Kamala Harris video message gets mixed reaction

Vice President Kamala Harris addressed her loss for the first time since her concession speech with a new video on X.

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire to take effect Wednesday, Biden says

Biden called the Israel and Hezbollah ceasefire "good news" as the sides come to terms on an agreement to pause fighting.

Trump threatens to impose new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on 1st day in office

President-elect Donald Trump is threatening to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office as part of his efforts to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs.

Trump cleared: Jack Smith drops election case, DOJ ends classified docs probe

Special Prosecutor Jack Smith has filed to dismiss all felony charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the federal election interference case.

2 Minnesota turkeys pardoned by President Joe Biden

Two turkeys named Peach and Blossom from Minnesota have been pardoned by President Joe Biden. 

Trump's Cabinet secretary picks complete: See who’s nominated

President-elect Donald Trump has selected television personalities, former Democrats, a wrestling executive and traditional elected Republicans to fill the 15 key secretary roles. Here’s the full list.

Milwaukee mayor highlights initiative to boost MPD recruiting numbers

Mayor Cavalier Johnson will highlight a new Fire and Police Commission initiative on Monday to boost the recruiting numbers for the Milwaukee Police Department.

Here's who Trump has picked for his administration

President-elect Donald Trump announced several more appointments to his administration this week after a setback with his first choice for attorney general.

Sade Robinson homicide; Maxwell Anderson in court before trial

Maxwell Anderson, the man accused of killing Sade Robinson, was in court on Friday ahead of his trial, which is scheduled to begin in December.

WI senators weigh in on Trump?s cabinet picks
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In 2025, Wisconsin will be one of only two states represented in the U.S. Senate by both a Democrat and a Republican. They have an equal vote on the future president's cabinet nominations.

Mayor Johnson honors Alderman Brostoff in ceremonial file signing

Mayor Cavalier Johnson will ceremonially sign two Common Council files on Friday, Nov. 22. Both were sponsored by the late Alderman Jonathan Brostoff.

Trump to nominate Pam Bondi for attorney general

President-elect Donald Trump's nomination for attorney general comes after Matt Gaetz was withdrawn from consideration following a meeting with senators on Wednesday.

Trump’s Cabinet, White House staff picks: Who’s been nominated so far

President-elect Donald Trump is filling key posts in his second administration, putting an emphasis so far on people who were his strongest backers during the 2024 campaign.

Who will Trump pick for attorney general after Gaetz’s withdrawal?

Matt Gaetz’s withdrawal as Trump’s attorney general pick has sparked speculation about who will now lead the Department of Justice.

Matt Gaetz withdraws from attorney general consideration

Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial pick for attorney general, has withdrawn from consideration for the job after meeting with senators Wednesday.