Stimulus payment November 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check

Don’t spend that money just yet! Rumors are circulating online that the federal government will issue new stimulus checks before the end of the year. But Congress has not passed any legislation authorizing payments, and the IRS has not confirmed that any new stimulus checks are scheduled in the coming weeks.

New Dept. of Education directives: How could students be affected by them?

Last week, the Trump administration announced a number of new actions aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, a move that former department officials and civil rights experts say could have wide-ranging effects on American students.

Wisconsin congressional maps, judge panels must decide cases

The Wisconsin Supreme Court ordered a pair of three-judge panels to hear two lawsuits related to the state's congressional maps.

Ryan Strnad leaves Wisconsin governor race, backs David Crowley

Beer vendor Ryan Strnad is leaving the Democratic field in the 2026 Wisconsin governor race and will back Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley.

Pentagon investigating Arizona Senator Mark Kelly over video

Arizona's senior senator is now under investigation by the Pentagon, after he took part in a video with other Democratic lawmakers where they told military members that they can "refuse illegal orders."

Tatiana Schlossberg, JFK's granddaughter, reveals terminal cancer diagnosis

Tatiana Schlossberg, President John F. Kennedy's granddaughter, shared in an essay this weekend that she’s been diagnosed with terminal cancer and has less than a year to live.

Trump calls Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation 'great news'

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she will resign from Congress early next year, a decision that stunned political observers and drew swift reaction from President Donald Trump.

What we know about Friday’s Trump-Mamdani meeting

President Donald Trump and NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani are expected to meet Friday – the first face-to-face meeting since Mamdani’s election victory. Here’s what we know.

WisconsinEye warns it will shut down next month without new funding

WisconsinEye says it will shut down live coverage and its archive on Dec. 15 because of falling donations, and leaders say they need $250,000 to keep the nonprofit operating into next year.

Trump approval rating hits record low in FOX News poll

President Trump faces record-high disapproval ratings among core supporters as 76% of voters view the economy negatively, according to a new Fox News poll.

Delayed September jobs report shows US added surprising 119K jobs: What to know

The Department of Labor said Thursday the U.S. economy added 119,000 jobs in September, above economists' estimates. The unemployment rate rose to 4.4% in September, which was higher than economists' expectations.

Trump signs bill to release the Epstein files: What's next

President Donald Trump has signed a bill requiring the Justice Department to release its files on the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Epstein files: When will they be released?

The files must be released within 30 days, with some redactions allowed for ongoing investigations.

Wisconsin lawmakers propose limiting eligible FoodShare items

The Wisconsin Assembly on Wednesday discussed a proposal that would limit the kinds of items people can purchase with FoodShare benefits.

Wisconsin online sports betting bill pulled, future uncertain

The Wisconsin Assembly failed to vote Wednesday on a proposal that would've moved the state one step closer to legal online sports betting.