House passes Equality Act, which would enshrine LGBTQ protections in US labor and civil rights laws
The Democratic-led House passed a bill Thursday that would enshrine LGBTQ protections in the nation's labor and civil rights laws, a top priority of President Joe Biden, though the legislation faces an uphill battle in the Senate.
Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm confirmed by Senate as energy secretary
The vote was 64-35, with 14 Republicans, including GOP leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, voting yes.
Republicans rally solidly against Democrats' COVID-19 relief package
Republicans are rallying solidly against Democrats’ proposed $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.
State Republican wants to require national anthem in Wisconsin
The national anthem would have to be played before all sporting events at all Wisconsin venues that have received taxpayer money under a bill introduced by a Republican lawmaker.
Biden lifts Trump-era ban blocking legal immigration to US
President Biden has lifted a freeze on green cards that blocked most legal immigration to the US. Former President Trump had halted the issuance of green cards, arguing that immigrants were a "risk to the US labor market."
Biden's choice for budget chief, Neera Tanden, faces new hurdles in Congress
The increasingly slim odds — and surprisingly thin outreach from the White House — for Neera Tanden’s nomination as head of the Office of Management and Budget are raising growing questions about how long the president will stick with her, in an early test of how he will use his limited political capital.
Sen. Johnson faces criticism after Capitol riot, security comments
Now, Wisconsin GOP Sen. Ron Johnson faces criticism after reading parts of what is called an eyewitness account of the Capitol siege, published by the conservative online platform The Federalist.
President Biden signs executive order to review American supply chains for vital goods
President Joe Biden is preparing to sign an executive order to review U.S. supply chains for large-capacity batteries, pharmaceuticals and critical minerals.
DC Attorney General deposed Donald Trump Jr. in inaugural funds case, court documents say
The D.C. Attorney General’s office has deposed Donald Trump Jr. in its investigation into what it believes was a misuse of inaugural funds.
Romney says Trump likely to be GOP nominee if he runs in 2024
Sen. Mitt Romney said that if former President Donald Trump were to run for office again in 2024, he would likely win the Republican nomination: "He has by far the largest voice and a big impact in my party."
Bipartisan push in Legislature for ranked-choice voting in Wisconsin
The push for ranked-choice voting in Wisconsin gained steam on Wednesday with the introduction of a bipartisan bill in the state Legislature.
Wisconsin Assembly unanimously passes unemployment bill
The Wisconsin Legislature on Tuesday, Feb. 23 approved a plan to modernize the state's unemployment computer system, awaiting a likely signature from Gov. Tony Evers.
Biden nominees for HHS, Interior Dept. face contentious confirmation hearings
If confirmed, Deb Haaland, 60, would be the first Native American to lead a Cabinet agency and Xavier Beccera, 63, would be the first Latino to head the Department of Health and Human Services.
Senate confirms Linda Thomas-Greenfield as UN ambassador
The Senate has confirmed President Joe Biden’s choice to lead U.S. diplomacy at the United Nations on Tuesday.
State Republicans propose voting changes in battleground Wisconsin
Republican lawmakers in battleground Wisconsin have introduced a series of bills designed to make it more difficult to vote absentee.
Waukesha County GOP hosted Mike Lindell film screening claiming stolen election
The Republican Party of Waukesha County hosted a movie screening claiming the 2020 election was stolen. The man behind the film, My Pillow, Inc. CEO Mike Lindell, faces a $1.3 billion lawsuit for defamation.
Bill Gates warns coming climate crisis will be deadlier than coronavirus
In his new book, “How to Avoid a Climate Disaster,” Bill Gates says that it is imperative that the world go from the current 51 billion tons of emissions to zero within the next 30 years to avoid catastrophe.
Court filing: Proud Boys member considers guilty plea in US Capitol riot
A Rochester man identified as a member of the Proud Boys who allegedly smashed a window at the Capitol on Jan. 6 to allow rioters inside is considering a guilty plea, according to a recent court filing.
Pence declines CPAC invitation amid reports of 'bitterness' toward Trump
Former Vice President Mike Pence has declined an invitation to attend this year's Conservative Political Action Conference, Fox News has learned.
Kanye West believes presidential run 'cost him his marriage' to Kim Kardashian: report
Kanye West has an idea as to why his marriage is ending, according to a new report.