Wisconsin US Senators 2025: Profiles and Political Significance
Wisconsin is represented in the United States Senate by two senators, like every other state. These senators play a vital role in representing Wisconsin’s interests in the federal government while helping shape national policies on issues ranging from…
GOP’s sixth reopen bid fails as Senate Democrats block
Summary Senate Democrats blocked the Republican bid to reopen government Wednesday. The shutdown entered its eighth day with no resolution. Senate votes on stopgap bills have repeatedly failed. Eight days have passed since “Groundhog Day” in…
Mike Johnson targets Chuck Schumer over NYC political feud
Summary House Speaker Mike Johnson blamed the shutdown on Chuck Schumer. Johnson linked Schumer’s stance to fears of NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. Johnson claims the House passed a “clean” funding bill; Senate Democrats blocked it. As…
Trump may renew his bid to acquire Greenland
Summary Trump appeared less focused on acquiring Greenland recently. The Danish Prime Minister believes Trump will revisit Greenland interests. Trump’s past moves stressed Greenland’s strategic and security value. Mette Frederiksen, the prime minister of…
NC Rep. Jarrod Lowery joins Trump administration
Summary NC Rep. Jarrod Lowery joined the Trump administration in October. Lowery has represented Robeson County since January 2023. He is a member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. Lowery told McClatchy on Tuesday that he would be a senior adviser…
Pam Bondi faces Senate fire over DOJ conduct
Summary Pam Bondi faced tough questioning by the Senate Tuesday. Senators accused her of politicizing the Justice Department. Concerns raised about targeting Trump’s perceived enemies. Since becoming the country’s top law enforcement officer,…
Youth support collapse hits Democrats in 2024
Summary Youth support for Democrats collapsed in the 2024 election. The party lost trust due to economic and inflation concerns. Biden’s age and perceived dishonesty hurt youth appeal. Last year, as Donald Trump finished his political comeback, a number…
Trump says young Americans ‘owe him’ for saving TikTok
Summary President Trump said young Americans “owe him big” for saving TikTok. Signed executive order allowing TikTok’s U.S. sale to American group. Deal valued around $14 billion with Oracle, Michael Dell involvement. The President…
White House clarifies Trump’s federal layoff remarks
Summary White House retracts Trump’s claim of current federal layoffs. Trump previously said government employees were being laid off “right now.” Officials warn layoffs could occur if shutdown continues. The Trump administration was…
Greene County Attorney Thomas Laehn enters Senate race
Summary Greene County Attorney Dr. Thomas Laehn enters the Iowa Senate race. Runs as a Libertarian for Joni Ernst’s seat. First Libertarian elected to partisan office in Iowa. As of right now, Laehn is the first Libertarian elected to government in Iowa.…