Senate strikes deal to avoid partial government shutdown

Democrats and White House have struck a deal to avert a partial government shutdown and temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security as they negotiate new restrictions for President Donald Trump’s surge of immigration enforcement.

Republicans propose voting changes, Trump admin eyes midterms

Republicans are proposing sweeping changes to the nation's voting laws, including some before Americans vote in the midterm elections in the fall.

Amy Klobuchar is running for Minnesota governor

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar has made it official, and is running for governor of Minnesota after Gov. Tim Walz dropped out of the race earlier this month.

Wisconsin governor race: Republican Josh Schoemann drops out

Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann, a Republican, on Wednesday announced he's dropping out of the race for Wisconsin governor.

Trump endorses Tiffany in Wisconsin governor race

President Donald Trump endorsed U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany in the race for Wisconsin governor, solidifying the Republican's primary front-runner status.

Trump wants ‘honest investigation’ into Alex Pretti’s death

Following the death of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, President Donald Trump has said that he wants to see a “very honorable and honest investigation" into the incident.

Wisconsin projected budget surplus, school funding debate
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What should Wisconsin do with an estimated budget surplus topping $2 billion? There's a new debate over your tax dollars and funding education.

ICE agent barred from entering Ecuadorian consulate in Minneapolis: Report

The Consulate of Ecuador reportedly barred an ICE agent from entering its premises on Tuesday, saying the effort was made to “guarantee the protection of the Ecuadorians who were present at the consular office at that time.

Wisconsin projected budget surplus, school funding debate

What should Wisconsin do with an estimated budget surplus topping $2 billion? There's a new debate over your tax dollars and funding education.

Who is Greg Bovino? Border Patrol’s acting commander seen in city sweeps

Greg Bovino has become the public face of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, seen going from city to city in big sweeps. Here’s what to know amid his rise in the Border Patrol and its immigration enforcement.

ICE in Minnesota: Gov. Walz speaks on shooting, protests continue, Alex Pretti remembered

ICE continues its operations in Minnesota a day after a federal agent fatally shot a second person in Minneapolis. Find live updates on protests, press conferences and operations in the state here.

Waukesha couple’s Colombia adoption stalled by US visa pause

A Waukesha couple is waiting to adopt their daughter after a U.S. pause on visa issuance stopped their planned trip to Colombia, leaving them seeking answers and help from elected officials.

NRA Minnesota statements: Calls out ‘dangerous and wrong’ sentiment

The NRA called out a “dangerous and wrong" sentiment in response to the latest deadly shooting in Minneapolis, warning against making generalizations and “demonizing law-abiding citizens." Here’s what they said.

Minneapolis shooting: AG Pam Bondi gives Gov. Walz conditions for ICE to leave Minnesota

The United States Attorney General is urging Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to support federal law enforcement efforts and immigration policy, hours after a 37-year-old Minneapolis resident was fatally shot a Border Patrol agent.

Minneapolis shooting: Milwaukee protest, march downtown Saturday

A U.S. Border Patrol agent shot and killed a man in Minneapolis on Saturday morning, Jan. 24. It led to protests there, as well as in Milwaukee.

DHS funding: After latest Minneapolis shooting, Democrats move to block spending bill

After the third shooting in Minneapolis involving federal agents in less than a month, the DHS funding bill that’s moving through the Senate is facing more scrutiny. Here’s what to know about it.