US Border Patrol chief resigns 'effective immediately'
Mike Banks, the chief of U.S. Border Patrol, is leaving his job.
Mike Banks, the chief of U.S. Border Patrol, is leaving his job.
Trump in China: President Xi warns Taiwan is key to US-China relations
Following President Donald Trump’s arrival in Beijing the previous night, his two-day summit with China’s President Xi Jinping is set to begin Thursday morning with a welcoming ceremony for the U.S. president at the Great Hall of the People.
Following President Donald Trump’s arrival in Beijing the previous night, his two-day summit with China’s President Xi Jinping is set to begin Thursday morning with a welcoming ceremony for the U.S. president at the Great Hall of the People.
Wisconsin school funding, tax rebate bill fails; Evers criticizes lawmakers
Gov. Tony Evers criticized state lawmakers after a bipartisan Wisconsin surplus plan failed Wednesday night, May 13, blocking school funding, tax rebates and property tax relief.
Gov. Tony Evers criticized state lawmakers after a bipartisan Wisconsin surplus plan failed Wednesday night, May 13, blocking school funding, tax rebates and property tax relief.
FBI sought to interview Milwaukee County elections director: official
Milwaukee County Clerk George Christenson announced on Wednesday, May 13, that the FBI visited the home of Milwaukee County's elections director.
Milwaukee County Clerk George Christenson announced on Wednesday, May 13, that the FBI visited the home of Milwaukee County's elections director.
New poll shows where global confidence in key institutions stands
A new poll shows how global trust in major institutions — including the military, national governments and banks — has changed over the past two decades.
A new poll shows how global trust in major institutions — including the military, national governments and banks — has changed over the past two decades.
Wisconsin lawmakers negotiate tax rebate, school funding bill
There is no deal yet on a bill to give Wisconsin residents a tax rebate. The bill risked failing in the Senate. So lawmakers are working to change it.
There is no deal yet on a bill to give Wisconsin residents a tax rebate. The bill risked failing in the Senate. So lawmakers are working to change it.
'Alligator Alcatraz,' Florida's controversial immigrant detention center, to close: reports
Florida has spent over $1 million a day to run its "Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention center in the Everglades. It's still waiting on $608 million in reimbursement from the U.S. government.
Florida has spent over $1 million a day to run its "Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention center in the Everglades. It's still waiting on $608 million in reimbursement from the U.S. government.
Paypal agrees to $30 million settlement with Justice Department over 'illegal DEI'
The Department of Justice announced a settlement with PayPal, Inc. after the company allegedly pushed "a discriminatory investment program created for Black and minority-owned businesses."
The Department of Justice announced a settlement with PayPal, Inc. after the company allegedly pushed "a discriminatory investment program created for Black and minority-owned businesses."
Trump arrives in Beijing for summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping
President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing Wednesday for a highly anticipated summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week. Trump and Xi are meeting in a two-day summit on May 14 and 15.
President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing Wednesday for a highly anticipated summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week. Trump and Xi are meeting in a two-day summit on May 14 and 15.
Wisconsin budget deal debate, finance committee advances proposal
The Wisconsin Legislature's finance committee voted to advance a bipartisan budget that would send a rebate to taxpayers and boost money for schools.
The Wisconsin Legislature's finance committee voted to advance a bipartisan budget that would send a rebate to taxpayers and boost money for schools.
FBI report shows increase in attacks on law enforcement in 2025
New data shows that officer assaults hit a 10-year high in 2025. Here's what to know.
New data shows that officer assaults hit a 10-year high in 2025. Here's what to know.
Trump's FDA commissioner, Dr. Marty Makary, to resign
Marty Makary is resigning as President Donald Trump's Food and Drug Administration head.
Marty Makary is resigning as President Donald Trump's Food and Drug Administration head.
FTC chairman urges companies to adhere with Take It Down Act
The Federal Trade Commission sent letters to over a dozen tech companies to comply with the Take It Down Act. The agency warned that failure to remove certain intimate content at the request of an individual from their platforms is treated as a violation of federal rules.
The Federal Trade Commission sent letters to over a dozen tech companies to comply with the Take It Down Act. The agency warned that failure to remove certain intimate content at the request of an individual from their platforms is treated as a violation of federal rules.
Supreme Court opens door for Alabama to potentially redraw congressional map
A new move by the Supreme Court could eliminate one of Alabama’s two largely Black congressional districts before Election Day and may play an important role in the overall battle to control Congress this fall.
A new move by the Supreme Court could eliminate one of Alabama’s two largely Black congressional districts before Election Day and may play an important role in the overall battle to control Congress this fall.
Group sues Trump administration over Reflecting Pool changes
A lawsuit has been filed against the Trump administration over its changes to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
A lawsuit has been filed against the Trump administration over its changes to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Supreme Court extends access to mifepristone abortion pill for now
The Supreme Court is leaving women’s access to a widely used abortion pill untouched until at least Thursday.
The Supreme Court is leaving women’s access to a widely used abortion pill untouched until at least Thursday.
Dems push back on $1 billion proposal for White House ballroom security
Democrats have already voiced their opposition to a massive security upgrade proposed by their colleagues in the Senate.
Democrats have already voiced their opposition to a massive security upgrade proposed by their colleagues in the Senate.
Trump predicts Supreme Court will strike down his birthright citizenship order
President Donald Trump predicted Sunday night that the Supreme Court will strike down his executive order ending birthright citizenship in the United States.
President Donald Trump predicted Sunday night that the Supreme Court will strike down his executive order ending birthright citizenship in the United States.
Trump administration open to suspending federal gas tax, Energy Secretary says
The Trump administration would consider suspending the federal gas tax to help ease some of the burden faced by U.S. drivers since the beginning of the Iran war, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said. However, doing so would only put a dent in the amount that prices have risen since the conflict began in February.
The Trump administration would consider suspending the federal gas tax to help ease some of the burden faced by U.S. drivers since the beginning of the Iran war, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said. However, doing so would only put a dent in the amount that prices have risen since the conflict began in February.
What is denaturalization? DOJ moves to revoke US citizenship for 12 people accused of crimes
Denaturalization was used in only about a dozen cases a year between 1990 and 2017, but the Trump administration has made good on its promise to use it as a tool for increasing deportations.
Denaturalization was used in only about a dozen cases a year between 1990 and 2017, but the Trump administration has made good on its promise to use it as a tool for increasing deportations.