George Santos says he will not seek reelection; House Ethics Committee moves to expel
After the House Ethics Committee released its scathing report, George Santos says he will not seek reelection, as they move to expel him.
After the House Ethics Committee released its scathing report, George Santos says he will not seek reelection, as they move to expel him.
Congress passes temporary funding bill to prevent government shutdown
Ending the threat of a government shutdown until after the holidays, Congress gave final approval Wednesday night to a temporary government funding package that pushes a confrontation over the federal budget into the new year.
Ending the threat of a government shutdown until after the holidays, Congress gave final approval Wednesday night to a temporary government funding package that pushes a confrontation over the federal budget into the new year.
House passes spending bill to avert government shutdown
The House has voted overwhelmingly to prevent a government shutdown. New Republican Speaker Mike Johnson was forced to reach across the aisle to Democrats when hard-right conservatives revolted against his plan.
The House has voted overwhelmingly to prevent a government shutdown. New Republican Speaker Mike Johnson was forced to reach across the aisle to Democrats when hard-right conservatives revolted against his plan.
Wisconsin liquor law overhaul, Legislature passes changes
The Wisconsin Legislature passed a bipartisan measure on Tuesday to overhaul the state's liquor laws and create new regulations for wedding barns.
The Wisconsin Legislature passed a bipartisan measure on Tuesday to overhaul the state's liquor laws and create new regulations for wedding barns.
Wisconsin $2B tax cut; Republicans approve, headed for Gov. Evers veto
The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature gave final approval to a $2 billion income tax cut which Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is expected to veto.
The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature gave final approval to a $2 billion income tax cut which Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is expected to veto.
Tim Scott abruptly ends 2024 presidential bid, shocking even his campaign staff
The news was so unanticipated that one campaign worker said that campaign staff found out the Republican was dropping out by watching the show.
The news was so unanticipated that one campaign worker said that campaign staff found out the Republican was dropping out by watching the show.
Trump unveils ambitious 2nd term agenda: mass deportation, new Muslim ban, tariffs on all imports
A mass deportation operation. A new Muslim ban. Tariffs on all imported goods and "freedom cities" built on federal land.
A mass deportation operation. A new Muslim ban. Tariffs on all imported goods and "freedom cities" built on federal land.
House Republicans unveil two-step package to avoid partial government shutdown
The bill excludes funding requested by President Joe Biden for Israel, Ukraine and the U.S. border with Mexico.
The bill excludes funding requested by President Joe Biden for Israel, Ukraine and the U.S. border with Mexico.
WI judge order; former chief justice turn over impeachment advise records
A Wisconsin judge ordered the former chief justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court to produce records related to her work advising the Republican Assembly speaker on whether to impeach a current justice.
A Wisconsin judge ordered the former chief justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court to produce records related to her work advising the Republican Assembly speaker on whether to impeach a current justice.
Biden, Xi Jinping to meet in San Francisco amid fraught US-China relations
Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet next week on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco.
Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet next week on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco.
Envelopes with fentanyl, other substances sent to several US elections offices, authorities say
The suspicious letters were sent to elections offices in at least five U.S. states this week, with some containing fentanyl, the FBI said. Ballot counting in some local races were delayed as a result.
The suspicious letters were sent to elections offices in at least five U.S. states this week, with some containing fentanyl, the FBI said. Ballot counting in some local races were delayed as a result.
Milwaukee city attorney misconduct allegations, call for charges
Milwaukee’s inspector general is calling for charges against City Attorney Tearman Spencer and a deputy city attorney stemming from misconduct, and is asking the Milwaukee Common Council to oust them.
Milwaukee’s inspector general is calling for charges against City Attorney Tearman Spencer and a deputy city attorney stemming from misconduct, and is asking the Milwaukee Common Council to oust them.
Sen. Joe Manchin, a West Virginia Democrat, says he won’t seek reelection in 2024
Manchin's decision to retire severely hampers Democratic hopes of holding on to the West Virginia seat.
Manchin's decision to retire severely hampers Democratic hopes of holding on to the West Virginia seat.
Wisconsin $2 billion tax cut; Assembly to pass, headed for governor veto
The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature was scheduled to give final approval to a $2 billion income tax cut that's part of a package also targeting child care costs.
The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature was scheduled to give final approval to a $2 billion income tax cut that's part of a package also targeting child care costs.
GOP-backed ballot pre-processing bill; Evers says he would sign
Gov. Tony Evers said Thursday that he will sign into law a bill that would allow Wisconsin elections officials to process absentee ballots the day before an election if the Republican-controlled Legislature passes the measure in its current form.
Gov. Tony Evers said Thursday that he will sign into law a bill that would allow Wisconsin elections officials to process absentee ballots the day before an election if the Republican-controlled Legislature passes the measure in its current form.
Hillary Clinton compares Trump to Hitler while warning he could win again: 'Hitler was duly elected'
'Trump is telling us what he intends to do,' Clinton warned 'The View'
'Trump is telling us what he intends to do,' Clinton warned 'The View'
These states could see abortion on the ballot in 2024
Questions about abortion are being considered in several states — some to protect access and some to limit or ban it.
Questions about abortion are being considered in several states — some to protect access and some to limit or ban it.
Election 2023 highlights: Democrats win in several states on abortion rights
The off-year elections provide a snapshot of American politics heading into 2024. But two big names — Joe Biden and Donald Trump — weren’t on the ballot this time.
The off-year elections provide a snapshot of American politics heading into 2024. But two big names — Joe Biden and Donald Trump — weren’t on the ballot this time.
Ohio voters pass constitutional amendment to protect abortion access
The outcome of Tuesday’s election in Ohio follows a string of defeats in statewide votes since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022.
The outcome of Tuesday’s election in Ohio follows a string of defeats in statewide votes since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022.
WI Assembly vote; bill banning diversity factors in financial aid
The Wisconsin Assembly passed a bill Tuesday that would ban UW officials from considering race and diversity when awarding state-funded financial aid.
The Wisconsin Assembly passed a bill Tuesday that would ban UW officials from considering race and diversity when awarding state-funded financial aid.