Schumer refuses to step down as Senate Dem leader, defends shutdown vote

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has refused to step down from his leadership position, as Democratic infighting worsens while the party struggles to agree on messaging to challenge President Donald Trump. 

Mia Love, 1st Black Republican woman elected to Congress, dies at 49

Former U.S. Rep. Mia Love of Utah, the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, has died at 49, according to a statement posted by her family. Here's what to know.

Wisconsin Supreme Court: Trump endorses Schimel in high-profile race

President Donald Trump on Friday night endorsed Brad Schimel in a high-profile Wisconsin Supreme Court race that has already set a national spending record.

Elon Musk's petition for Wisconsin voters
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An Elon Musk-founded group backing one Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate is offering voters money if they sign a petition against "activist judges."

Musk petition: $100 for Wisconsin voters who oppose 'activist judges'

An Elon Musk-founded group backing one Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate is offering voters money if they sign a petition against "activist judges."

Atlanta man freed after 2 years in Taliban captivity, State Department says

An American man who was held captive in Afghanistan for over two years has been freed by the Taliban and is now on his way back to the United States.

WI school superintendent race virtual debate
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Wisconsin voters will cast ballots to see who controls the state's education department, with the race pitting incumbent Jill Underly against challenger Brittany Kinser. The debated virtually in their one and only forum on Wednesday, March 19.

Trump education department order; Wisconsin lawmakers, others react

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aiming to eliminate the Department of Education, sparking reaction from Wisconsin lawmakers.

Sen. Eichorn charged after soliciting undercover officer in Bloomington

Minnesota Sen. Justin Eichorn, who was one of the sponsors of the "Trump derangement syndrome bill," faces a felony charge of prostitution after allegedly soliciting a minor for sex during a prostitution sting in Bloomington.

Wisconsin bill would allow backyard chickens in every municipality

A Wisconsin bill would allow people in every municipality to have up to four chickens. A previous proposal never passed.

Unilever, Ben & Jerry's parent company, accused of removing CEO over politics

Ben & Jerry’s has accused Unilever, its parent company, of unlawfully removing the ice cream maker’s CEO because of his social and political activism.

Sen. Justin Eichorn arrested in minor prostitution sting: What we know

A Minnesota lawmaker from Grand Rapids is accused of attempting to solicit a minor for prostitution after he was arrested by Bloomington police in a prostitution sting.

Trump Jr. casts Wisconsin Supreme Court race as key to advancing GOP agenda

Donald Trump Jr. told Republicans at a Monday rally that a win in Wisconsin's high-stakes Supreme Court race is imperative to protect his father's agenda and maintain GOP momentum ahead of the 2026 midterms and the next presidential election.