CIA says lab leak favored as likely COVID origin

The CIA now believes the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic most likely originated from a lab. Here’s what to know about the declassified document released Saturday

Pete Hegseth sworn in as defense secretary after narrow Senate vote

Pete Hegseth was sworn in as the 29th U.S. secretary of defense after Vice President JD Vance cast a tie-breaking vote in a narrow Senate confirmation.

Trump targets FEMA while visiting disaster zones in North Carolina, California

President Donald Trump said he's considering "getting rid of" FEMA as he hit the road for the first time since his second inauguration, visiting victims of Hurricane Helene and the California wildfires.

Pete Hegseth confirmed as Trump’s defense secretary

Despite the controversy surrounding his past behavior, former veteran and FOX News host Pete Hegseth has been confirmed as the new defense secretary in President Donald Trump’s cabinet.

Mississippi 'contraception begins at erections' bill. Here’s what we know

The legislation introduced by state Sen. Bradford Blackmon would make it unlawful for “a person to discharge genetic material without the intent to fertilize an embryo."

What is FEMA? The Federal Emergency Management Agency explained

The agency was created in the late 1970s and is tasked with helping states and communities impacted by disasters nationwide.

Declassified JFK files: When will they be released, what we know about them

An executive order signed by President Donald Trump is ordering the release of classified documents surrounding the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Dr. Anthony Fauci’s security detail revoked by President Trump

President Donald Trump has ended the government security detail for Dr. Anthony Fauci, his chief medical adviser during much of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.

Elon Musk's DOGE setting its sights on the penny

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is eyeing ways to slash government spending. One of its first targets could be the penny.

What is life like for presidents after office? Here’s how they’ve spent their years

Discover how former U.S. presidents have spent their years after leaving the White House, from founding universities to leading humanitarian efforts and finding new personal passions.

Judge temporarily blocks Trump's order on birthright citizenship

Less than three days after it was signed, President Donald Trump’s executive order aiming to end birthright citizenship has run into its first legal roadblock. A judge called it "blatantly unconstitutional."

Wisconsin DPI test scores; Republicans push new bill undoing benchmarks

Republicans are pushing a bill that would undo changes the state Department of Public Instruction made to the way achievement is measured on students' tests.

Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio after being released from prison: 'America's back'

Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio talked to reporters at Dallas Love Field after being released from prison in Louisiana. He thanked the president for granting him a full pardon.

Biden’s letter to Trump revealed: ‘May God bless you and guide you’

Biden was the first president to find himself in the unique position of writing a letter to someone who is both his successor and the predecessor who left him a note four years earlier.

Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state

Marco Rubio has been confirmed as secretary of state in a unanimous Senate vote, becoming the first Latino to hold the position.

Trump's immigration policies; impact on Wisconsin agencies

The new president is pledging to deport millions. So, what does that mean for your local police officers?

What is an executive order?

Here's what an executive order is, how it works, and its limitations in the U.S. government, as President Trump prepares to use them on his first day back in office.

Trump Inauguration 2025: Here's who will and won't attend

The second inauguration of Donald Trump is expected to draw former presidents, tech billionaires, world leaders, and performers. Here are some notable attendees for the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies: