Payouts from Trump's 'anti-weaponization' settlement fund temporarily blocked

A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's administration from paying any claims through a new $1.776 billion settlement fund for the Republican president's allies who believe they were victims of a weaponized government.

Poll shows Americans’ confidence in US moral values continuing to decline

A new poll shows Americans are more pessimistic than ever about the nation’s moral values, with record numbers rating the values as “poor."

Judge refuses to block Trump order to limit mail voting

On Thursday, a federal judge declined to block President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting mail ballots.

Trump Accounts: What's next to get $1,000 for your child

The Treasury Department is preparing to deposit $1,000 into “Trump Accounts" for babies soon. Parents need to take certain steps so they’re able to receive the money.

More white South African refugees allowed in US, while all others remain blocked

The Trump administration will continue blocking refugees from entering the U.S., unless they’re white and from South Africa. President Trump said 10,000 more white South Africans will be allowed this year.

Biden sues DOJ to block release of his audio interviews

Joe Biden has filed a lawsuit against the Justice Department to try and stop it from releasing the former president’s audio interviews to Congress and a conservative think tank.

Trump administration pushes NDAs to curb federal media leaks

The Trump administration wants all current and future federal employees to sign non-disclosure agreements, part of a continuing crackdown on leaks to the media.

New poll: Wisconsin supports failed budget surplus bill
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A new Marquette University Law School poll found 80% of Wisconsin adults say the failed budget surplus deal on tax relief and school funding should have passed.

Trump, GOP congressional map plans dealt big blows in Alabama and South Carolina

Republicans suffered setbacks in their efforts to redraw congressional maps in two southern states where they hoped to pick up additional seats this fall.

Marquette Law Poll: 4 out of 5 say failed surplus deal should have passed

A new Marquette University Law School poll found 80% of Wisconsin adults say the failed budget surplus deal on tax relief and school funding should have passed.

Brookfield mayor taking leave of absence, council president to fill role

Brookfield Mayor Steven Ponto has taken a leave of absence, and Brookfield Common Council President Gary Mahkorn will step in as acting mayor.

Doug McCain, John McCain’s son, dead at 66

Doug McCain, the eldest son of the late Sen. John McCain, has died suddenly at 66.

Trump administration deletes Jan. 6 riot case updates from website

The Justice Department says it has removed news releases related to Jan. 6 Capitol riot prosecutions from its website, calling the information “partisan propaganda."

Who is Aaron Lukas? What to know about Tulsi Gabbard's replacement

Aaron Lukas, the principal deputy director of national intelligence, will serve as acting intelligence chief after Tulsi Gabbard leaves her role June 30.

David Crowley to tailgate at Brewers game despite campaigning restriction

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley will throw out the first pitch on Friday, as the Brewers host the L.A. Dodgers. His campaign planned a tailgate before the event, even though the Brewers prohibit campaigning on the grounds.

US still planning on $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan, officials say

Taiwan officials said they didn't receive notice of a delay on its multi-billion-dollar U.S. arms package, amid a report that the massive weapons transfer is temporarily on hold to prioritize U.S. munitions needs for the war in Iran.

Trump reverses course, sending 5,000 troops to Poland weeks after Europe withdrawal

President Donald Trump announced a deployment of U.S. troops to Poland, a decision that marks a departure from the Trump administration’s recent actions to withdraw forces from Europe.

Wisconsin voter records: Court tosses Trump Administration lawsuit

A federal judge dismissed the DOJ’s lawsuit seeking Wisconsin’s unredacted voter rolls, blocking access to Social Security and driver’s license numbers amid privacy concerns.