Jill Underly elected Wisconsin state superintendent, defeating Deb Kerr
Jill Underly rode support from the state teachers’ union and an overwhelming financial advantage, fueled by the Democratic Party, to win election Tuesday as Wisconsin superintendent of schools, defeating Republican-backed Deb Kerr.
Former Trump HUD official sanctioned over Hatch Act violations, barred from office for 4 years
Authorities say a former federal official has admitted she abused her authority in a publicity stunt that tricked New York City public housing residents into sounding supportive of former President Donald Trump.
Poll: 40% of American disapprove of Biden's handling of the Mexico border crisis
More Americans disapprove than approve of how President Joe Biden is handling the sharply increasing number of unaccompanied migrant children arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border, and approval of his efforts on larger immigration policy falls short of other top issues.
Russian President Vladimir Putin signs law potentially keeping him in power until 2036
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed a law allowing him to potentially hold onto power until 2036, a move that formalizes constitutional changes endorsed in a vote last year.
Wisconsin cities: Trump should pay legal bills for election challenge
The cities of Green Bay, Kenosha and Racine are asking a federal judge to make former President Donald Trump pay more than $42,000 in legal fees in a case he brought challenging Wisconsin’s presidential election results.
Arkansas governor vetoes ban on gender-confirming treatments for transgender youth
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Monday vetoed legislation that would have made his state the first to ban gender confirming treatments or surgery for transgender youth.
Former Utah police officer arrested for alleged role in Capitol riot after someone tipped off the FBI
A former Salt Lake City police officer was arrested last week for his alleged role in the Jan. 6 siege at the U.S. Capitol after someone tipped off the FBI to some text messages.
Biden administration takes on vaccine hesitancy with coalition of community, religious, celebrity partners
The Biden administration formed a coalition of community, religious and celebrity partners to promote COVID-19 shots as it seeks to overcome vaccine hesitancy.
Facebook admits to pulling suspect's account after Capitol attack
Facebook admitted Friday it suspended the accounts of the suspect in the fatal US Capitol incident — as news outlets reported he was a Nation of Islam devotee who recently lost his job and believed the government was conducting mind control experiments on him.
Majority in US back easier voter registration, poll results show
A new survey measuring the popularity of major pieces of sweeping legislation in Congress finds solid support from Americans for Democrats’ proposals to overhaul voting in the U.S.
Fond du Lac County DA announces run for attorney general
Eric Toney announced his candidacy Saturday afternoon in a news release. He's the first Republican to get into the race.
Amazon apologizes to Wisconsin congressman for ‘peeing’ tweet
The company apologized in a late Friday blog post for a tweet it sent to a congressman more than a week ago denying that its employees work so hard they must urinate in empty water bottles.
Rep. Matt Gaetz's communications director steps down amid federal criminal investigation
Rep. Matt Gaetz's communications director has left the office of the Florida Republican, saying "it would be best to part ways" amid a federal criminal probe into whether the congressman paid women for sex.
US to begin indirect talks with Iran on returning to nuclear deal
The United States and Iran will talk with other world powers about returning to the Obama-era agreement that limited Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for the removal of crippling economic sanctions.
Kamala Harris, second gentleman to move into official vice presidential residence next week
After more than two months of living in temporary housing, Vice President Kamala Harris will soon move into her official residence on the grounds of the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington.
Bucks' executive Lasry raises more than $1M for Senate bid
Lasry is running for the seat currently held by Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, who has not yet said whether he will seek a third term in 2022.
13 states, including Florida, sue Biden administration over stimulus tax rule
Thirteen states, including Florida, are suing President Joe Biden's administration over a rule in the federal stimulus that bars states from using relief money to offset tax cuts.
Mask ruling might mean loss of $49M in federal food assistance
With the state no longer under a public health emergency, Wisconsin could miss out on $49 million in monthly federal food assistance as soon as May 1.
Gaetz keeps seat on House Judiciary panel amid DOJ investigation
Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, a prominent conservative and a close ally of former President Donald Trump who has been under federal investigation for a former relationship, would lose his House seat if convicted of a felony.
Motion seeks to 'tax' Trump for Wisconsin election challenge costs
A motion filed with the U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin on Wednesday, March 31 seeks payment from former President Donald Trump and his attorneys for "significant" costs incurred by Wisconsin taxpayers after the 2020 election.