Biden administration restores clean-water safeguards halted in Trump era
The Biden administration is undoing a Trump-era rule that was considered one of that administration’s hallmark environmental rollbacks.
House passes Biden’s social spending, climate bill, sending measure to Senate
A sharply divided House has approved the Democrats’ sweeping social and environment bill, a big victory for President Joe Biden.
House panel on COVID-19 pandemic subpoenas former Trump aide Navarro
In a memo, Rep. James Clyburn, D-S.C., alleged Navarro prioritized politics and promoted former President Donald Trump’s unfounded claims that the 2020 election results were fraudulent.
Gov. Evers vetoes redistricting maps backed by state Republicans
Gov. Tony Evers followed through Thursday on his promise to veto the Republican-drawn redistricting plans.
Wisconsin Supreme Court: DNR leader case to be heard
The Wisconsin Supreme Court agreed to consider whether the DNR policy board’s leader can continue to hold his seat months after his term expired.
House censures Arizona Rep. Gosar for violent video in rare rebuke
The House voted Wednesday to censure Republican Rep. Paul Gosar of Arizona for posting an animated video that depicted him killing Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez with a sword, an extraordinary rebuke that highlighted the political strains testing Washington and the country.
Bipartisan Wisconsin pot possession proposal introduced
A bill introduced in the Wisconsin Legislature would lighten penalties for marijuana possession in many parts of the state.
Biden's vaccine mandate for health care workers challenged by 2nd lawsuit
A second set of states filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers.
US launches effort to recruit, retain top cybersecurity talent to fight escalating threat
DHS announced a new program to help attract and retain top cybersecurity professionals amid an “evolving threat” of ransomware and other cybercrime.
Wyoming GOP will no longer recognize Rep. Liz Cheney as Republican
The Wyoming Republican Party will no longer recognize U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney as a member of the GOP in its second rebuke for her criticism of former President Donald Trump.
Wisconsin Rep. David Bowen throws hat in Lt. Gov. race
State Representative David Bowen has announced he is running for lieutenant governor.
Biden signs $1T infrastructure bill into law as Congress debates climate, social bill
The bill includes providing $110 billion to repair the nation’s aging highways, bridges and roads.
Biden signs order to tackle 'epidemic' of missing, murdered Indigenous people
President Joe Biden signed an executive order aimed at addressing what the administration calls an “epidemic” of missing or murdered Indigenous people.
Democrat Beto O'Rourke running for Texas governor in 2022
Democrat Beto O’Rourke announced he is running for governor of Texas, kicking off a third run for office in as many election cycles.
Afghan refugees resettle in Milwaukee area, donations needed
Afghan refugees are already being resettled in the Milwaukee area. They are coming quickly, and help is needed.
Afghan refugees resettle in Milwaukee area, donations needed
Afghan refugees are already being resettled in the Milwaukee area. They are coming quickly, and help is needed.
Biden to hold virtual summit with China's Xi Jinping Monday
Biden looks to stress that the two nations need to set guardrails in deepening areas of conflict in the increasingly complicated relationship between the two nations.
Supply chain issues, rising food prices
With Thanksgiving less than two weeks away, enthusiasm about the holiday is mounting. Meanwhile, it seems prices are also expected to be high for both shoppers and businesses this season.
White House expects Biden's spending bill to pass House this week
President Joe Biden’s top economic adviser is confident confidence the White House’s $1.85 trillion domestic policy package will quickly pass the House this week.
Steve Bannon indicted by grand jury for contempt of Congress over Jan. 6 subpoena
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon has been indicted by a federal grand jury for contempt of Congress, the Justice Department announced Friday.