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Most B-52 upgrades behind schedule or over budget, GAO finds
Ten of the 13 programs meant to keep the B-52 flying into the 2050s are over budget, behind schedule or…
Investigators find ActBlue donations inflated for many Wisconsin seniors
Two donors said they had never before made a political donation. Another said “look where I’m living” when asked if…
Senate passes government funding stopgap, leaves town
After days of drawn-out negotiations, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed a short-term government funding stopgap early Saturday morning. …
U.S. Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general
The U.S. Senate, in a 50-49 vote early Saturday morning, confirmed Todd Blanche to serve as the nation's 88th attorney…
Watchdog: Ideological money sources connected to amicus briefs in climate case
Twenty-eight amicus briefs were filed in support of Colorado’s Boulder County in a Supreme Court case attempting to take down…
State farm groups urge Senate to pass GOP budget resolution
With the Senate planning to recess this weekend for the entire month of August, multiple state agriculture groups are urging…
Senate farm bill failure stalls year-round E15 gasoline plan
A plan to allow year-round sales of gasoline with 15% ethanol stalled when a U.S. Senate committee rejected a new…
Senate weighs lower-cost retirement options for teachers, nonprofit workers
A bipartisan U.S. Senate proposal could give about 15 million workers more choices for their retirement savings. …
More calls come from Republicans for Miller to resign
A second U.S. Senator from Ohio has joined the calls for an incumbent Congressman in the state to step down…
Green Bay clerk resigns days before Aug. 11 primary
Green Bay Clerk Celestine Jefferys resigned from her post just four days before the state’s Aug. 11 primary. …
U.S. sheds 23,000 jobs in ‘bleak’ July report
The U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, while the unemployment rate dropped to 4.1%, according to a new report…
Lawsuit: Blind people can’t use Planet Fitness website
A visually impaired Miami man is suing Planet Fitness in a Florida federal court, claiming he is unable to properly…