Beijing Winter Olympics: US announces diplomatic boycott of games
White House press secretary Jen Psaki says U.S. athletes will continue to compete and will “have our full support,” but added “we will not be contributing to the fanfare of the games.
White House press secretary Jen Psaki says U.S. athletes will continue to compete and will “have our full support,” but added “we will not be contributing to the fanfare of the games.
US leaders, veterans react to death of Bob Dole, 'an American statesman'
Bob Dole, a Republican political icon from Kansas whose career spanned decades, died Sunday at the age of 98.
Bob Dole, a Republican political icon from Kansas whose career spanned decades, died Sunday at the age of 98.
Bob Dole, former US senator and GOP presidential nominee, dies at 98
Bob Dole revealed in early 2021 he had been diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. The former longtime U.S. Senator from Kansas had a lengthy political career and had served in WWII.
Bob Dole revealed in early 2021 he had been diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. The former longtime U.S. Senator from Kansas had a lengthy political career and had served in WWII.
CNN fires Chris Cuomo 'effective immediately' for helping with brother's scandal
"We retained a respected law firm to conduct the review, and have terminated him, effective immediately," CNN said in a statement.
"We retained a respected law firm to conduct the review, and have terminated him, effective immediately," CNN said in a statement.
Biden, Putin to hold video call Tuesday amid Ukraine tensions
The last known call between the leaders was in July, when Biden pressed Putin to rein in Russia-based criminal hacking gangs launching ransomware attacks against the United States.
The last known call between the leaders was in July, when Biden pressed Putin to rein in Russia-based criminal hacking gangs launching ransomware attacks against the United States.
52% of young adults surveyed believe US democracy in trouble or failing, Harvard poll finds
Many young Americans have a gloomy outlook on the state of democracy, but they’ve also indicated what a successful one would look like.
Many young Americans have a gloomy outlook on the state of democracy, but they’ve also indicated what a successful one would look like.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.