GOP plan to help pay for White House ballroom dealt big blow

A proposed billion-dollar plan to increase security at the White House campus and help pay for President Donald Trump’s proposed ballroom suffered a major setback by failing to meet the criteria to be included in the upcoming Republican budget bill.

Trump seeks $1.7 billion fund to pay allies in exchange for dropping IRS lawsuit: reports

President Trump said any payout from his lawsuit against the IRS would go to charity. Now, he reportedly wants $1.7 billion to pay allies who were investigated by the Biden administration.

Wisconsin Republicans endorse Tiffany
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In the race for governor, the Republican Party of Wisconsin officially endorsed Tom Tiffany at its state convention on Saturday, May 16.

Wisconsin governor race, Republicans endorse Tiffany at convention

In the race for governor, the Republican Party of Wisconsin officially endorsed Tom Tiffany at its state convention on Saturday, May 16.

Amazon is forgoing millions in tariff refunds to 'curry favor' with Trump, lawsuit claims

Amazon customers argue they should be refunded for the higher prices they paid while the tariffs struck down by the government were still in effect, but the online retailer isn't even asking for reimbursement, a lawsuit argues.

Judge orders release of Racine County sheriff candidate’s records

A candidate for Racine County sheriff doesn't want you to see her disciplinary record. She sued to keep those records private. A judge said no way, the public has the right to see those records.

Judge orders release of Racine Co. sheriff candidate’s records
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A Racine County judge has ruled that voters have a right to see the disciplinary history of sheriff candidate Cary Madrigal, denying her request to keep records from 2006, 2012, and 2025 private.

Wisconsin school funding, tax rebate bill fails
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A bipartisan plan to use part of Wisconsin’s state surplus for school funding, property tax relief and direct payments to residents failed in the Legislature on Wednesday night, May 13.

Supreme Court preserves access to mifepristone abortion pill

The Supreme Court on Thursday preserved women’s access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion.

California’s $1.3B Medicaid funding put on hold amid fraud suspicions

The Trump administration is widening its initiative to eliminate fraud in the federal health program, which includes a $1.3 billion deferral of Medicaid funding to California.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.