JD Vance Milwaukee visit: VP touts fraud work, Dems critical

Vice President JD Vance touted work to address fraud during a visit to Milwaukee, while Democrats voiced criticism of the Trump administration's economic plan, on Wednesday.

Dugan sentence: Former Milwaukee County judge avoids prison

Former Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan will not serve any prison time for obstructing federal agents, a federal judge ruled.

FIFA boss faces calls for investigation over Trump contact in red card reversal

European lawmakers are mobilizing to probe FIFA President Gianni Infantino after an unprecedented reversal of a World Cup suspension for U.S. striker Folarin Balogun.

Vice President JD Vance to visit Milwaukee; political perspective
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Vice President JD Vance will visit Milwaukee on Wednesday, July 8. Vance will deliver remarks on the Trump Administration's work to combat fraud. UW-Milwaukee Professor Emeritus Mordecai Lee joined Wisconsin Live Desk to talk about the significance of this visit.

Bucks-Heat trade official; Giannis, Bobby Portis headed to Miami

The Bucks trade to send Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to the Heat became official with the start of the new league year on Monday, July 6.

DOGE's official July 4 expiration date leaves a lasting legacy

Although the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reached its official July 4 expiration date after shutting down late last year, its impact continues to shape the federal government.

Trump Accounts for kids launch July 4: How to get $1,000

Trump Accounts, a new initiative to boost babies' financial independence later in life, kicks off on Independence Day.

Trump earned $1.2 billion from crypto business, filings show

A recent federal filing reveals that President Donald Trump generated about $1.2 billion from his cryptocurrency ventures in 2025, highlighting the substantial wealth amassed since his return to the White House.

Dallas to host Republican midterm convention, Trump says

Trump took to Truth Social to announce the event that he says will celebrate the “great American comeback" where the party will look to ramp up support by touting what they see as successes during the Trump presidency.

Birthright citizenship: Supreme Court rejects Trump crackdown

The Supreme Court has ruled President Trump’s crackdown on birthright citizenship is unconstitutional, rejecting his executive order declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.

Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, Bucks reporter Owczarski on split

Jim Owczarski, Bucks beat writer for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, joined discussed his report on the split between Giannis Antetokounmpo and the team.

Trump seeking $11 billion to help farmers with fuel and fertilizer costs

President Donald Trump is asking Congress for billions of dollars in funding to support farmers, who are dealing with a spike in fuel and fertilizer costs tied to the war with Iran.

Judge bans Trump from enforcing proof of citizenship requirement to vote

A federal judge has blocked a key provision of President Donald Trump’s first election executive order, striking down a requirement that would have called for individuals to provide documented proof of citizenship to register to vote.

Trump headlining Great American State Fair kickoff celebration on National Mall

President Donald Trump will take the stage on the National Mall on Wednesday night, launching a multi-day celebration of America’s 250th birthday in the nation's capital.