House committee approves new social media rules for children

Legislators are moving forward with an effort to protect kids online after the House Energy and Commerce Committee reached a bipartisan agreement on a new package of social media regulations.

Wisconsin governor candidates take part in forum, Hughes exits race

Missy Hughes suspended her campaign for Wisconsin governor Monday, June 22, and endorsed Sara Rodriguez as candidates took part in a WISDOM forum at Waukesha County Technical College.

Wisconsin governor candidates take part in forum, Hughes exits race
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Missy Hughes suspended her campaign for Wisconsin governor Monday, June 22, and endorsed Sara Rodriguez as candidates took part in a WISDOM forum at Waukesha County Technical College.

Judge blocks Trump administration’s database to check citizenship, personal information

A federal judge has ruled that a revamped federal tool that state election officials have used in their efforts to identify illegally registered noncitizen voters is unlawful and cannot be used.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday that he will step down as leader of the governing Labour Party, ending a tenure that lasted less than two years after his landslide victory in 2024. 

Felony warning issued as arrests reported at Reflecting Pool

Federal officials warn visitors that taking paint chips, debris or other materials from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool during cleanup of an algae bloom could lead to felony charges.

Race-based scholarship unconstitutional, Wisconsin Supreme Court rules

The Wisconsin Supreme Court ended a taxpayer-funded, race-based scholarship. It ruled unanimously that the program is unconstitutional.

Race-based scholarship unconstitutional, Wisconsin Supreme Court rules
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The Wisconsin Supreme Court ended a taxpayer-funded, race-based scholarship. It ruled unanimously that the program is unconstitutional after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against race-based admissions.

Report: White House delaying release of voting machine security study

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence released a new report implying that voting machines could face software vulnerabilities ahead of the November midterm elections.

Trump administration to cut student loan interest rates

With millions of student loan borrowers in default, the Trump administration announced a plan for a slight reduction in student loan interest rates to provide some relief for borrowers paying back their loans.

Trump hosts White House Medal of Honor ceremony
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President Donald Trump on Thursday awarded the Medal of Honor to Major James Capers, Jr., U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), Colonel John W. Ripley, U.S. Marine Corps (Posthumous), and Major Nicholas Dockery, U.S. Army (Retired) in a ceremony at the White House.

Wisconsin Juneteenth flag raised; paid holiday debate continues

Gov. Tony Evers raised the Juneteenth flag over the Wisconsin State Capitol on Wednesday, June 17, as debate continues over making the observance a paid state holiday.

Kristi Noem warns of 'coordinated' effort to funnel Chinese nationals into US

Former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem alleges China is running a coordinated "travel agency"-style operation to funnel Chinese nationals across U.S. borders using documents and buses.

Trump departs G7 summit, says Strait of Hormuz will be opened 'in full' within two days

President Donald Trump spoke at the Group of Seven summit on Wednesday discussing Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, which he expects to be opened "in full" within two days.