Congressional leaders strike deal to punt government shutdown deadlines

Congressional leaders have reached a deal for a short-term federal funding extension until early March, a source familiar told Fox News Digital, assuaging fears of a partial government shutdown at the end of next week.

John Kerry to step down as Biden admin climate czar: report

U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry is reportedly planning to leave the White House in the coming months and join President Biden's presidential campaign.

Meagan Wolfe legally holding Wisconsin elections position: judge

A Wisconsin judge ruled Meagan Wolfe is legally holding her position as Wisconsin Elections Commission administrator.

Ohio woman who miscarried at home won't face charge for corpse abuse

Brittany Watts’ case sparked a national firestorm over legal risks pregnant women face as U.S. states hash out new laws governing reproductive health care access.

Legislative maps, WI Supreme Court refuses to reconsider ruling

The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Thursday refused to reconsider its ruling ordering the drawing of new legislative maps, rejecting a request from Republican lawmakers to put its December order on hold.

Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Vos recall, Trump backers file petition

Supporters of former President Donald Trump filed a petition to recall Republican Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos on Wednesday, Jan. 10.

Wisconsin income tax cut, Senate plan to target middle class

Wisconsin income taxes would be cut for families earning up to about $200,000 under a plan being worked on by Senate Republicans.

Wisconsin medical marijuana; state-run sites 'nonstarter' in Senate

State-run medical marijuana dispensaries in Wisconsin are a "nonstarter" in the Senate, Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu said Thursday.

Jelly Roll gives powerful speech to Congress: 'Fentanyl transcends partisanship and ideology'

“I am a stupid songwriter y'all, but I have first hand witnessed this in a way most people have not," Jelly Roll told Congress. "Almost every person in this room has lost a friend, family member or colleague to the disease known as addiction."

Milwaukee County district attorney race, Lovern announces candidacy

Milwaukee County prosecutor Kent Lovern will run for district attorney as a Democrat. The current DA, John Chisholm, is not seeking reelection.

House GOP launches effort to impeach Mayorkas as Senate tries to strike border deal

House Republicans on Wednesday will march ahead with impeachment plans targeting Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas as “derelict in his duty" over handling of the U.S.-Mexico border.

Republicans push ahead with Hunter Biden contempt charge after his surprise visit to Capitol Hill

The only remarks Hunter Biden made to reporters was when asked why he had his father on speaker phone several times during business meetings. "If he called you, would you answer the phone?" he responded.

Pay raises for Milwaukee leaders; proposal pitches 15% increase

Milwaukee's mayor and Common Council members could get a 15% pay raise. Other top city leaders would also get a big boost. A committee advanced the proposal on Wednesday, Jan. 10.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin undergoes prostate cancer surgery, White House unaware until days later

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has prostate cancer, and his recent secretive hospitalization was for surgery and later to treat a urinary tract infection related to that operation, his doctors said Tuesday.

Racine absentee voting van illegal, Wisconsin judge rules

A Wisconsin judge ruled state law does not allow the use of mobile absentee voting sites. Republicans challenged Racine's use of a voting van in 2022.

Wisconsin Republicans unveil medical marijuana bill

Wisconsin Republicans on Monday, Jan. 8 unveiled a restrictive plan to legalize medical marijuana in the state.

Congressional leaders announce agreement on spending levels

Congressional leaders have reached an agreement on topline spending levels for the current fiscal year that could help avoid a partial government shutdown later this month.