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Oklahoma judicial nominee advances toward U.S. Senate confirmation, overcoming GOP opposition
WASHINGTON — Former Cherokee Nation Attorney General Sara Hill is one step closer to becoming the first Native American woman to serve as a federal judge for the state of Oklahoma, despite objections from top state officials and some U.S. Senate Republicans. The Democratic-led U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary on Thursday favorably approved, 14-7, […] The post Oklahoma judicial nominee advances toward U.S. Senate confirmation, overcoming GOP opposition appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
New York Democrat Jamaal Bowman censured by U.S. House after he pulled fire alarm
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House voted Thursday to censure Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman of New York. The House voted 214-191 along party lines on a resolution to censure Bowman for pulling a fire alarm in the Cannon House Office Building on Sept. 30 while the House considered legislation to prevent a government shutdown. Censure amounts […] The post New York Democrat Jamaal Bowman censured by U.S. House after he pulled fire alarm appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
CNN to host GOP presidential debates ahead of Iowa caucuses, New Hampshire primary
WASHINGTON — Republicans hoping to become their party’s presidential nominee will have two more chances to debate next month, following an announcement Thursday that CNN will host one debate in Iowa and another in New Hampshire. The first debate is scheduled for Jan. 10 at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, and the second debate […] The post CNN to host GOP presidential debates ahead of Iowa caucuses, New Hampshire primary appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Biden meets with leaders of tribal nations, signs order easing access to federal funds
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden signed an executive order Wednesday that would make it easier for tribal nations to access and invest federal funding on their own terms. “It’s hard work to heal the wrongs of the past and change the course and move forward,” Biden said. “But the actions we are taking today are […] The post Biden meets with leaders of tribal nations, signs order easing access to federal funds appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Haley draws fire from rivals in GOP presidential debate, as Christie calls Trump ‘unfit’
Half of the four Republican presidential candidates on a debate stage in Alabama on Wednesday night focused their attacks on former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, who’s vying for the prized second place in the nominating contest. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy teamed up early in the debate to repeatedly hit […] The post Haley draws fire from rivals in GOP presidential debate, as Christie calls Trump ‘unfit’ appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
U.S. House Democrats and advocates push for additional federal child care funding
WASHINGTON — U.S. House Democratic leaders on Wednesday called on Congress to pass President Joe Biden’s $16 billion supplemental child care funding request. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York and Whip Katherine Clark of Massachusetts gathered with child care activists and other House Democrats at a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol. Child […] The post U.S. House Democrats and advocates push for additional federal child care funding appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Divided over immigration, U.S. Senate blocks advancing aid for Ukraine, Israel
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate failed to move forward Wednesday with a $111 billion spending package that would have bolstered aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and the Southern border amid deep disagreement about immigration policy. The 49-51 procedural vote, which needed at least 60 senators to advance the bill toward final passage, represents a significant […] The post Divided over immigration, U.S. Senate blocks advancing aid for Ukraine, Israel appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Wisconsin is a major front in the war on U.S. democracy
It was startling to read in The Washington Post this week that former President Donald Trump, following the lead of right-wing conspiracy theorists, has demanded that the Justice Department turn over “all documents” on John Nichols, whom the Post describes as “a liberal journalist in Wisconsin who rightwing media have suggested encouraged violence at the […] The post Wisconsin is a major front in the war on U.S. democracy appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy to exit Congress, along with a flock of other lawmakers
WASHINGTON — Former U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy Wednesday joined the growing list of Congress members heading for the U.S. Capitol exits. McCarthy’s planned departure by year’s end, following the expulsion of disgraced New York Republican Congressman George Santos, will leave the House GOP with a razor-thin majority in 2024. The California Republican’s announcement also […] The post Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy to exit Congress, along with a flock of other lawmakers appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Wisconsin’s fake electors settle lawsuit, acknowledge Biden won in 2020
The 10 Wisconsin Republicans who posed as electors for President Donald Trump in 2020 even though he had lost the election settled a lawsuit against them Wednesday, acknowledging their actions were part of an effort to overturn the election results. The lawsuit was filed last year by two of the state’s rightful electors, alleging the […] The post Wisconsin’s fake electors settle lawsuit, acknowledge Biden won in 2020 appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Finance committee holds off again on approving tribal funds
The Republican-led Joint Finance Committee continued to withhold approval for the release of funds to the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa on Tuesday. At the start of the committee meeting, co-chair Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) said that Sens. Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk), Romaine […] The post Finance committee holds off again on approving tribal funds appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Florida congressman proposes federal funding to help schools fight book bans
WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost unveiled legislation Tuesday to combat a nationwide surge in book bans. Frost, a Florida Democrat, is pushing the “Fight Book Bans Act,” which he discussed at a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol alongside fellow House Democrats and advocacy groups. Frost’s bill would provide funding for school districts so […] The post Florida congressman proposes federal funding to help schools fight book bans appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Border talks stuck as Senate nears vote on package for Israel, Ukraine aid
WASHINGTON — The success of the U.S. Senate in passing a $106 billion global security supplemental aid package hinges on a bipartisan agreement about U.S. border security, but any deal was at an impasse Tuesday. “There will not be a national security bill unless and until there is serious and significant changes in security at […] The post Border talks stuck as Senate nears vote on package for Israel, Ukraine aid appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Tuberville relents on months-long blockade of most military nominees, blaming Democrats
WASHINGTON — After blocking hundreds of U.S. military promotions for most of 2023 in protest of a Pentagon abortion policy, Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama said Tuesday he will lift his holds on all of them except for a handful of four-star general nominees. The senator, who sits on the Senate Committee on Armed Forces, […] The post Tuberville relents on months-long blockade of most military nominees, blaming Democrats appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Republican lawmakers propose dissolving Wisconsin Elections Commission
A group of Republican lawmakers have released a proposal to dissolve the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) and shift the administration of the state’s elections to the secretary of state. Under the proposed legislation, the secretary would need approval from the elections committees of both the Assembly and Senate before taking any action on election rules. […] The post Republican lawmakers propose dissolving Wisconsin Elections Commission appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Pennsylvania senator pushes review of U.S. investments in China but hits roadblock in House
WASHINGTON — A bipartisan measure that would require screening of U.S. private investments in high-tech enterprises in China, Iran, North Korea and Russia may not be included in Congress’ annual defense policy legislation. The Senate approved the so-called “outbound investment” amendment, 91-6, to its version of the National Defense Authorization Act in July, with proponents […] The post Pennsylvania senator pushes review of U.S. investments in China but hits roadblock in House appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Former HOPE Christian School employees discuss concerns about staffing, safety
HOPE Christian School Fortis promises a high-quality education for its “scholars,” most of whom use state-funded vouchers to attend. Its website features photos of joyful students and boasts of a “warm and nurturing community” and “dedicated teachers who are invested in your child’s learning” inside its classrooms. After an accident in gym class in September, […] The post Former HOPE Christian School employees discuss concerns about staffing, safety appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Why ‘color-blindness’ is dangerous
In 1896, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Plessy v. Ferguson that “separate but equal” schools and other public accommodations for Black and white people were constitutional. The Plessy decision is also the first time the phrase “color-blind” was used in American political discourse by Justice Harlan in his dissent of the Plessy decision. Harlan […] The post Why ‘color-blindness’ is dangerous appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
White House points to defense spending in states in new plea for Ukraine aid
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is warning Congress that without more funding for Ukraine, the United States will no longer be able to provide that country with military assistance — and emphasizing the multiple states from Arkansas to Michigan to Pennsylvania where businesses already have benefited from earlier aid. Cutting off U.S. funding would not […] The post White House points to defense spending in states in new plea for Ukraine aid appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Hmong veterans of the Vietnam War would receive Congressional Gold Medal under push by lawmakers
WASHINGTON — Members of Wisconsin’s congressional delegation are leading a bipartisan effort to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Hmong veterans of the Vietnam War. During the Vietnam War, the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency recruited the Hmong people as soldiers to help combat communism’s spread through Southeast Asia. The Hmong, who lived and worked as […] The post Hmong veterans of the Vietnam War would receive Congressional Gold Medal under push by lawmakers appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
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