'50501' protests happening across US today: What to know

More than 700 events are scheduled around the U.S. Saturday to protest the Trump administration’s agenda.

Federal court halts Trump’s transgender passport restrictions

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from banning the use of “X" gender markers on passports, siding with the ACLU and LGBTQ+ plaintiffs who argued the policy was discriminatory.

10,000 pages of records about Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 assassination released

New York Sen. Robert F. Kennedy was killed after giving a speech celebrating his victory in California’s Democratic presidential primary in 1968.

Rep. Yassamin Ansari plans trip to El Salvador to demand return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia

The Supreme Court has ruled that Kilmar Abrego Garcia should be returned to the United States after he was deported to a prison in El Salvador and one Arizona Representative is working to make sure that happens.

WEC discussion of uncounted ballots devolves into shouting match

A Wisconsin Elections Commission discussion of uncounted ballots devolved into a shouting match Thursday, with the Democratic chair threatening to kick a Republican commissioner out of the meeting.

Can Trump fire the fed chair? President lashes out at Powell for economic outlook

President Trump has hinted that he wants to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for his economic outlook and refusal to lower interest rates. Can he do that?

State Department shuts down disinformation office targeting Russia, China, Iran

The State Department has shut down the Global Engagement Center, an office that identified disinformation from Russia, China and Iran. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the center’s work had crossed into censoring Americans.

Report: Trump to end IRS Direct File program for free tax filing

The Trump administration is planning to end the IRS Direct File program that allows tax returns to be filed directly to the IRS for free.

Trump tariffs: Milwaukee businesses feel impact

From beer to barley, some Milwaukee businesses say they are impacted by President Donald Trump's tariff increases.

New Milwaukee District 3 alderman; get to know Alex Brower

Alex Brower was elected to the Milwaukee Common Council to serve as District 3 alderman on Tuesday, April 1.

Trump tariffs could impact Wisconsin soybean farms; China biggest importer

There is uncertainty among Wisconsin farmers as China raises tariffs on U.S. imports to 125%. And what's the top U.S. farm export to China? It's soybeans.

Hartland ballot recount; race for school board
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Election Day was more than ten days ago ? and when we say every vote counts, this story out of Hartland proves it. The race for a school board position went from very close to razor close on Friday, April 11.

Hartland ballot recount; race for school board position tightens

Election Day was more than ten days ago – and when we say every vote counts, this story out of Hartland proves it.

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds not seeking re-election in 2026

After nearly a decade as the Governor of Iowa, Republican Kim Reynolds made the surprise announcement on Friday that she’s not seeking re-election in 2026.

Wisconsin audits: DEI spending not tracked at UW System, state agencies

Republican-ordered audits found that Wisconsin state agencies and the University of Wisconsin system haven't tracked the millions of dollars they spent on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.