Ron Johnson suggests Trump supporters not responsible for insurrection
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Senator Ron Johnson defended his remarks in a Capitol security hearing, sharing parts of an eyewitness account that claims four groups, including people acting as Trump supporters, were actually responsible for the insurrection attempt.

Ron Johnson suggests Trump supporters not responsible for insurrection

Senator Ron Johnson defended his remarks in a Capitol security hearing, sharing parts of an eyewitness account that claims four groups, including people acting as Trump supporters, were actually responsible for the insurrection attempt.

US launches airstrike on facilities in Syria used by Iran-backed militia

The United States launched airstrikes in Syria on Thursday, targeting facilities used by Iranian-backed militia groups. The Pentagon said the strikes were in retaliation for a rocket attack in Iraq earlier this month that killed one civilian contractor and wounded a U.S. service member and other coalition troops.

Jacob Blake's uncle speaks at racial disparity task force hearing

The group has a goal to draft new laws to make Wisconsin more equitable. Thursday's hearing went on the road to Kenosha -- where Jacob Blake was shot seven times by a  police officer in August 2020.

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.

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.

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.