Crypto stablecoin bill passes early Senate vote
Regulating stablecoin has been a top priority for President Trump, but his personal crypto involvement has complicated the Congressional process.
2026 Wisconsin Supreme Court race; Judge Chris Taylor announces run
A Wisconsin appeals court judge who was an outspoken supporter of abortion rights in the state Legislature announced Tuesday that she is running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, taking on an incumbent conservative justice who sided with President Donald Trump in his failed attempt to overturn his 2020 election loss.
2024 RNC in Milwaukee: Economic impact of $321 million
Was the RNC a bust or boom for Wisconsin's economy? Ten months later, we finally have an answer.
Brain-dead Georgia woman kept on life support due to state's abortion law
A Georgia mother declared brain dead at two months pregnant remains on life support due to the state’s heartbeat law, leaving her family without medical decision-making rights.
Supreme Court rejects Trump's Alien Enemies Act deportations
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by the Trump administration to resume deporting Venezuelans under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.
Conservatives block Trump's big tax cuts bill
In a stunning setback, conservatives have blocked President Trump's promised tax breaks and spending cuts from moving forward, for now.
Where do Trump's $5 trillion 'Big Beautiful' tax cut bill and Project 2025 align?
Despite Trump's public distancing from Project 2025, his "One Big Beautiful Bill" incorporates several elements from the initiative, including changes to health care, tax cuts, food assistance, abortion access and student loans.
Ben & Jerry's co-founder arrested protesting Senate hearing: 'RFK kills people with hate'
Ben Cohen was among seven others arrested after they disrupted the hearing, Capitol Police say.
'Mr. Moore...Mr. Moore?': Lawmakers caught sleeping during committee meetings
Several lawmakers struggled to stay awake during long committee sessions this week.
Democrats are deeply pessimistic about future of the party, poll finds
The level of optimism within the Democratic party has shifted since the group lost the White House and both chambers of Congress in 2024.
Biden evaluated after ‘small nodule’ found in prostate during physical
Former President Joe Biden’s age and concerns about his health were cited by Democratic leaders who pressed him to abandon his reelection bid in 2024 following a disastrous debate performance last June.
RFK Jr.'s next target: Ingestible fluoride products for kids
The FDA will review ingestible fluoride products used by children, urging companies to remove them from the market over safety concerns raised by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Biden's team considered wheelchair amid health concerns: New book
Former President Joe Biden's aides privately discussed the possibility of the president needing to use a wheelchair if he were re-elected.
Trump to accept 747 from Qatar to use as Air Force One, reports say
President Trump will reportedly accept a luxury 747 jumbo jet from Qatar’s royal family and use it as Air Force One, raising serious ethical questions, multiple reports say.
Hidden 18th-century passageway revealed under Lincoln’s room in US Capitol
'Construction started in the 1700s and there are all sorts of little hidden passages,' Rep. Moore said in a viral video of the secret passageway.
Legal marijuana, millionaire tax increases; Wisconsin GOP kills
Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature voted Thursday to kill most of the top spending priorities of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.
Acting FEMA director replaced after saying he doesn't want to dismantle agency
The acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been replaced after testifying that he didn’t want to see the agency eliminated.
Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter dead at 85
Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter died Thursday at his home in New Hampshire at the age of 85, the Court announced Friday.
House Republicans push federal lands sale: Here's what it would be used for
The plan would sell acres of public lands in two states and is part of President Donald Trump’s bill of tax breaks and spending cuts.
Trump, Carney quibble over buying Canada: ‘Never say never’
Tensions have been high between the U.S. and Canada, and the newly-elected prime minister visited the White House Tuesday after promising to “stand up" to President Trump.