Politics
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VIDEO: Editorial: Would you prefer a bipartisan deal that increases border security—or no deal and just a lot of talk from now ‘til Election Day?
There’s never a shortage of talk about immigration and the US border with Mexico, but a group of Republicans and Democrats in Washington is close to an agreement on a package that would put limits on asylum seeking while also sending more resources to better secure the border and stop drug smuggling at points of…
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Biden policy to help IRS collect up to $851 billion in back taxes from ultra-wealthy
Using funds provided by the Inflation Reduction Act, the IRS has already collected more than $520 million from 1,600 millionaires who had unpaid tax bills of more than $250,000. The IRS could collect as much as $851 billion in additional tax revenue over the next decade.
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Republicans cave to Trump, block border security deal they demanded
After years of claiming that border security was a “top priority” for them, House and Senate Republicans killed a long-awaited, bipartisan deal they insisted on amid pressure from former President Donald Trump.
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Trump is not immune from prosecution in his 2020 election interference case, US appeals court says
Trump is seeking to delay a trial until after the November election. If he were to defeat President Joe Biden, he could presumably try to use his position as head of the executive branch to order a new attorney general to dismiss the federal cases he faces or potentially could seek a pardon for himself.
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VIDEO: Fox News Reports on Biden’s Booming Economy
Pouring one out for our friends at Fox News. @upnorthnews Pouring one out for our friends at #FoxNews. #wisconsin #biden #news #economy #republicans #democrats #government #democracy #fox ♬ original sound – UpNorthNews
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VIDEO: Overdraft Fees Could Drop to as Low as $3 under New Biden Proposal
The White House is taking action to alleviate financial strain on American consumers. Check out the latest proposal that could potentially lower the cost of overdrawing bank accounts to just $3. @upnorthnews The White House is taking action to alleviate financial strain on American consumers. Check out the latest proposal that could potentially lower the…
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Editorial: To honor Black History Month, focus on the people and events that matter—not the political sideshows
Pretending systemic racism no longer exists—a hallmark of Republican orthodoxy—makes a proper commemoration of Black History Month next to impossible in our state capitol.
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The Farm Bill is big, bold, and behind schedule. Here’s how that affects you.
Congress can’t agree on a federal budget and their disagreements could hurt farmers, consumers, global trade, and the environment.
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VIDEO: How to Sum Up the Wisconsin Legislature As a Movie Plot
How to sum up the Wisconsin Legislature as a movie plot, especially on Feb. 2nd. @upnorthnews How to sum up the Wisconsin Legislature as a movie plot, especially on Feb. 2nd. #wisconsin #wisconsinnews #legislature #taxcuts #economy #government ♬ original sound – UpNorthNews
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VIDEO: Wisconsin Voters Are Already Getting A lot of Attention
Wisconsin isn’t one of the early primary states like Iowa or New Hampshire, but we’re still getting a lot of attention because of our status as a “tipping state” that could decide who wins the White House in November. Founding Editor Pat Kreitlow talks about voters getting information from these VIP visits rather than the…
