Milwaukee abortion rights protest, march
The International Women's Day Coalition hosted a rally and march for abortion rights, a protest to a leaked U.S. Supreme Court draft.
GOP senators want TV rating warning for gay characters on children’s shows
The senators sent the letter after Disney said it will include more inclusivity in its programming.
Louisiana bill would make abortion a homicide. Would Plan B be illegal, too?
A Louisiana committee has approved a measure that would make abortion a crime of homicide, but opponents fear that's not all the legislation would do.
Wisconsin GOP eyeing shift in control of election oversight
81-year-old Secretary of State Doug LaFollette has been a forgotten man for four decades, stuffed into a basement office and stripped of most of his duties long ago. That is changing, however, as Republicans explore a push to shift election oversight, including certification of results, from a bipartisan election commission to La Follette’s office.
Marjorie Taylor Greene is qualified for reelection, secretary of state rules
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has accepted a judge's decision that states U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is qualified to run for reelection.
Concealed carry at Oconomowoc library, city leader encourages
The Oconomowoc Common Council voted to allow concealed carry in places like city hall. The council's president wants that to include the library.
Roe v. Wade: Shorewood connection to 1973 dissent
Wisconsin has a unique connection to Roe v. Wade. Shorewood High School graduate William Rehnquist was one of two dissenting justices in 1973.
Tesla covers travel costs for workers seeking abortions
Tesla is joining the ranks of major companies who’ve introduced a similar policy to benefit workers affected by new restrictions in the past few months.
Happy Forced Mother's Day: Texas ad agency addresses Roe V. Wade controversy
The Forced Mother's Day campaign cards can be shared with federal and state elected officials either physically or virtually to urge them to protect abortion rights.
SCOTUS Roe v. Wade decision, Greendale students walk out of class
In light of the news the Supreme Court is likely to strike down Roe v. Wade, in Greendale Thursday, more than 150 students walked out of class, many too young to vote.
Karine Jean-Pierre named White House press secretary; Psaki leaves May 13
Karine Jean-Pierre will be the first black woman and the first openly gay person to serve as White House press secretary
Debate over canceling student loan debt sparks political divisions on Capitol Hill
Could the government be moving to cancel college student loan debt? It's an issue that's gaining more attention as the Biden administration moves closer to a possible decision.
Senate to vote next week on protecting abortion rights
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer calls the abortion rights vote "one of the most important" saying in part "it deals with one of the most difficult decisions a woman has to make in her life.”
Next battle over access to abortion will focus on pills amid Roe v. Wade leak
More than half of abortions in America are now done with pills, rather than surgery. The battle over access to medication abortions will only grow if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.
DHS disinformation board's agenda remains a mystery
A newly formed Disinformation Governance Board remains shrouded in secrecy a week after the Biden administration’s announcement of the new effort was met with widespread criticism.
Wisconsin Senate candidates seek abortion action from Congress
Anyone running for office this fall, whether it be to serve in Madison or Washington, had better be ready to make their views on abortion very clear because voters will be asking about it.
Donald Trump Jr. reportedly speaks with Jan. 6 committee
The oldest son of former President Donald Trump has met with the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Blinken tests positive for COVID-19, State Department says
The State Department says Secretary of State Antony Blinken has tested positive for COVID-19 after attending the White House Correspondents' Dinner and related events over the weekend.
Biden highlights deficit progress to counter criticism on US economy
The president is placing a renewed emphasis on reducing the deficit — which is the gap between what the nation spends and what it takes in — in order to blunt Republican criticism.
Wisconsin election probe records: Judge orders they not be deleted
A judge on Wednesday ordered that records related to the Republican-ordered investigation funded by taxpayers into the 2020 election in Wisconsin not be deleted.