Biden talks green energy and jobs in Pennsylvania again. But will his message break through?
The president will be in Philadelphia Friday to announce that it will be one of the regional hubs selected to produce and deliver hydrogen fuel that can run factories, ports and other facilities.
Wisconsin Assembly OKs transgender sports restrictions, surgery ban
The Wisconsin Assembly passed two bills Thursday, Oct. 12 that ban transgender women from competing in women's sports.
Scalise ends his bid to become House speaker after failing to secure votes
Scalise told GOP colleagues at a closed-door meeting late Thursday of his decision.
Milwaukee Midtown early voting site may close down; push to save it
A popular early voting site on Milwaukee's north side may be closing down.
American Family Field funding; latest bill 'win-win' for county, city
A Wisconsin Assembly committee met Thursday to review and approve a tweaked American Family Field funding bill.
Protasiewicz impeachment call, Vos refuses to back down
The Republican Wisconsin’s Assembly Robin Vos refused to back down Thursday from possibly impeaching a newly elected Justice Janet Protasiewicz.
Junk Fees: FTC proposal would ban hidden and bogus charges that drive up price
President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a proposed rule by the Federal Trade Commission to ban any hidden and bogus junk fees, which can mask the total cost of concert tickets, hotel rooms and utility bills.
Abortion rights, marijuana questions expected to drive Ohio residents to polls as early voting starts
In-person voting for a November ballot measure over abortion rights is beginning in Ohio, the latest state where voters will decide the issue after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a nationwide right to the procedure last year.
Wisconsin Republican-authored PFAS bill up for Senate vote
Wisconsin committee sets up Republican-authored PFAS bill for Senate vote
Republicans nominate Steve Scalise for House Speaker, advancing toward replacing Kevin McCarthy
Republicans on Wednesday nominated Rep. Steve Scalise to be the next House speaker and will now try to unite around the conservative in a floor vote to elect him after ousting Rep. Kevin McCarthy from the post.
Protasiewicz impeachment call, 2nd former justice advises against it
A second conservative former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice came out against impeaching liberal Justice Janet Protasiewicz on Wednesday.
House speaker race: Republicans to select a candidate to replace McCarthy in closed-door vote
House Republicans are gathering at 10 a.m. Wednesday to elect a new candidate for speaker behind closed doors.
Republicans divided on far-right move to remove Kevin McCarthy as House speaker, poll shows
Some Republicans believe it was a mistake for a small portion of the party, and all Democrats, to support a motion to remove Kevin McCarthy as House speaker.
Republicans still struggle to select a new House Speaker after a week without leadership
The House Republican majority is stuck, one week after the ouster of Speaker Kevin McCarthy, with lawmakers unable to coalesce around a new leader in a stalemate that threatens to keep Congress partly shuttered indefinitely.
Rep. George Santos charged with stealing donor IDs, making unauthorized credit card charges
Rep. George Santos has been charged with stealing donor IDs and making unauthorized charges to their credit cards.
Milwaukee leader pay raises; see the proposed salary changes
The Milwaukee mayor's office proposes pay raises for the mayor, common council members and other city leaders. The proposal calls for a 15% raise for those who are elected and a 10% boost for 60 non-elected leaders, including the police and fire chiefs and commissioners of public works and health.
Biden's second attempt at student loan debt cancellation moves forward with debate over plan's details
Fourteen people chosen by the Biden administration will meet Tuesday for the first of three hearings on student loan relief.
Biden participated in special counsel interview regarding classified documents investigation
The White House says President Joe Biden has been interviewed as part of the special counsel investigation into his handling of classified documents. Spokesperson Ian Sams says Biden was voluntarily interviewed at the White House on Sunday and Monday.
Here's how third-party, independent candidates might threaten Democrats and Republicans in 2024
Two political outsiders have taken steps to launch independent or third-party presidential bids over the past week. The rise of outside candidates in 2024 reflects the unpopularity of the Democratic and Republican parties, led by President Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
Some members in Congress want to cut Ukraine aid and raise Taiwan's. But Taiwan sees its fate tied to Kyiv's
For some in Congress, Taiwan and Ukraine are rivals for a limited pool of U.S. military assistance. And seeing China as a bigger threat to the U.S. than Russia, lawmakers argue for doing more to arm Taiwan and stopping the flow of money to Ukraine.