Senate votes to fund government through Feb. 18, averting shutdown
The House has passed a bill that funds the government through Feb. 18 and avoids a short-term shutdown after midnight Friday.
Wisconsin election probe: Mayors could be jailed, investigator says
Michael Gableman, the retired Wisconsin Supreme Court justice hired by Republicans to investigate the election, said mayors should face punishments.
Wisconsin invests $110M in kids, schools via federal COVID relief funds
Gov. Tony Evers announced Thursday, Dec. 2 a $110 million investment in Wisconsin kids and schools.
House Jan. 6 committee votes to hold former DOJ official in contempt
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection has voted to pursue contempt charges against Jeffrey Clark, a former Justice Department official who refused to answer the committee’s questions, even as the committee has agreed to let him come back for another try.
Sparks fly over Wisconsin election investigation
Sparks fly between Democratic lawmakers and the man hired to look at the 2020 Wisconsin election, Michael Gableman.
Sparks fly over Wisconsin election investigation
Sparks fly between Democratic lawmakers and the man hired to look at the 2020 Wisconsin election, Michael Gableman.
If Roe v. Wade overturned, Wisconsin abortion law could take effect
The landmark case of Roe v. Wade in the early 70s legalized abortion throughout the country. Wisconsin's law criminalizing abortion was never removed from the books, and if Roe was overturned, that law could become the law of the land again.
Trump tested positive for COVID-19 days before debate with Biden, Mark Meadows says in book
A book by Donald Trump's ex-chief of staff says Trump tested positive for COVID-19 three days before his first debate in September 2020 with Joe Biden and days earlier than that diagnosis was previously disclosed.
If Roe v. Wade overturned, Wisconsin abortion law could take effect
The landmark case of Roe v. Wade in the early 70s legalized abortion throughout the country. Wisconsin's law criminalizing abortion was never removed from the books, and if Roe was overturned, that law could become the law of the land again.
Racism is a 'public health threat,' Biden says in new HIV/AIDS strategy
In its new HIV/AIDS strategy released Wednesday on the annual commemoration of World AIDS Day, the Biden administration is calling racism “a public health threat” that must be fully recognized as the world looks to end the epidemic.
Biden encourages young girl with stutter, invites her to White House
President Joe Biden, who has been open about having a speech impediment his whole life, was seen giving words of encouragement to a young girl in Massachusetts who has a stutter, even inviting her to the White House.
Dr. Oz announces run for U.S. Senate seat in Pennsylvania
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the cardiac surgeon, author, and host of TV’s “Dr. Oz Show,” is joining the list of Republican candidates hoping to capture Pennsylvania's open U.S. Senate seat in next year's election, according to two people familiar with his plans.
Milwaukee church tax: Rev. Jackson, church groups demand moratorium
Rev. Jesse Jackson joined forces to demand an immediate moratorium on Milwaukee's demand for churches to pay taxes under threat of foreclosure.
Redistricting ruling: Wisconsin Supreme Court sides with Republicans
A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday, Nov. 30 sided with Republicans in a redistricting ruling that will lay the groundwork for drawing new political boundary lines.
'Trash': Marjorie Taylor Greene attacks GOP colleague, defends Lauren Boebert
Georgia Rep. Majorie Taylor Greene called South Carolina congresswoman Nancy Mace “trash” and a “RINO” on Twitter after Mace criticized a Republican colleague, Rep. Lauren Boebert. Greene called a coalition of Democrats the “Jihad Squad.”
Waukesha attack exploited by outside groups potentially, senators warn
Wisconsin’s U.S. senators are warning that outside groups are attempting to exploit the Waukesha Christmas parade attack. In a rare joint statement, Senator Ron Johnson and Senator Tammy Baldwin urged people to cease and desist.
Rep. Omar ends 'unproductive' phone call with Rep. Boebert over Muslim remarks
“Instead of apologizing for her Islamophobic comments and fabricated lies, Rep. Boebert refused to publicly acknowledge her hurtful and dangerous comments,” Omar said in a sttatment.
Jan. 6 committee to hold vote on contempt charges for former DOJ official on Wednesday
A House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection will vote Wednesday to hold Jeffrey Clark, a former Justice Department official, in contempt of Congress.
Biden: Omicron variant ‘cause for concern’ but not panic, pushes COVID-19 shots
President Joe Biden urged Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and to receive a booster shot amid the new omicron variant.
White House reveals holiday theme ‘Gifts from the Heart’
The White House announced on Monday that its holiday theme for 2021 will be “Gifts from the Heart.”