Government shutdown starts: Here's what closes during a shutdown

The U.S. government shut down early Wednesday morning after Congress failed to pass a funding bill. Here’s what it means for federal workers, key services, and everyday Americans.

Government shutdown deadline loomes; Wisconsin residents brace for impact

Lawmakers remain deadlocked ahead of a midnight deadline, with Republicans seeking a stopgap bill and Democrats pushing to extend health care subsidies.

Missy Hughes for WI Governor full interview
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FOX6's Jason Calvi interviewed Wisconsin governor candidate Missy Hughes on a wide variety of issues.

Americans favor compromise from politicians to get things done in government, poll shows

A recent poll shows that while Americans prefer for lawmakers to compromise to accomplish tasks in government, others admit that their own members of Congress opt to cling to their beliefs.

Trump, Netanyahu meet at White House amid calls to end war in Gaza

Days after rejecting international calls to end the war in Gaza during a U.N. address, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House.

Trump says Portland is next city where he's sending troops

President Donald Trump said he’s sending troops to Portland, Oregon, expanding his controversial deployments to more American cities and “authorizing Full Force, if necessary."

Republican Bill Berrien ends campaign for Wisconsin governor

Bill Berrien, a Republican candidate for Wisconsin governor, announced on Friday, Sept. 26 that he is ending his campaign.

RFK Jr. launches FDA safety review of abortion pill mifepristone

The Food and Drug Administration will review the safety of mifepristone, the most widely used abortion drug in the U.S, at the request of Republican-led states.

Justice Department sues six more states in push for voter data

States are objecting to the DOJ’s request for voters’ personal information and have and have promised to challenge it.

Government shutdown looms: Mass layoffs threaten federal workers

The stalemate over a government funding bill on Capitol Hill threatens to lead to a shutdown and potential mass layoffs, adding pressure to an already tense situation.

Trump signs order allowing proposed TikTok deal to move forward

Chinese President Xi Jinping “gave us the go-ahead" to proceed with the deal, President Donald Trump said on Thursday.

House meets threshold to force vote on Epstein files

A special election in Arizona gives the U.S. House enough support to force a vote that could compel the Justice Department to release all of its files on Jeffrey Epstein.

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin pausing abortions amid Medicaid cuts

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin is pausing its abortion services starting on Oct. 1 as it works to find a way to provide the service following funding cuts.

DOJ seeks to indict former FBI Director James Comey

Trump sees Comey as one of his biggest political adversaries, and has long sought retribution for the investigation into ties between Russia and Trump's 2016 presidential campaign.

Wisconsin governor race: Democrat Brett Hulsey launches bid

Former Wisconsin Democrat State Representative Brett Hulsey has entered the race for Wisconsin governor.

Nearly 8 in 10 voters say the US is in a 'political crisis': survey

A new Quinnipiac University national poll found that 79% of surveyed voters believe the U.S. is in a "political crisis" following the recent assassination of conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk.

Wisconsin governor race: U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany 1-on-1

Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany announced this week that he is running for governor of Wisconsin and FOX6's Jason Calvi sat down with him for a one-on-one interview.