2026 Wisconsin spring election: Minor issues at some MPS polling places

The Milwaukee Election Commission and Milwaukee Public Schools were made aware of polling locations inside MPS buildings that opened later than the required 7 a.m. start time on Election Day, April 7.

Polls open in 2026 Wisconsin spring election
video

Across Wisconsin, voters will head to the polls to cast ballots in the 2026 spring election on Tuesday, April 7. 

Supreme Court rules in favor of Steve Bannon, likely to dismiss criminal case

Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of President Donald Trump, won a Supreme Court order that may likely lead to a dismissal of his criminal conviction for refusing to testify to Congress.

2026 Wisconsin spring election; what voters need to know

Across Wisconsin, voters will head to the polls to cast ballots in the 2026 spring election on Tuesday, April 7. Here's what you need to know.

Trump administration ends agreements to protect transgender students in several schools

The Education Department says it has terminated agreements with five school districts and a college aimed at upholding rights and protections for transgender students.

Port Washington data centers; referendum targets future developments

Port Washington voters are weighing a referendum requiring approval for future TIF districts after controversy surrounding a proposed $15 billion data center project.

What is the 25th Amendment? Trump criticized over Easter Iran message

Several lawmakers are saying President Trump’s Easter message about Iran is cause for his removal, and want the 25th Amendment invoked. Here’s what to know about the procedure.

Wisconsin Supreme Court race: Lazar, Taylor final push for voters

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates Maria Lazar and Chris Taylor held campaign events Saturday, a final push ahead of next week's election.

Chris Taylor on abortion, final campaign push
video

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Chris Taylor spoke about her final message for voters and her stance on abortion at a campaign event on Saturday.

Maria Lazar on abortion, final campaign push
video

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Maria Lazar spoke about her final message for voters and her stance on abortion at a campaign event on Saturday.

Trump suggests more airports privatize security in TSA budget cut proposal

The White House wants more airports to privatize TSA security in 2027, saying the money it’d save would help reform the troubled agency. Here’s what to know about the budget proposal and TSA privatization.

Trump budget proposal seeks $152 million to reopen Alcatraz as a prison

President Donald Trump has announced his intention to reopen Alcatraz as a prison, and is seeking $152 million to make it happen. The true cost of reopening the facility could be much higher.

Todd Blanche: What's next for the acting attorney general

Todd Blanche has been chosen to replace Pam Bondi as acting attorney general and will likely take on the president's aggressive legal agenda, including cleaning up any fallout from the handling of the Epstein files.

Trump says US can't fund Medicare, Medicaid and day care because 'we're fighting wars'

President Trump said “it’s not possible" for the U.S. to fund day care and Medicare programs because “we’re fighting wars" and “we have to take care of one thing: military protection."

Service members can now carry personal weapons on military bases, Hegseth says

U.S. service members will be able to carry and store their own personal weapons on military bases across the country, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Thursday.

Pam Bondi ousted as attorney general, Todd Blanche to become interim AG

President Donald Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi. In a Truth Social post Thursday afternoon, Trump thanked Bondi for her service to his administration.

Trump says he'll sign order to resume pay for Homeland Security

President Donald Trump says he'll sign an order to resume pay for the Department of Homeland Security. Here's what to know.