Resurfaced video shows Marjorie Taylor Greene confronting Parkland survivor David Hogg in 2019

Video from 2019 showing Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) haranguing Parkland shooting survivor David Hogg has resurfaced following reports that Greene had previously indicated support for the execution of leading Democrats.

South Carolina Senate passes 'fetal heartbeat' bill outlawing most abortions

The South Carolina Senate passed a "fetal heartbeat" bill that would outlaw almost all abortions in the state. The governor says he will sign the bill into law.

Wisconsin Assembly halts vote on repeal of mask mandate

Wisconsin's Republican-controlled Assembly on Thursday abruptly canceled a vote to repeal Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’s mask mandate.

Sen. Baldwin, others introduce federal $15 minimum wage bill

According to an Economic Policy Insitute analysis, the bill would increase wages for nearly 32 million workers -- roughly 21% of the U.S. workforce.

Wisconsin Legislature's campaign committees spent record $12.1M

The Wisconsin Legislature's four campaign committees spent a record $12.1 million in 2020, according to a report released Thursday, Jan. 28.

New MAGA Patriot Party picks San Antonio as headquarters

Supporting former President Trump is listed as a reason for the MAGA Patriot Party, but a “disavowal” notice states it is not authorized by Trump.

'What took so long?' GOP questions governor's $90M unemployment plan

The Wisconsin Assembly and Senate immediately adjourned a special session on unemployment -- with lawmakers questioning the price tag on Governor Tony Evers's plan.

Far-right influencer 'Ricky Vaughn' arrested on charges of spreading disinformation to suppress 2016 voters

Douglass Mackey, known on the internet as “Ricky Vaughn,” is accused of using Twitter and other social media in 2016 to try and trick Clinton supporters to vote via text message instead of by casting an actual ballot, federal prosecutors said.

Terrorism alert warns of politically motivated violence following election

The Department of Homeland Security issued a national terrorism bulletin Wednesday warning of the potential for lingering violence from people motivated by anti-government sentiment after President Joe Biden's election, suggesting the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol may embolden extremists and set the stage for additional attacks.

Bernie Sanders's mittens, memes raise $1.8M for charity

Bernie Sanders's "inauguration mittens" were made by Jen Ellis, a Vermont elementary school teacher who has a side business making mittens out of recycled wool.

Wisconsin to join minority of states with no mask mandate

Wisconsin will become one of only 10 states without statewide mask mandates when the Assembly votes Thursday to overturn Gov. Tony Evers' order.

Republicans press constitutional amendment term-limiting members of Congress

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, joined five other Republicans on Monday in moving to restrict the number of times members of Congress can be reelected.

WI Senate votes to repeal public health emergency order, mask mandate
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The Wisconsin State Senate passed a resolution that would end Governor Evers' public health emergency order, including the mask mandate.

WI Senate votes to repeal public health emergency order, mask mandate

The Wisconsin State Senate passed a resolution, 18-13, on Tuesday, Jan. 26 that would end Governor Evers' public health emergency order, including the mask mandate.

Justice Dept. rescinds Trump policy that led to thousands of migrant families being separated at border

The Justice Department on Tuesday rescinded a Trump-era memo that established a “zero tolerance” enforcement policy for migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border illegally, which resulted in thousands of family separations.

Georgia lawmaker removed from House Chamber after refusing COVID-19 test

Speaker David Ralston ordered Rep. David Clark removed from the House by law enforcement, saying that he refused to follow testing requirements.