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Senate approves back pay for officers caught in Tuberville military blockade

The Senate approved a bill to compensate senior officers for lost pay due to Sen. Tommy Tuberville's (R-AL) monthslong blockade on military promotions.

Sen. Markwayne Mullin defends net worth by attacking Matt Gaetz over ‘daddy’s money’

Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) picked another fight over an online post, this time against Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL).

Risk of war with China is real and rising

Taiwan elections or disputed islands in the South China Sea could be the flashpoint.

Wyoming judge to rule on nation’s first abortion pill ban

A Teton County, Wyoming district judge is set to rule on Wyoming's abortion restrictions, including a first-in-the-nation ban on the use of abortion pills.

UN says Taliban’s solution to protect women from male relatives: Send them to prison

Afghanistan has burnished its credentials as one of the worst places in the world for women, thanks to a Taliban plan under which vulnerable women are sent to prison.

Carnegie Mellon graduate sues university for ‘culture of antisemitism’

A Jewish graduate of Carnegie Mellon University has filed a lawsuit against the institution, alleging that the university maintained a "culture of antisemitism" and failed to address incidents of antisemitism directed against her.

House passes bill allowing whole milk in schools, but it may spoil in the Senate

School children will have a lot more options when it comes to their milk selection if the House of Representatives has its way.

Kevin McCarthy reflects on time in office and airs grievances on his way out the door

After nearly 17 years in Congress, Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) cast his last vote in the House on Thursday as he prepares to leave the House at the end of this year.

Biden to head to Wisconsin ahead of state’s pivotal role in 2024

President Joe Biden is set to visit Wisconsin next week in an early attempt at wooing the swing state, which could play a deciding role in an increasingly likely rematch between him and former President Donald Trump.

University of Wisconsin board reverses course and takes deal to cut DEI staff

The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents abruptly changed course Wednesday and approved a deal with state Republican lawmakers to limit diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in exchange for funds for new buildings and salary raises.
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