Recent shifts in the Trump administration’s policies – including controversial cabinet appointments and the creation of a new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) – have led to aggressive attempts to shrink or dismantle several federal agencies. These moves, alongside freezes on research funding and sweeping regulatory rollbacks, carry significant implications for Wisconsin. This report examines…
Firing of the USAID Inspector General and Oversight Concerns A recent flashpoint in the debate over executive power is the firing of the U.S. Agency for International Development’s inspector general. The White House abruptly removed USAID Inspector General Paul K. Martin just one day after his office issued a report critical of the administration’s actions[2]….
The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), first proposed by suffragist Alice Paul in 1923, aims to guarantee equal legal rights for all American citizens, regardless of sex. The amendment’s text states: “Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex.” Wikipedia…
D.C. officer Shane Lamond found guilty of leaking intelligence to Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio before the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Learn how his conviction impacts police accountability and the fight against far-right extremism.
A strong earthquake struck Northern California on Thursday morning, sending shockwaves as far south as San Francisco and prompting a tsunami warning that impacted millions. The magnitude 7.0 quake hit at 10:44 a.m., centered west of Ferndale, a small city in coastal Humboldt County near the Oregon border, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)….
The U.S. Department of Education, established in May 1980, is the smallest cabinet-level agency in the federal government. Despite its size, it plays a significant role in shaping the educational landscape of the nation. While education is primarily a state and local responsibility—with local governments funding elementary and secondary schools and state governments supporting much…
Donald Trump has often claimed he had “no idea” about the conservative Heritage Foundation’s policy project, known as Project 2025. However, his recent choices for key administration roles suggest otherwise. While Trump tried to distance himself from this controversial blueprint during his campaign, several of his picks are directly tied to the project. Let’s break…
President Joe Biden has authorized the provision of antipersonnel land mines to Ukraine, according to U.S. officials, marking a significant and controversial step in supporting Kyiv’s defense against Russian advances. This decision aligns with other recent moves, such as supplying Ukraine with long-range missile systems, as the administration ramps up efforts to counter Russia’s growing…
More Tax Cuts for the Wealthy. More Cuts for 70 Million Americans. In a move that has sparked widespread concern, Republican leaders are reportedly considering significant cuts to social programs they once vowed to protect. The proposed changes aim to offset the enormous cost of extending the 2017 tax cuts, which largely benefited billionaires and…
November 14, 2024 — A Kentucky woman has filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn the state’s near-total abortion ban, arguing that the restrictive laws violate her constitutional rights. The lawsuit, submitted Tuesday in a Louisville state court, claims that Kentucky’s abortion bans infringe on the plaintiff’s rights to privacy and personal autonomy. The woman, using…
November 14, 2024 — US households are reaching record debt levels, but new data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows that most families are handling this increase effectively. As of September 30, household debt (not adjusted for inflation) hit a fresh high of $17.94 trillion, with credit card and auto loan balances…
November 14, 2024 — A significant discovery of rare earth minerals in Wyoming is sparking optimism for the US manufacturing industry, as it could begin to close the gap between the US and China in rare earth production. China currently dominates global manufacturing, holding over 31% of the market and producing 95% of all rare…