US House passes Republican debt ceiling bill, push Biden on spending

House Republicans have narrowly passed a sweeping debt ceiling package as they try to push President Biden into negotiations on federal spending.

Montana GOP bars transgender lawmaker from 2023 session

Transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr was barred from participating on the House floor as Republican leaders voted Wednesday to silence her for the rest of 2023 session after she protested GOP leaders’ decision earlier in the week to silence her.

US to dock nuclear submarines in South Korea for first time in decades

North Korea’s increasing nuclear threats, along with concerns about China’s assertiveness in the region, have pushed the Biden administration to expand its Asian alliance.

Disney files lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over 'retaliatory' actions against Walt Disney World

Disney filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis following months of legislative actions by the state that Disney has described as retaliatory and anti-business.

Washington becomes 10th state to enact semi-automatic rifle ban, law effective immediately

The law blocks the sale, distribution, manufacture and importation of more than 50 gun models, including AR-15s, AK-47s and similar style rifles. The measure does not bar the possession of the weapons by people who already have them.

Wisconsin income tax cut, Republican leader eyes flat rate

Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu said Republicans who control the Legislature remain in favor of cutting income taxes for all income earners.

Wisconsin abortion referendum, Senator Ron Johnson pitches again

Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson is again calling for a statewide referendum on abortion, something he brought up during his winning 2022 Senate campaign.

Wisconsin abortion referendum, Senator Ron Johnson pitches again
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Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson is again calling for a statewide referendum on abortion, something he brought up during his winning 2022 Senate campaign.

North Dakota adopts strict abortion ban after 6 weeks of pregnancy

North Dakota on Monday adopted one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in the country as Republican Gov. Doug Burgum signed legislation banning the procedure at six weeks of pregnancy, even in cases of rape or incest.

US starts ground evacuations for private citizens in Sudan

The United States has begun facilitating the departure of private U.S. citizens who want to leave Sudan, according to White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan.

Don Lemon terminated by CNN: ‘I am stunned’

“After 17 years at CNN, I would have thought that someone in management would have had the decency to tell me directly," Don Lemon revealed Monday on social media.

Supreme Court preserves access to abortion pill mifepristone for now

The Supreme Court has preserved women’s access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion, rejecting lower-court restrictions while a lawsuit continues.

MyPillow's Mike Lindell ordered to pay $5M in election data dispute

MyPillow founder Mike Lindell has been order to pay $5 million to a software engineer in a dispute over data Lindell claimed proved China interfered in the 2020 U.S. elections.

Marc Lasry Bucks' share sold, Alex Lasry staying in Milwaukee

After nine seasons, billionaire hedge fund manager Marc Lasry sold his share of the team to the owners of the Cleveland Browns. While one Lasry leaves, another is staying put. His son, Alex Lasry, is no longer a Bucks executive. However, the former Senate candidate is not leaving town.

Wisconsin medical marijuana legalization, Republicans working on law

Wisconsin Republican lawmakers are working toward a medical marijuana program that could be enacted into law later this year, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said.