The man was taken into custody inside the State Capitol on Wednesday after asking to see Gov. Tony Evers, the authorities said. He posted bail and returned hours later with a rifle.
Tag: Politics and Government
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Blinken, Garland and Mayorkas Land in Mexico to Tackle Range of Issues
The secretary of state, Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas plan to meet with Mexico’s leader and other officials to cement strategy.
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A Wartime Election in Ukraine? It’s a Political Hot Potato.
In normal circumstances, President Volodymyr Zelensky would be running for re-election next spring. Analysts say an election is unlikely, but the prospect is causing some anxiety in Kyiv.
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In France, Reports of Bedbugs Fuel Anxiety Ahead of 2024 Olympics
With less than a year to go before millions are expected in Paris for the Olympics, a wave of widely publicized reports of bed bug infestations has put French authorities under pressure.
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Pope Francis Implores the World to Save a Planet Near ‘the Breaking Point’
Eight years after his landmark letter on humanity’s obligation to protect the environment, Francis warns that there is still a lot to be done, and quickly.