National News
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Biden Announces 2024 Presidential Re-Election Run
President Biden has announced his plans to run for a second term in 2024, an election where Wisconsin will likely play a pivotal role once again, as it has in the past two elections.
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Here’s Where the Jan. 6 Criminal Proceedings Stand
As of March, about half of the more than 1,000 people charged have pleaded guilty and 445 defendants have been sentenced, according to the Justice department.
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House GOP’s First 100 Days: Few Results, Lots of Unpopular Ideas
House Republicans have spent their first 100 days in power discussing plans to cut social programs like Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and food assistance and conducting half-baked and conspiracy-fueled investigations.
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Clarence Thomas’ ‘Corruption’ Scandal Grows Even Bigger
A new report highlighting Thomas’ close ties with Harlan Crow will likely refresh calls for an investigation into the relationship between the Supreme Court justice and the billionaire mega-donor.
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What the Latest Abortion Pill Ruling Means for You
The 5th Circuit’s ruling maintains mifepristone’s availability for now, but severely limits access in ways that could harm patients seeking abortion care.
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Judge’s Abortion Pill Ruling Could Have Widespread Consequences On Health Care Access
Access to the abortion medication mifepristone has been called into question following the issuance of competing rulings in Texas and Washington.
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Trump Makes Himself 2 Inches Taller In Fake Mugshot That Fundraises Off Arrest
In the days following former president Donald Trump’s indictment, solicitations from his 2024 joint fundraising committee began. The committee has reportedly raised $7 million so far.
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What Wisconsin Has Gotten Out Of Biden’s Infrastructure Law (So Far)
In Wisconsin, 170 infrastructure projects have been announced so far, and more are in the works. Here’s a look at the work that’s being done in the Badger State, and how it helps Wisconsinites.
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Biden’s Budget Would Tax Billionaires, Corporations to Strengthen Medicare, Expand Child Care, and Help Families
Republicans immediately rejected Biden’s plan, but have yet to release their own budget. They have made it clear, however, that they want to apply deep spending cuts to everything from health insurance to food assistance benefits.
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Biden Proposes Taxes on the Rich to Strengthen Medicare Funding
Biden’s plan would increase the Medicare tax rate on Americans earning above $400,000 from 3.8% to 5% to help keep Medicare solvent into the 2050s. No one earning under $400,000 a year would pay a dime more in taxes, under Biden’s plan.
