Sep 23 GOP Senate report: Effect ‘unclear’ of Biden son’s involvement in Ukraine company on Obama policy By Eric Tucker, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Two Republican-led Senate committees issued a politically charged report Wednesday alleging that the work Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden's son did in Ukraine constituted a conflict of interest for the Obama administration. But it offered no evidence to support one… Continue reading
Aug 13 Warning on Russia adds questions about Senate’s Biden probe By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The stark warning that Russia is working to denigrate Joe Biden adds to questions about the probe by Sen. Ron Johnson's Senate committee and whether it is mimicking, even indirectly, Russian efforts and amplifying its propaganda. Continue reading
Mar 09 GOP senator asks for review of Trump’s tariffs on steel, aluminum By Associated Press Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin is asking Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross to answer several questions about the move. That includes a "detailed cost analysis" of the impact on the economy, how employment levels were factored into the decision and national… Continue reading
Dec 02 McConnell turns to antagonist to help pass tax package By Stephen Ohlemacher and Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Dealt a setback on taxes, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was forced to turn to one of his harshest Republican antagonists to pass the most sweeping tax package in more than three decades. Continue reading
Aug 22 Senator suggests colleges swap teachers for videos By Associated Press Sen. Ron Johnson called higher education a "cartel" and suggested colleges could cut the number of instructors and increase use of online videos like Ken Burns' 11½-hour documentary on the Civil War. Continue reading
Jul 19 Watch 5:05 Watch Sen. Ron Johnson speak at Republican National Convention By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Sep 25 Watch Senators Weigh in on Budget Hurdles and Fiscal Compromises Judy Woodruff talks to Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., and Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., on where the budget battle is headed next, whether Sen. Ted Cruz's effort to stall was worthwhile or political theater, and whether they think Congress will prevent… Continue watching
Apr 02 Watch Wisconsin’s Primary: Setting the Stakes for Romney, Santorum Wisconsin's Primary: Setting the Stakes for Romney, Santorum… Continue watching
Oct 05 Watch In Wisconsin, Feingold in Tough Senate Battle With ‘Outsider’ Businessman With four weeks until Election Day, incumbent Democratic Sen. Russ Feingold of Wisconsin is facing a tough midterm battle against GOP challenger Ron Johnson. Judy Woodruff reports. Continue watching