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On Jan. 15, 2026, President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he would consider invoking the Insurrection Act in response to ongoing demonstrations in Minnesota opposing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities. Trump’s statement followed a surge of protests spurred by recent incidents, including the fatal shooting of a woman and the wounding […]
By US Rep. Tony Wied It’s one of the most beloved Christmas traditions – watching Santa’s sleigh as he makes his way across the globe on Christmas Eve, guided by NORAD’s Santa Tracker. But did you know it all started with a wrong number? Back in 1955, Sears placed an advertisement in a Colorado Springs newspaper with […]
A major wildfire currently burning in central Canada has already released significant amounts of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. According to the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, by early June 2025 the blaze had emitted approximately 56 million tonnes of CO₂ — a major carbon output in just a few weeks, second only to Canada’s record-breaking […]
PRESS RELEASE Recently, U.S. Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI-08) introduced legislation to protect American citizens’ Second Amendment rights by banning federal, state, and local laws targeting magazine capacity. The Freedom from Improper Regulation and Enforcement (FIRE) Act prohibits any federal agency from restricting firearm magazines based on capacity and prohibits states and localities from enacting or enforcing capacity […]
By U.S. Rep. Tony Wied This week, I introduced legislation today (July 11) to support small businesses in Wisconsin’s 8th District and around the United States by giving them a direct line to voice regulatory concerns, seek relief from unnecessary bureaucratic burdens, and reduce red tape. The Destroying Unnecessary, Misaligned, and Prohibitive (DUMP) Red Tape […]
As the newly elected representative for Wisconsin’s 8th District, U.S. Rep. Tony Wied has made defending Second Amendment rights a cornerstone of his agenda. Emphasizing his commitment to protecting constitutional freedoms, Wied has cosponsored several pieces of legislation aimed at safeguarding and expanding gun rights while opposing what he describes as overreach by the Biden […]
What is the most likely outcome of the shakeout? The following information was generated by X’s Grok. The suspension of grant processing at the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) due to nearly all staff being placed on administrative leave is a significant disruption for libraries and museums across the USA. This situation stems […]
In a bipartisan effort to honor Vietnam War veterans, Congressman Tony Wied (R-Wis.) and Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-Calif.) have introduced a resolution designating the last Saturday of March as “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day.” The resolution, announced yesterday, aims to provide long-overdue recognition to those who served in the war, acknowledging the hardships they […]
The concept of birthright citizenship, known as jus soli (right of the soil), has long been a cornerstone of American identity. However, the Founding Fathers had nuanced views on who should automatically acquire citizenship, particularly concerning children of foreign diplomats stationed in the United States. This article delves into their opposition, the legal precedents established […]
The following items were compiled from press reports since the November election.
