SAVE Act passes House: What to know

The SAVE Act requires states to reject any voter registration application in which the applicant has not presented “documentary proof" of U.S. citizenship.

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler will not seek reelection

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler will not seeking reelection to a fourth term, a news release from the party stated on Thursday, April 10.

House moves Trump's budget bill forward: Here's what's next

The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives narrowly approved a budget framework that advances up to $1.5 trillion in tax breaks and cuts.

Kash Patel reportedly removed as acting ATF director

FBI Director Kash Patel is reportedly no longer the acting head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

What's the status of the budget bill?

Some Republicans are stalling action on President Donald Trump’s bill consisting of tax breaks and spending cuts. House Speaker Mike Johnson wants to move the process forward before legislators leave Washington, D.C. for a two-week spring recess.

SAVE Act: How voter registration would change under proposed bill

The SAVE Act is set to get a vote this week. Here’s what to know about the bill that aims to require proof of citizenship to vote.

Supreme Court pauses order to rehire probationary federal workers

The Supreme Court has blocked a judge's order for the Trump administration to rehire thousands of probationary federal workers. 

Worst stock market days in history

Stocks are swinging sharply still after President Trump’s tariff announcement last week. Here’s how last week stacks up to some of the worst days for the stock market in U.S. history.

Pence receiving Profile in Courage Award from JFK Library Foundation

The Profile in Courage Award is awarded by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation. This year it’s going to Mike Pence for his actions on Jan. 6.

Milwaukee 'Hands Off!' protest Saturday, demonstrations nationwide

Protesters in downtown Milwaukee joined the nationwide "Hands Off!" demonstration on Saturday outside the Federal Building.

Wisconsin Supreme Court race spending tops $100M

The Wisconsin Supreme Court race tallied more than $100 million in spending, roughly double the previous record for a state supreme court race.

Wisconsin budget: Lawmakers, community discuss how to spend money

A Wisconsin budget meeting brought community leaders and the public before the Joint Finance Committee to discuss how to spend taxpayer dollars.

Mel Gibson's gun rights to be restored by Trump administration: report

The Trump administration is reportedly planning to restore the gun rights of actor Mel Gibson more than a decade after his domestic violence conviction.

Dr. Oz confirmed by Senate to run Medicare and Medicaid, managing care for millions

The Senate confirmed Dr. Mehmet Oz as the new administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in a party-line vote, putting him in charge of health programs covering nearly half of Americans.

Who is Laura Loomer?

Laura Loomer met with President Donald Trump and encouraged him to fire staff members she claims aren’t committed to his agenda.

Social Security head canceled vital contract with Maine to punish governor, emails show

An order to ban Maine parents from registering their newborns at local hospitals was issued to punish the state’s governor for defying the Trump administration, emails show.

Arrowhead referendum; voters reject $136.2M plan for school upgrades

For the second time in less than a year, voters in Waukesha County rejected a referendum to make major upgrades at Arrowhead High School in Hartland.