WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Trump on Sunday lashed out at a group of progressive Democrats, saying the female lawmakers should "go back and help fix the totally broken and crime infested places from which they came" before criticizing policies in the U.S.

"So interesting to see 'Progressive' Democrat Congresswomen, who originally came from countries whose governments are a complete and total catastrophe, the worst, most corrupt and inept anywhere in the world (if they even have a functioning government at all), now loudly and viciously telling the people of the United States, the greatest and most powerful Nation on earth, how our government is to be run," Trump said in an early morning string of tweets.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Trump administration is moving to end asylum protections for most Central American migrants, the Department of Justice announced Monday.

According to a new rule published in the Federal Register, asylum seekers who pass through another country before reaching the U.S. will be ineligible for asylum when they reach the southern border.

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http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/amstuck-and-others-3-s5.jpgCites incumbent Congressman’s vote to take away protections for Wisconsinites with pre-existing conditions.

If the Trump administration can’t adequately process undocumented immigrants currently, what are they going to do with thousands more?

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/u.s.womens-soccer-team-s5.jpgThe women’s U.S. soccer team makes us all feel more patriotic, says Sen. Erpenbach, and reminds us that enacting equal pay legislation here in Wisconsin is far overdue.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Special counsel Robert Mueller’s public testimony before Congress is likely to be postponed until July 24, two sources familiar with the matter told The Hill.

The sources cautioned that the situation is fluid and is pending a final agreement by the Democrats on his appearance.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - will step down as Labor Secretary amid mounting scrutiny over his role in negotiating a plea deal for financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Acosta announced Friday that he is resigning, saying that he phoned President Trump on Friday morning to tell him he was stepping aside because he does not want his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein plea agreement to consume the administration.

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Will allow state to catch up with the rest of the Midwest.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wisc-capitol-dome-s5.jpgSen. Smith writes about the history of gerrymandering and the consequences this practice has for voters. Our state needs redistricting reform and fair maps to ensure all Wisconsin voices are heard.

Thousands could lose coverage under GOP negligence.