NATIONAL POLITICS
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A third of parents are putting career plans on hold due to the cost of childcare—even here in Wisconsin
We treat childcare as a personal problem that deserves private suffering, instead of political action. I spent years thinking that it was my fault. As another mom said to me: “It feels like I’m the one doing something wrong.”
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‘God Bless Our Troops:’ How Biden’s signature speech-ender continues to have an impact
“God bless our troops.” It may have seemed small, but former president Joe Biden ended EVERY speech with those four words — and his actions backed them up. One of the most impactful pieces of legislation the former president signed into law is called the PACT Act — the largest health care and benefit expansion…
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The real reason Trump made English our official language
While it may seem like common sense – 80% of Americans speak only English at home – Trump’s decision will do lasting damage.
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Veterans fired from federal jobs say they feel betrayed, including some who voted for Trump
Milwaukee veteran and VA worker: “I’m not dead weight. You’re tossing off the wrong stuff.” Nathan Hooven is a disabled Air Force veteran who voted for Donald Trump in November. Barely three months later, he’s now unemployed and says he feels betrayed by the president’s dramatic downsizing of the federal government that cost him his job. “I…
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Where’s that focus on inflation we heard all about before the election—and what the heck does it have to do with Greenland?
While Trump’s Congress works on protecting tax cuts for the wealthy, GOP legislators in Madison offer their first order of business: making it harder to vote.
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Trump’s AG pick Matt Gaetz withdraws as more sex with minors details emerge
Gaetz’ quick withdrawal suggests that he realized he likely wouldn’t win the votes necessary to be confirmed by the Senate following Trump’s inauguration.
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Here’s who Trump has nominated to his administration so far
Trump has announced that Susie Wiles will serve as his chief of staff, is expected to nominate Marco Rubio as his secretary of state, and chose Kristi Noem to serve as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
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Want to follow election results like a pro? Here’s what to watch in key states.
Here’s how you can keep up to date with election results in key states on November 5.
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‘MAHA’: What to know about the ‘movement’ gaslighting health and wellness followers in the US
Here’s who RFK’s “health and wellness” political campaign is trying to reach, and why.
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Opinion: Be a child care voter this year
Moms know that child care is a life-shaping issue for their own families. Many are at risk of being forced onto public assistance if they can’t find the affordable care that makes it possible for them to stay in the workforce. But too many moms don’t know which candidates support the solutions they need.
























