Race for Alberta Darling's seat, Republican supermajority possible

Former State Sen. Alberta Darling retired last year. The race for her seat could determine whether Republicans get a supermajority in the Wisconsin Senate.

White House says GOP plans would add $3 trillion to national debt

The White House is charging the GOP with hypocrisy for favoring tax policies that could push the accumulated $31.4 trillion national debt higher.

NORAD conducts air defense exercise days after Russian aircraft intercepted over Alaska, objects shot down

The North American Aerospace Defense Command says it is carrying out a "live-fly air defense exercise" Wednesday off the coast of Washington state and British Columbia, just days after it intercepted Russian aircraft near Alaska and multiple airborne objects were shot down.

What is Presidents' Day? Who the federal holiday celebrates and why

For many of us, Presidents' Day means getting a day off from work and school and having a three-day weekend. But, do you know the history behind how this federal holiday came to be?

American Family Field repairs: Evers proposes 1-time, $290M payment

As part of his upcoming biennial budget proposal, Gov. Tony Evers wants to use part of the state's $7 billion surplus to keep the Milwaukee Brewers franchise in Milwaukee.

American Family Field repairs: Evers proposes 1-time, $290M payment
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As part of his upcoming biennial budget proposal, Gov. Tony Evers wants to use part of the state's $7 billion surplus to keep the Milwaukee Brewers franchise in Milwaukee.

California's Sen. Dianne Feinstein announces retirement

California’s longest-serving senator, Sen. Dianne Feinstein, will not run for reelection next year. 

Wisconsin Supreme Court primary election ad spending tops $6M

Ad tracker "Medium Buying" says TV and radio ads in the SCOWIS primary topped $6 million. According to the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, the record for both primary and general Supreme Court election spending is $10 million.

Ohio lawmakers propose law requiring parental consent for kids under 16 to use social media

Republican Gov. Mike DeWine's proposal names YouTube, Facebook and Instagram, but it would apply broadly, to any online website, service, product or feature that requires consumer consent to register. It would not apply to “e-commerce” or “online shopping.”

DOJ giving states $231M for gun violence prevention programs

The funding is part of the $1.4 billion from the legislation provided to the Justice Department over five years for gun violence prevention measures.

Capitol Riot: Man pleads guilty to attacking DC Police officer with stun gun

A California man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to using a stun gun to attack a Washington, D.C., police officer who was brutally injured while trying to defend the U.S. Capitol from the angry mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters on Jan. 6, 2021.

Wisconsin open records ruling; Republicans push bill to undo it

Republican lawmakers proposed a bill Tuesday that would render a controversial Wisconsin Supreme Court decision on open records obsolete.

Nikki Haley announces 2024 Republican presidential bid

The 51-year-old is the first Republican to officially challenge Trump for the GOP nomination — sharing a campaign video on social media.

White House says objects shot from sky were not sent by aliens
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The White House on Monday defended the shootdowns of three unidentified objects in as many days even as it acknowledged that officials had no indication the objects were intended for surveillance.

Wisconsin tax plan: Gov. Evers wants to boost middle class

Gov. Tony Evers released more specifics on how he plans to direct tax benefits toward low-income and middle-class Wisconsin earners under his executive budget.