Rittenhouse acquittal adds to political burden for Biden

The political climate for President Joe Biden may have become even more treacherous after the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse.

Project Veritas raids were part of theft probe, Feds confirm

Federal prosecutors have confirmed in a court filing Friday that FBI agents seized electronic devices from people connected with the conservative group Project Veritas as part of an investigation into interstate transportation of stolen property.

Rittenhouse acquittal tightens the political vise for Biden

A difficult political atmosphere for President Joe Biden may have become even more treacherous with the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse.

Democratic concerns about 2024 fueled by Biden's political standing

Some Democrats have begun saying out loud what others are saying privately — that Joe Biden’s political standing is so weak less than a year into his presidency that he may not be able to win reelection in 2024 if he were to run again.

Wisconsin wolf hunt: DNR broke law, judge says

A Wisconsin judge says the state DNR violated the law by not immediately scheduling a wolf hunting season after federal protections were removed.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.