Wisconsin lawmakers took another step Tuesday toward creating a network of electric vehicle charging stations across the state, passing a pair of bills that would make it easier for businesses to operate the stations and free up nearly $80 million in federal construction aid. The Senate passed both Republican-authored bills 30-2 with no debate. The … Read more
Kristina Amyot’s life has drastically improved since the last New Hampshire primary, but she isn’t confident the current candidates will help others achieve the same success. Amyot, 36, spent more than half her life struggling with addiction, mainly to heroin, before joining Hope on Haven Hill, a comprehensive program for pregnant women and mothers that … Read more
The former Elle columnist will take the stand in the trial that will determine damages for statements made by the ex-president E Jean Carroll’s second defamation trial against Donald Trump continues Wednesday morning in Manhattan federal court, with the start of witness testimony. Carroll, a former Elle columnist, is suing Trump over his June 2019 … Read more
Mysticism has long found a home online, but the rise of generative AI through services like ChatGPT is making it easier than ever to project a sense of magic upon technology A TikTok tarot card reader gazes at me through the screen and draws a card. “If you’re seeing this,” she coos, “it was meant … Read more
New discussions with president’s son’s attorneys could lead to him testifying in the near future Efforts by House Republicans to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress appear to be in suspension following new discussions with his attorneys that could lead to the president’s son testifying in the near future. The development follows Biden’s surprise … Read more
The Senate voted on Tuesday evening to limit debate and advance a vote on the temporary spending patch, known as a continuing resolution (CR), in order to avert a government shutdown later this week. The vote to advance the bill passed the Senate with bipartisan support 68-13. The Senate can now begin debating the spending … Read more
Georgia’s state economist is warning lawmakers that a recession could drive down state tax collections in coming months, while Gov. Brian Kemp is again portraying his budget as a way to spur further economic growth. Speaking to lawmakers by video from Davos, Switzerland, where he is attending the World Economic Forum, the Republican governor on … Read more
Justice Department prosecutors say the man charged with leaking former President Trump’s tax returns sought his job as an IRS consultant specifically for the purpose of leaking the information. Charles Littlejohn had done work for Booze Allen from 2008 to 2013, but he returned to the company as an IRS consultant in 2017. Prosecutors say … Read more
Wisconsin Republicans appear to be at an impasse over a proposal to legalize medical marijuana. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said Tuesday that he would not compromise with state Senate Republicans to address their concerns with his proposal. Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu last week said the bill’s proposed creation of state-run dispensaries was a “nonstarter.” … Read more
Florida governor and Republican presidential candidate concedes country has faced ‘challenges’ over dealing with race US politics – live updates The hard-right Florida governor Ron DeSantis says the US is “not a racist country”, echoing a controversial claim by Nikki Haley, the former South Carolina governor who is also trying to deny Donald Trump the … Read more
