Wisconsin budget: Evers plan highlights, $103B in spending
Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers released his 2023-25 budget to the Republican-controlled Legislature on Wednesday.
FBI searched University of Delaware as part of Biden classified docs probe, AP source says
The FBI has searched the University of Delaware in recent weeks for classified documents as part of its investigation into the potential mishandling of sensitive government records by President Joe Biden.
GOP subpoenas Apple, Meta, other tech CEOs in censorship probe
Subpoenas have been sent to the chief executives of the five largest tech companies as congressional Republicans moved to investigate what they assert is widespread corporate censorship of conservative voices House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan issued the subpoenas Wednesday as the latest in a series of escalations by a party that has long promised to investigate Big Tech’s content moderation.
Race for Alberta Darling's seat, Republican supermajority possible
Former State Sen. Alberta Darling retired last year. The race for her seat could determine whether Republicans get a supermajority in the Wisconsin Senate.
White House says GOP plans would add $3 trillion to national debt
The White House is charging the GOP with hypocrisy for favoring tax policies that could push the accumulated $31.4 trillion national debt higher.
NORAD conducts air defense exercise days after Russian aircraft intercepted over Alaska, objects shot down
The North American Aerospace Defense Command says it is carrying out a "live-fly air defense exercise" Wednesday off the coast of Washington state and British Columbia, just days after it intercepted Russian aircraft near Alaska and multiple airborne objects were shot down.
DOJ won't charge Matt Gaetz with crimes in sex trafficking probe
DOJ officials confirmed to Rep. Matt Gaetz's lawyers that he would "not be charged with any crimes."
What is Presidents' Day? Who the federal holiday celebrates and why
For many of us, Presidents' Day means getting a day off from work and school and having a three-day weekend. But, do you know the history behind how this federal holiday came to be?
Tesla takes Biden's $7.5B subsidy, agrees to open up charging network, White House says
Tesla will join several other auto companies in building new charging stations that will be accessible to all EV brands.
Texas Rep. Dan Crenshaw gives insight into White House briefing to Congress on unidentified objects shot down
Rep. Dan Crenshaw broke down some of the specifics of what Congress was told regarding the unidentified objects that were shot out of U.S. skies.
American Family Field repairs: Evers proposes 1-time, $290M payment
As part of his upcoming biennial budget proposal, Gov. Tony Evers wants to use part of the state's $7 billion surplus to keep the Milwaukee Brewers franchise in Milwaukee.
American Family Field repairs: Evers proposes 1-time, $290M payment
As part of his upcoming biennial budget proposal, Gov. Tony Evers wants to use part of the state's $7 billion surplus to keep the Milwaukee Brewers franchise in Milwaukee.
Watch: Green light beam spotted over Hawaii likely came from Chinese satellite, astronomers say
A telescope captured the unusual light beam flashing from left to right across the sky in Hawaii in late January.
California's Sen. Dianne Feinstein announces retirement
California’s longest-serving senator, Sen. Dianne Feinstein, will not run for reelection next year.
Wisconsin Supreme Court primary election ad spending tops $6M
Ad tracker "Medium Buying" says TV and radio ads in the SCOWIS primary topped $6 million. According to the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, the record for both primary and general Supreme Court election spending is $10 million.
Ohio lawmakers propose law requiring parental consent for kids under 16 to use social media
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine's proposal names YouTube, Facebook and Instagram, but it would apply broadly, to any online website, service, product or feature that requires consumer consent to register. It would not apply to “e-commerce” or “online shopping.”
DOJ giving states $231M for gun violence prevention programs
The funding is part of the $1.4 billion from the legislation provided to the Justice Department over five years for gun violence prevention measures.
Capitol Riot: Man pleads guilty to attacking DC Police officer with stun gun
A California man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to using a stun gun to attack a Washington, D.C., police officer who was brutally injured while trying to defend the U.S. Capitol from the angry mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters on Jan. 6, 2021.
Wisconsin open records ruling; Republicans push bill to undo it
Republican lawmakers proposed a bill Tuesday that would render a controversial Wisconsin Supreme Court decision on open records obsolete.
Nikki Haley announces 2024 Republican presidential bid
The 51-year-old is the first Republican to officially challenge Trump for the GOP nomination — sharing a campaign video on social media.