Ontario premier jokes Canada should buy Minnesota, Alaska
In response to President-elect Donald Trump's comments that Canada should become part of the United States, Ontario Premier Doug Ford suggested Canada should instead buy Minnesota and Alaska.
Facebook fact-checking to be replaced with X-style community notes
Facebook is ending its fact-checking program and replacing it with a similar model used on Elon Musk’s X. Here’s what to know.
Wisconsin 2025-26 legislative session begins; inauguration ceremony held
With your tax money and the future of the state on the line, the Wisconsin Legislature kicks off a new session on Monday, Jan. 6.
Popular vote: How Trump’s 77.3 million ranks among past presidential candidates
Who’s gotten the most votes ever? As the 2024 election is certified, here’s a look at how the final totals for Donald Trump and Kamala Harris compare to previous candidates.
Social Security Fairness Act signed: What to know
President Biden signed Sunday a bill that boosts Social Security for some. Here’s what to know.
What happens during a presidential funeral and a look back at past funerals
A presidential funeral in the United States is a carefully orchestrated event, blending solemn traditions and heartfelt tributes.
Presidential Medal of Freedom list: Hillary Clinton, George Soros among recipients
Nineteen of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science were awarded the medal. Here’s the full list.
Mike Johnson reelected as House speaker: What to know
Republican Mike Johnson has won re-election to House speakership on first-round voting.
Biden gives 2nd-highest civilian award to Liz Cheney, Jan. 6 congressional panel leaders
President Joe Biden bestowed the second highest civilian award on Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson, who led the congressional investigation into the Capitol riot.
Nearly 200 ballots went uncounted in Wisconsin; officials want to know why
Nearly 200 absentee ballots somehow went uncounted in Wisconsin's liberal capital after the Nov. 5 election, prompting state election officials to launch an investigation Thursday into whether the city clerk broke the law.
Appeals court upholds $5 million award in sexual abuse verdict against President-elect Donald Trump
A federal appeals court has upheld a jury's finding that Donald Trump sexually abused a columnist in an upscale department store dressing room in the mid-1990s.
Trump urges Supreme Court to delay TikTok decision until he takes office
What to know about Trump's request to pause TikTok restrictions as he claims he should handle the platform's fate after taking office in 2025.
Matt Gaetz accused of sexual misconduct, drug use in scathing House Ethics report
The House Ethics Committee released a damning report accusing former Congressman Matt Gaetz of paying women, including a 17-year-old, for sex, using illicit drugs, and participating in sex-filled parties while in office.
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen hospitalized after falling from horse
The governor of Nebraska was bucked off a new horse Sunday and is hospitalized.
Government shutdown averted: What's next?
The chaos that unfolded in Congress this week reminded lawmakers of what’s to come in Trump’s second term.
Congress approves government funding bill, averting shutdown
The bill temporarily funds federal operations and disaster aid, but drops President-elect Donald Trump's demands for a debt limit increase into the new year.
Senate confirms Biden’s 235th judge, beating Trump’s tally
President Joe Biden has secured the 235th judicial confirmation of his presidency.
House rejects government funding bill endorsed by Trump
The House has rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s new plan to fund federal operations and suspend the debt ceiling a day before a government shutdown.
What happened to bipartisan spending bill meant to avert government shutdown?
Trump delivered a likely death blow to bipartisan congressional budget negotiations meant to avoid a looming government shutdown. Here's what to know.
Wisconsin budget surplus, Legislature weighs what to do with $4B
When the Wisconsin Legislature returns to work, Republicans will still be in charge but will have the narrowest majorities since taking control.