Wisconsin politics; trends before election for governor in 2026

Wisconsin did not have an election on Tuesday, Nov. 4. But the elections on the East Coast may reveal signs of what lies ahead for the Badger State.

Dept. of Transportation could close some airspace next week amid shutdown, Duffy warns

With flight delays on the rise nationwide, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy cautions that the situation may get worse the longer the government shutdown continues.

Trump blames shutdown for overwhelming Democratic election win

Voters across the country backed Democrats last night, which Trump blamed Wednesday morning on the government shutdown and the fact that he wasn’t on the ballot.

Eric, Lara Trump team up with Erika Kirk for Turning Point USA event at Auburn University

The Turning Point USA “This Is the Turning Point Tour" college campus tour is in Alabama Wednesday at Auburn University with Erika Kirk, wife of the late Charlie Kirk, being joined by Eric and Lara Trump, Senator Tommy Tuberville and conservative commentator Benny Johnson.

2025 government shutdown is the longest in US history

The previous longest government shutdown was during President Donald Trump’s first term when he demanded Congress give him money for a U.S.-Mexico border wall.

Mikie Sherrill elected governor of New Jersey, defeating Jack Ciattarelli

U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday was elected governor of New Jersey, raising hopes for Democrats and highlighting Republican vulnerabilities after there had been signs of a rightward shift in recent years in what has been a reliably blue state.

2025 election for NYC mayor, NJ governor: Live updates

Follow FOX 5 NY for live updates on the 2025 New York City mayoral race and the 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial race.

2025 election results: Democrats score wins for governor, mayor

Today’s election results could signal the nation’s political direction – from governor’s races in New Jersey and Virginia to New York City’s high-profile mayoral contest. Here are the results.

Live NYC mayoral election results

Track real-time 2025 election results in the high-stakes race for New York City mayor, where Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa are vying to succeed Mayor Eric Adams.

SNAP benefits: Milwaukee County proposes tapping contingency fund

The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday proposed using $150,000 from its contingency fund for emergency food assistance.

Department of Education sued by states over new loan forgiveness rule

The Education Department recently announced specific guidelines employers must meet under an amended rule to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Dick Cheney, influential vice president under George W. Bush, dies at 84

Dick Cheney, who served as the 46th vice president of the United States and played a key role in shaping post-9/11 foreign policy, has died 84. He was known as one of the most influential and controversial figures in modern American politics.

November 4 Election Day 2025: What you need to know

Voters head to polls Tuesday in America’s first major election with key races in several states, including New Jersey and Virginia.

SNAP benefits latest: Trump administration says partial funding coming

The Trump administration said Monday afternoon that it will partially fund SNAP, though details about the timeline for cards reloading and the amount were still unclear.