Trump fires Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Gen. CQ Brown Jr.
President Donald Trump has abruptly fired Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr. as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
President Donald Trump has abruptly fired Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr. as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Why a ‘DOGE dividend’ stimulus check could be unlikely
If Elon Musk’s target of $2 trillion in spending cuts is achieved by next year, supporters of the idea say that about one-fifth of those funds could be distributed to taxpaying households.
If Elon Musk’s target of $2 trillion in spending cuts is achieved by next year, supporters of the idea say that about one-fifth of those funds could be distributed to taxpaying households.
Mitch McConnell won't seek reelection
Sen. Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history, will retire at the end of his term.
Sen. Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history, will retire at the end of his term.
Senate confirms Kash Patel as FBI director
Kash Patel, a fierce Trump loyalist, will be the next director of the FBI, an agency he has repeatedly criticized.
Kash Patel, a fierce Trump loyalist, will be the next director of the FBI, an agency he has repeatedly criticized.
Wisconsin general election; Underly, Kinser advance in state superintendent race
It's a race that’s officially nonpartisan, but Democrats are backing incumbent Jill Underly and Republicans support her challenger, Brittany Kinser.
It's a race that’s officially nonpartisan, but Democrats are backing incumbent Jill Underly and Republicans support her challenger, Brittany Kinser.
Trump admin ends legal aid for unaccompanied migrant children facing deportation
The Trump administration has stopped funding a legal aid program for unaccompanied migrant children, leaving thousands without representation in immigration court.
The Trump administration has stopped funding a legal aid program for unaccompanied migrant children, leaving thousands without representation in immigration court.
What would it take for Canada to become the 51st state?
President Trump has repeatedly said Canada should become the 51st state. It turns out, adding a state isn’t as complicated as one might think.
President Trump has repeatedly said Canada should become the 51st state. It turns out, adding a state isn’t as complicated as one might think.
USDA accidentally fired bird flu employees and is now trying to rehire them
The Trump administration is working to “rectify" the termination of several employees over the weekend that were working to combat bird flu, the agency said.
The Trump administration is working to “rectify" the termination of several employees over the weekend that were working to combat bird flu, the agency said.
DOGE latest: What is a probationary worker?
Federal workers, particularly what’s known as probationary workers, are preparing for sweeping layoffs. Here's what that means.
Federal workers, particularly what’s known as probationary workers, are preparing for sweeping layoffs. Here's what that means.
2025 Wisconsin spring primary election results
Wisconsin voters went to the polls on Tuesday, Feb. 18 to cast their votes in the 2025 spring primary election.
Wisconsin voters went to the polls on Tuesday, Feb. 18 to cast their votes in the 2025 spring primary election.
Gov. Evers delivers budget address; calls for tax cuts, pushback on Trump's tariffs
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday decried what he called "irresponsible decisions in Washington" and "needless chaos," saying his new two-year spending proposal was designed to prepare for drastic cuts from the federal government.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday decried what he called "irresponsible decisions in Washington" and "needless chaos," saying his new two-year spending proposal was designed to prepare for drastic cuts from the federal government.
Who's in charge of DOGE? White House says it's not Elon Musk
The White House says Elon Musk is not in charge of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) but serves as a senior adviser to President Trump.
The White House says Elon Musk is not in charge of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) but serves as a senior adviser to President Trump.
Medicaid changes could be coming: Here's what Republicans are considering
Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage. Here’s what’s on the table.
Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage. Here’s what’s on the table.
Social Security head Michelle King steps down over DOGE information access: AP sources
The acting head of the Social Security Administration has stepped down over a request from DOGE to access recipient information, according to the Associated Press, citing two people familiar with the matter. Here's what to know.
The acting head of the Social Security Administration has stepped down over a request from DOGE to access recipient information, according to the Associated Press, citing two people familiar with the matter. Here's what to know.
2025 Wisconsin spring primary election Tuesday; here's what to know
Voters across Wisconsin will cast their ballots in Tuesday's spring primary election, narrowing the field for the state's top education job.
Voters across Wisconsin will cast their ballots in Tuesday's spring primary election, narrowing the field for the state's top education job.
Elon Musk's DOGE seeks access to IRS taxpayer data, AP reports
Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency are attempting to access millions of files that include taxpayer information, bank records, and sensitive documents.
Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency are attempting to access millions of files that include taxpayer information, bank records, and sensitive documents.
Trump at Daytona 500: Return visit to Great American Race marks second time as president
President Donald Trump is attending the Daytona 500 on Sunday, marking his second appearance at NASCAR’s most prestigious race as president.
President Donald Trump is attending the Daytona 500 on Sunday, marking his second appearance at NASCAR’s most prestigious race as president.
IRS may lay off thousands of workers in the middle of tax season
The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could come as soon as this week.
The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could come as soon as this week.
Poll: Increasing number of Democrats say party should become more moderate
A new Gallup poll shows an increasing number of Democrats want their party to become more moderate, while most Republicans favor keeping their party as it is.
A new Gallup poll shows an increasing number of Democrats want their party to become more moderate, while most Republicans favor keeping their party as it is.
Trump signs executive order to block federal money for schools with COVID-19 vaccine mandates
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at ending COVID-19 vaccine mandates in schools, calling such mandates an infringement on personal freedom.
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at ending COVID-19 vaccine mandates in schools, calling such mandates an infringement on personal freedom.