Republicans who control the Wisconsin Assembly quietly introduced a bill Friday that would call for a binding statewide referendum on whether abortion should be banned after 14 weeks of pregnancy. The GOP has scheduled a public hearing on the bill for Monday afternoon at the state Capitol. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is almost certain to … Read more
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee wants voters to weigh in on four long-term infrastructure initiatives when they head to the polls in November. The Democrat unveiled the proposals totaling $345 million this week as part of his $13.7 billion state budget plan for the 2025 fiscal year. One of the questions would issue $135 million … Read more
Toni Atkins, a Democrat from San Diego, announced she would run for governor of California in 2026. She would be the first woman and LGBTQ person to hold the position.
A Senate panel narrowly advanced the nomination of Adeel Mangi to become the nation’s first Muslim American federal appeals court judge, after Democrats accused Republicans of subjecting him to “blatantly Islamophobic” questioning.
President Joe Biden said Friday that he was ready to make “massive changes” to border policy and challenged House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., to join him in taking on the hot-button issue.
A Fulton County commissioner says he’s pursuing an investigation into Willis over allegations that she had an improper relationship with prosecutor Nathan Wade.
Speaking to a bipartisan group at the U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting at the White House, President Joe Biden said the U.S. needs “significant policy changes at the border” and pressed House Republicans to join him.
The president’s national security aides said in a private meeting this week that Russia could win the war within weeks if Congress doesn’t act.
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott has endorsed Nikki Haley ahead of New Hampshire’s GOP primary next week. Scott, a critic of former President Donald Trump, referred to the former leader in a statement released by his campaign on Friday. “America has a decision to make, and our friends and neighbors in New Hampshire have an opportunity … Read more
A co-defendant in former President Trump’s election interference case is accusing the Fulton County district attorney is having an “improper relationship.” Michael Roman alleges that Fani Williams is having a personal relationship with Nathan Wade, a special prosecutor hired by her office to work Trump’s case.
