Former Congressman Barney Frank dead at 86
Former Congressman Barney Frank was trailblazer for gay rights and also helped craft the most significant changes to the financial system in a generation.
Former Congressman Barney Frank was trailblazer for gay rights and also helped craft the most significant changes to the financial system in a generation.
House proposal would charge EV owners $130 yearly for road repairs
Electric vehicle owners could soon face a $130 annual federal fee under a proposed bipartisan bill created to shore up funding for road maintenance.
Electric vehicle owners could soon face a $130 annual federal fee under a proposed bipartisan bill created to shore up funding for road maintenance.
FDA drug center director removed in latest shake-up
The FDA's top drug official Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg is leaving in the latest shake-up at the powerful health agency. She said in a social media post late Friday that she was fired.
The FDA's top drug official Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg is leaving in the latest shake-up at the powerful health agency. She said in a social media post late Friday that she was fired.
Rededicate 250 prayer rally draws thousands to National Mall
A daylong prayer rally drew thousands of people to the National Mall on Sunday where they heard speeches from prominent religious and political figures.
A daylong prayer rally drew thousands of people to the National Mall on Sunday where they heard speeches from prominent religious and political figures.
Wisconsin Democrats host governor candidate forum in Glendale
Wisconsin Democratic candidates for governor answered voter questions on healthcare, education and leadership Sunday, May 17, during a forum at Nicolet High School.
Wisconsin Democratic candidates for governor answered voter questions on healthcare, education and leadership Sunday, May 17, during a forum at Nicolet High School.
Wisconsin Democrats host governor candidate forum
Wisconsin Democratic candidates for governor answered voter questions on healthcare, education and leadership Sunday, May 17, during a forum at Nicolet High School.
Wisconsin Democratic candidates for governor answered voter questions on healthcare, education and leadership Sunday, May 17, during a forum at Nicolet High School.
GOP plan to help pay for White House ballroom dealt big blow
A proposed billion-dollar plan to increase security at the White House campus and help pay for President Donald Trump’s proposed ballroom suffered a major setback by failing to meet the criteria to be included in the upcoming Republican budget bill.
A proposed billion-dollar plan to increase security at the White House campus and help pay for President Donald Trump’s proposed ballroom suffered a major setback by failing to meet the criteria to be included in the upcoming Republican budget bill.
Trump seeks $1.7 billion fund to pay allies in exchange for dropping IRS lawsuit: reports
President Trump said any payout from his lawsuit against the IRS would go to charity. Now, he reportedly wants $1.7 billion to pay allies who were investigated by the Biden administration.
President Trump said any payout from his lawsuit against the IRS would go to charity. Now, he reportedly wants $1.7 billion to pay allies who were investigated by the Biden administration.
Wisconsin Republicans endorse Tiffany
In the race for governor, the Republican Party of Wisconsin officially endorsed Tom Tiffany at its state convention on Saturday, May 16.
In the race for governor, the Republican Party of Wisconsin officially endorsed Tom Tiffany at its state convention on Saturday, May 16.
Wisconsin governor race, Republicans endorse Tiffany at convention
In the race for governor, the Republican Party of Wisconsin officially endorsed Tom Tiffany at its state convention on Saturday, May 16.
In the race for governor, the Republican Party of Wisconsin officially endorsed Tom Tiffany at its state convention on Saturday, May 16.
Amazon is forgoing millions in tariff refunds to 'curry favor' with Trump, lawsuit claims
Amazon customers argue they should be refunded for the higher prices they paid while the tariffs struck down by the government were still in effect, but the online retailer isn't even asking for reimbursement, a lawsuit argues.
Amazon customers argue they should be refunded for the higher prices they paid while the tariffs struck down by the government were still in effect, but the online retailer isn't even asking for reimbursement, a lawsuit argues.
Judge orders release of Racine County sheriff candidate’s records
A candidate for Racine County sheriff doesn't want you to see her disciplinary record. She sued to keep those records private. A judge said no way, the public has the right to see those records.
A candidate for Racine County sheriff doesn't want you to see her disciplinary record. She sued to keep those records private. A judge said no way, the public has the right to see those records.
Judge orders release of Racine Co. sheriff candidate’s records
A Racine County judge has ruled that voters have a right to see the disciplinary history of sheriff candidate Cary Madrigal, denying her request to keep records from 2006, 2012, and 2025 private.
A Racine County judge has ruled that voters have a right to see the disciplinary history of sheriff candidate Cary Madrigal, denying her request to keep records from 2006, 2012, and 2025 private.
Trump says White House ballroom construction ahead of schedule; here’s when it will be completed
Trump says the White House’s new $400 million ballroom is ahead of schedule. Here's when it is set to open.
Trump says the White House’s new $400 million ballroom is ahead of schedule. Here's when it is set to open.
The latest: Both sides claim progress was made as Trump concludes two-day visit
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to wrap up a crucial series of meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday.
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to wrap up a crucial series of meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday.
Wisconsin school funding, tax rebate bill fails
A bipartisan plan to use part of Wisconsin’s state surplus for school funding, property tax relief and direct payments to residents failed in the Legislature on Wednesday night, May 13.
A bipartisan plan to use part of Wisconsin’s state surplus for school funding, property tax relief and direct payments to residents failed in the Legislature on Wednesday night, May 13.
Supreme Court preserves access to mifepristone abortion pill
The Supreme Court on Thursday preserved women’s access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion.
The Supreme Court on Thursday preserved women’s access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion.
California’s $1.3B Medicaid funding put on hold amid fraud suspicions
The Trump administration is widening its initiative to eliminate fraud in the federal health program, which includes a $1.3 billion deferral of Medicaid funding to California.
The Trump administration is widening its initiative to eliminate fraud in the federal health program, which includes a $1.3 billion deferral of Medicaid funding to California.
Senate unanimously votes to withhold its pay during government shutdowns
The Senate unanimously approved a resolution to withhold lawmakers’ pay during government shutdowns.
The Senate unanimously approved a resolution to withhold lawmakers’ pay during government shutdowns.
US Border Patrol chief resigns 'effective immediately'
Mike Banks, the chief of U.S. Border Patrol, is leaving his job.
Mike Banks, the chief of U.S. Border Patrol, is leaving his job.