What we know about Friday’s Trump-Mamdani meeting

President Donald Trump and NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani are expected to meet Friday – the first face-to-face meeting since Mamdani’s election victory. Here’s what we know.

WisconsinEye warns it will shut down next month without new funding

WisconsinEye says it will shut down live coverage and its archive on Dec. 15 because of falling donations, and leaders say they need $250,000 to keep the nonprofit operating into next year.

Trump approval rating hits record low in FOX News poll

President Trump faces record-high disapproval ratings among core supporters as 76% of voters view the economy negatively, according to a new Fox News poll.

Delayed September jobs report shows US added surprising 119K jobs: What to know

The Department of Labor said Thursday the U.S. economy added 119,000 jobs in September, above economists' estimates. The unemployment rate rose to 4.4% in September, which was higher than economists' expectations.

Trump signs bill to release the Epstein files: What's next

President Donald Trump has signed a bill requiring the Justice Department to release its files on the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Epstein files: When will they be released?

The files must be released within 30 days, with some redactions allowed for ongoing investigations.

Wisconsin lawmakers propose limiting eligible FoodShare items

The Wisconsin Assembly on Wednesday discussed a proposal that would limit the kinds of items people can purchase with FoodShare benefits.

Wisconsin online sports betting bill pulled, future uncertain

The Wisconsin Assembly failed to vote Wednesday on a proposal that would've moved the state one step closer to legal online sports betting.

Milwaukee police civilian employee election fraud, woman pleads guilty

Marcey Patterson, a former civilian employee with the Milwaukee Police Department, pleaded guilty on Wednesday, Nov. 19, to felony election fraud.

More SNAP recipients face work requirements: What to know

The Trump administration waived the new work requirements from his big spending bill for SNAP recipients in November, but they kick in for more adults in December. Here’s what to know.

Wisconsin online sports betting bill heads to Assembly for key vote

Wisconsin lawmakers will vote on a bill on Wednesday that could allow statewide online sports betting by placing app servers on tribal land, drawing strong support and opposition as the measure advances.

Congressman Gimenez: Maduro is a threat to the safety and security of the US

In an interview with LiveNOW Digital Journalist Christy Matino, Congressional representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) says Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is a threat to the safety of the United States.

Medicare premium hike for 2026 will cut heavily into COLA

Medicare premiums are increasing again in 2026 in a jump that far outpaces both inflation and Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment.

New Milwaukee ICE facility, groups protest agency's presence in city

Construction is underway for a new U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Milwaukee. Left-leaning groups protested outside the site on Saturday.