of their own, calling it Trumparilla.
Tampa's annual Gasparilla tradition may be off, but that isn't stopping Cliff Gephart and others from launching a boat parade of their own, calling it Trumparilla.
US will have enough COVID-19 vaccines for all adults by end of May, Biden says
President Joe Biden is expected to highlight Merck & Co. helping to produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine in an effort to speed up production.
President Joe Biden is expected to highlight Merck & Co. helping to produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine in an effort to speed up production.
Biden meets with Mexican president Monday to discuss migration, other issues
President Joe Biden met virtually Monday with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador — a chance for the pair to talk more fully about migration, confronting the coronavirus and cooperating on economic and national security issues.
President Joe Biden met virtually Monday with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador — a chance for the pair to talk more fully about migration, confronting the coronavirus and cooperating on economic and national security issues.
Aaron Rodgers gives $1 million to help businesses in his hometown
Green Bay Packers quarterback and reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers has donated $1 million to help 80 locally owned business in or around his hometown of Chico, California.
Green Bay Packers quarterback and reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers has donated $1 million to help 80 locally owned business in or around his hometown of Chico, California.
Gov. Evers signs bill boosting pay for state public defenders
Gov. Evers signed into law a bipartisan bill that will boost pay for state public defenders.
Gov. Evers signed into law a bipartisan bill that will boost pay for state public defenders.
Trump wins CPAC straw poll by wide margin
Former President Donald Trump, in results announced Sunday, won the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) straw poll with 55% of attendees saying they'd vote for him if the 2024 GOP primary were today.
Former President Donald Trump, in results announced Sunday, won the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) straw poll with 55% of attendees saying they'd vote for him if the 2024 GOP primary were today.
Former Wisconsin Gov. Walker speaks at CPAC: 'Freedom is fragile'
Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker took part in the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Friday, Feb. 26.
Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker took part in the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Friday, Feb. 26.
CPAC 2021: Trump allies push his continued dominance in GOP, false fraud claims
The annual conference marks the first significant gathering of Republicans since the election and its aftermath as the party reckons with the faction that continues to support Trump and those who don’t.
The annual conference marks the first significant gathering of Republicans since the election and its aftermath as the party reckons with the faction that continues to support Trump and those who don’t.
Ted Cruz jokes about Cancun trip controversy, says 'Trump ain't goin' anywhere' in CPAC speech
During his CPAC speech, Sen. Ted Cruz made light of his Cancun trip controversy: "I gotta say, Orlando is awesome. It’s not as nice as Cancun, but it’s nice."
During his CPAC speech, Sen. Ted Cruz made light of his Cancun trip controversy: "I gotta say, Orlando is awesome. It’s not as nice as Cancun, but it’s nice."
Ron Johnson suggests Trump supporters not responsible for insurrection
Senator Ron Johnson defended his remarks in a Capitol security hearing, sharing parts of an eyewitness account that claims four groups, including people acting as Trump supporters, were actually responsible for the insurrection attempt.
Senator Ron Johnson defended his remarks in a Capitol security hearing, sharing parts of an eyewitness account that claims four groups, including people acting as Trump supporters, were actually responsible for the insurrection attempt.
US launches airstrike on facilities in Syria used by Iran-backed militia
The United States launched airstrikes in Syria on Thursday, targeting facilities used by Iranian-backed militia groups. The Pentagon said the strikes were in retaliation for a rocket attack in Iraq earlier this month that killed one civilian contractor and wounded a U.S. service member and other coalition troops.
The United States launched airstrikes in Syria on Thursday, targeting facilities used by Iranian-backed militia groups. The Pentagon said the strikes were in retaliation for a rocket attack in Iraq earlier this month that killed one civilian contractor and wounded a U.S. service member and other coalition troops.
New Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance Program unveiled
Gov. Evers announced more than $322 million in funding to help support Wisconsinites who have experienced income loss as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. Evers announced more than $322 million in funding to help support Wisconsinites who have experienced income loss as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. Evers signs bill to update Wisconsin unemployment system
Gov. Tony Evers on Thursday signed into law a bipartisan bill to begin the work of updating the state's unemployment claims processing system.
Gov. Tony Evers on Thursday signed into law a bipartisan bill to begin the work of updating the state's unemployment claims processing system.
Prosecutor gets Trump tax records after long fight
A New York prosecutor has obtained copies of Donald Trump’s tax records.
A New York prosecutor has obtained copies of Donald Trump’s tax records.
CPAC kicks off in Orlando, former President Trump to speak Sunday
Will Trump announce a run for the White House in 2024?
Will Trump announce a run for the White House in 2024?
Biden lifts Trump-era ban blocking legal immigration to US
President Biden has lifted a freeze on green cards that blocked most legal immigration to the US. Former President Trump had halted the issuance of green cards, arguing that immigrants were a "risk to the US labor market."
President Biden has lifted a freeze on green cards that blocked most legal immigration to the US. Former President Trump had halted the issuance of green cards, arguing that immigrants were a "risk to the US labor market."
Sen. Johnson faces criticism after Capitol riot, security comments
Wisconsin GOP Sen. Ron Johnson faces criticism after reading parts of what is called an eyewitness account of the Jan. 6 events -- reiterating a disproved theory that the Capitol attack was not planned by supporters of then-President Donald Trump.
Wisconsin GOP Sen. Ron Johnson faces criticism after reading parts of what is called an eyewitness account of the Jan. 6 events -- reiterating a disproved theory that the Capitol attack was not planned by supporters of then-President Donald Trump.