Senate GOP 'goes nuclear,' clearing way for Pres. Trump's Supreme Court pick

Senate GOP 'goes nuclear,' clearing way for Pres. Trump's Supreme Court pick

WASHINGTON -- Republicans invoked the "nuclear option" in the Senate Thursday, unilaterally rewriting the chamber's rules to allow President Donald Trump's nominee to ascend to the Supreme Court.Furious Democrats objected until the end, but their efforts to block Judge Neil Gorsuch failed as expected.

WASHINGTON -- Republicans invoked the "nuclear option" in the Senate Thursday, unilaterally rewriting the chamber's rules to allow President Donald Trump's nominee to ascend to the Supreme Court.Furious Democrats objected until the end, but their efforts to block Judge Neil Gorsuch failed as expected.

Wisconsin's attorney general makes legal arguments in redistricting appeal

Wisconsin's attorney general makes legal arguments in redistricting appeal

MADISON — Wisconsin's Republican attorney general is telling the U.S. Supreme Court that a ruling striking down GOP-drawn legislative boundaries in the state as unconstitutional gerrymandering is "unprecedented."Attorney General Brad Schimel presented the state's legal arguments in a court filing in the case Friday.

MADISON — Wisconsin's Republican attorney general is telling the U.S. Supreme Court that a ruling striking down GOP-drawn legislative boundaries in the state as unconstitutional gerrymandering is "unprecedented."Attorney General Brad Schimel presented the state's legal arguments in a court filing in the case Friday.

Wisconsin Democrat: People 'terrified' of health care bill

Wisconsin Democrat: People 'terrified' of health care bill

MADISON -- People in Wisconsin are "terrified" about changes to the federal health care law being pushed by Republicans in the House, a Democratic state lawmaker said Thursday, March 23rd at a forum bringing together policymakers and the state's health care leaders.The conference came as negotiations continued in Congress to get enough support to pass a Republican plan that would replace the Affordable Care Act.

MADISON -- People in Wisconsin are "terrified" about changes to the federal health care law being pushed by Republicans in the House, a Democratic state lawmaker said Thursday, March 23rd at a forum bringing together policymakers and the state's health care leaders.The conference came as negotiations continued in Congress to get enough support to pass a Republican plan that would replace the Affordable Care Act.

"I decide cases:" Neil Gorsuch said he's made no promises for future rulings

"I decide cases:" Neil Gorsuch said he's made no promises for future rulings

WASHINGTON — Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch declared Tuesday, March 21st he's made no promises to President Donald Trump or anyone else about how he'll vote on abortion or other issues and testified he'll have no trouble as a justice holding anyone accountable, including the president who picked him.During the long second day of his Senate confirmation hearings, Gorsuch made two notable statements in response to questions from members of the Judiciary Committee, and both related to President Trump, who nominated him.

WASHINGTON — Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch declared Tuesday, March 21st he's made no promises to President Donald Trump or anyone else about how he'll vote on abortion or other issues and testified he'll have no trouble as a justice holding anyone accountable, including the president who picked him.During the long second day of his Senate confirmation hearings, Gorsuch made two notable statements in response to questions from members of the Judiciary Committee, and both related to President Trump, who nominated him.

Gov't report: More than 12M signed up for 'Obamacare'

Gov't report: More than 12M signed up for 'Obamacare'

WASHINGTON — The government says more than 12 million people have signed up for coverage this year under former President Barack Obama's health care law, even as the Republican-led Congress debates its repeal.The official national figure of 12.2 million does not include an additional 765,000 people signed up under an option in the Obama-era law called the Basic Health Plan, which is used by two states, New York and Minnesota.Traditionally, that figure has been reported separately because of differences in the type of health plan provided.

WASHINGTON — The government says more than 12 million people have signed up for coverage this year under former President Barack Obama's health care law, even as the Republican-led Congress debates its repeal.The official national figure of 12.2 million does not include an additional 765,000 people signed up under an option in the Obama-era law called the Basic Health Plan, which is used by two states, New York and Minnesota.Traditionally, that figure has been reported separately because of differences in the type of health plan provided.

"The time is now:" GOP pushes health bill through panels in marathon sessions

"The time is now:" GOP pushes health bill through panels in marathon sessions

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Determined House Republicans won early victories Thursday, March 9th on divisive legislation to undo former President Barack Obama's health care law, winning approval in key committees after marathon all-night sessions despite Democratic protests and intense opposition from doctors and consumer groups.The GOP scored triumphs in the Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce panels after lengthy debate, as the committees approved legislation to reshape the way millions of Americans pay for medical care, including abolishing the tax penalty Obama's statute imposes on people who don't purchase insurance.As his committees wrapped up work on the legislation favored by President Donald Trump, House Speaker Paul Ryan tried to close the deal with his party divided and some conservative in open revolt."This is the closest we will ever get to repealing and replacing Obamacare," Ryan declared at a press briefing where he appeared in shirt sleeves to walk reporters through a detailed presentation on the GOP legislation. "The time is here.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Determined House Republicans won early victories Thursday, March 9th on divisive legislation to undo former President Barack Obama's health care law, winning approval in key committees after marathon all-night sessions despite Democratic protests and intense opposition from doctors and consumer groups.The GOP scored triumphs in the Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce panels after lengthy debate, as the committees approved legislation to reshape the way millions of Americans pay for medical care, including abolishing the tax penalty Obama's statute imposes on people who don't purchase insurance.As his committees wrapped up work on the legislation favored by President Donald Trump, House Speaker Paul Ryan tried to close the deal with his party divided and some conservative in open revolt."This is the closest we will ever get to repealing and replacing Obamacare," Ryan declared at a press briefing where he appeared in shirt sleeves to walk reporters through a detailed presentation on the GOP legislation. "The time is here.

Gov. Walker calls health bill 'a good first step,' Vos splits with conservatives who say it's Obamacare Lite

Gov. Walker calls health bill 'a good first step,' Vos splits with conservatives who say it's Obamacare Lite

MADISON -- Several U.S. Senate Republicans are recoiling from the GOP plan to replace the Affordable Care Act, leaving the future of the bill -- and its impact on Wisconsin -- in flux.A handful of moderate Republican senators said Tuesday, March 7th that the replacement being advanced by House Speaker Paul Ryan goes too far, while conservatives assailed it as "Obamacare Lite."Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said he disagreed with those conservatives, while Gov.

MADISON -- Several U.S. Senate Republicans are recoiling from the GOP plan to replace the Affordable Care Act, leaving the future of the bill -- and its impact on Wisconsin -- in flux.A handful of moderate Republican senators said Tuesday, March 7th that the replacement being advanced by House Speaker Paul Ryan goes too far, while conservatives assailed it as "Obamacare Lite."Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said he disagreed with those conservatives, while Gov.

Supreme Court won't say if trans teen can pick bathroom, sending case back to lower courts

Supreme Court won't say if trans teen can pick bathroom, sending case back to lower courts

VIRGINIA -- The Supreme Court is leaving the issue of transgender rights in schools to lower courts for now after backing out of a high-profile case Monday, March 6th of a Virginia high school student who sued to be able to use the boys' bathroom.The court's order in the case of teenager Gavin Grimm means that attention now will turn to lower courts around the country that are grappling with rights of transgender students to use school bathrooms that correspond to their chosen gender, not the one assigned at birth.The appeals court in Richmond, Virginia, and other appellate panels handling similar cases around the country will have the first chance to decide whether federal anti-discrimination law or the Constitution protects transgender students' rights.Monday's action by a court that has been short-handed for more than a year comes after President Donald Trump's administration pulled back federal guidance advising schools to let students use the bathroom of their chosen gender, not the one assigned at birth.The justices rejected a call from both sides to decide the issue in a case that was dramatically altered by the election of President Trump.Grimm's case had been scheduled for argument in late March.

VIRGINIA -- The Supreme Court is leaving the issue of transgender rights in schools to lower courts for now after backing out of a high-profile case Monday, March 6th of a Virginia high school student who sued to be able to use the boys' bathroom.The court's order in the case of teenager Gavin Grimm means that attention now will turn to lower courts around the country that are grappling with rights of transgender students to use school bathrooms that correspond to their chosen gender, not the one assigned at birth.The appeals court in Richmond, Virginia, and other appellate panels handling similar cases around the country will have the first chance to decide whether federal anti-discrimination law or the Constitution protects transgender students' rights.Monday's action by a court that has been short-handed for more than a year comes after President Donald Trump's administration pulled back federal guidance advising schools to let students use the bathroom of their chosen gender, not the one assigned at birth.The justices rejected a call from both sides to decide the issue in a case that was dramatically altered by the election of President Trump.Grimm's case had been scheduled for argument in late March.