Governor Evers issues first commutations in decades
Governor Tony Evers issued 14 commutations, including 10 for homicide, cutting short sentences for inmates like Michael Maldonado.
Governor Tony Evers issued 14 commutations, including 10 for homicide, cutting short sentences for inmates like Michael Maldonado.
Governor Evers issues first commutations in decades
Outgoing Gov. Tony Evers issued the state's first commutations in decades. That includes 10 convicted of homicide. The last governor to issue a commutation was Gov. Tommy Thompson. Now, with just over 50 days left in office, Evers issued 14.
Outgoing Gov. Tony Evers issued the state's first commutations in decades. That includes 10 convicted of homicide. The last governor to issue a commutation was Gov. Tommy Thompson. Now, with just over 50 days left in office, Evers issued 14.
White House: Nationwide ground stop lifted
The FAA has reopened American airspace on Friday night after a nationwide ground stop. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy said aging equipment and overloaded routers caused issues with the air traffic control network. Meanwhile, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said it does not appear that a cyberattack or rouge AI interfered with the network.
The FAA has reopened American airspace on Friday night after a nationwide ground stop. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy said aging equipment and overloaded routers caused issues with the air traffic control network. Meanwhile, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said it does not appear that a cyberattack or rouge AI interfered with the network.
Trump administration seeks $30 billion to upgrade airports, air traffic control
The Trump administration is pushing for $30.1 billion in new funding to overhaul airports and air traffic control systems. Here’s what’s behind the request and what it could mean for travelers.
The Trump administration is pushing for $30.1 billion in new funding to overhaul airports and air traffic control systems. Here’s what’s behind the request and what it could mean for travelers.
Van Hollen launches bid for Senate majority leader, challenging Schumer
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen entered the race to serve as Senate Majority Leader in the upcoming Congress, initiating a rare intra-party contest against longtime Democratic leader Chuck Schumer.
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen entered the race to serve as Senate Majority Leader in the upcoming Congress, initiating a rare intra-party contest against longtime Democratic leader Chuck Schumer.
Kentucky governor calls for firing of HHS Secretary RFK Jr.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is urging President Donald Trump to "immediately" fire Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., accusing him of undermining the nation’s public health system.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is urging President Donald Trump to "immediately" fire Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., accusing him of undermining the nation’s public health system.
Mandela Barnes sues Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for defamation
Mandela Barnes sues the state’s largest newspaper. The former lieutenant governor and 2026 candidate for governor accuses the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel of defamation.
Mandela Barnes sues the state’s largest newspaper. The former lieutenant governor and 2026 candidate for governor accuses the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel of defamation.
Wisconsin Act 10 faces double threat from Supreme Court, legislature
The future of Act 10 is uncertain. The law that places restrictions on state and local government worker unions survived for 15 years, but it now faces a double threat: a soon-to-be Democratic-controlled Wisconsin Legislature and a liberal-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court.
The future of Act 10 is uncertain. The law that places restrictions on state and local government worker unions survived for 15 years, but it now faces a double threat: a soon-to-be Democratic-controlled Wisconsin Legislature and a liberal-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Wisconsin Act 10 faces double threat from Supreme Court, legislature
The future of Act 10 is uncertain. It now faces a double threat: a soon-to-be Democratic-controlled Wisconsin Legislature and a liberal-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court.
The future of Act 10 is uncertain. It now faces a double threat: a soon-to-be Democratic-controlled Wisconsin Legislature and a liberal-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Balance of power latest: Democrats win control of Congress in 2026 midterm elections
Democrats won majorities in both chambers of Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections to take control of Congress. The historic victory flips both the House and the Senate, giving Democrats the legislative reins.
Democrats won majorities in both chambers of Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections to take control of Congress. The historic victory flips both the House and the Senate, giving Democrats the legislative reins.
Mississippi US Senate seat flips as Scott Colom tops incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith
Democrat Scott Colom defeated Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi’s U.S. Senate race, becoming the state’s first Black senator since Reconstruction.
Democrat Scott Colom defeated Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi’s U.S. Senate race, becoming the state’s first Black senator since Reconstruction.
New Trump admin rule would cut SNAP benefits for 6.3 million people
A new rule proposed by the USDA would cut food stamps for 6.3 million people, and an estimated 1.8 million children would also no longer be eligible for free school lunches.
A new rule proposed by the USDA would cut food stamps for 6.3 million people, and an estimated 1.8 million children would also no longer be eligible for free school lunches.
Wisconsin Democrats prepare to control Capitol for first time in 16 years
The state of Wisconsin is in for big changes on so many parts of daily life. Democrats are preparing to control the Wisconsin Capitol for the first time in 16 years.
The state of Wisconsin is in for big changes on so many parts of daily life. Democrats are preparing to control the Wisconsin Capitol for the first time in 16 years.
Wisconsin Dems prepare to control Capitol for first time in 16 years
The state of Wisconsin is in for big changes on so many parts of daily life. Democrats are preparing to control the Wisconsin Capitol for the first time in 16 years.
The state of Wisconsin is in for big changes on so many parts of daily life. Democrats are preparing to control the Wisconsin Capitol for the first time in 16 years.
House GOP blocks Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth impeachment vote
House Republicans blocked an effort by one of their own lawmakers to oust Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth by preventing a full vote on impeaching him.
House Republicans blocked an effort by one of their own lawmakers to oust Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth by preventing a full vote on impeaching him.
What to know about Jim Jordan, the House Republicans' next leader
House Republicans have elected Jim Jordan to lead the House GOP in the 120th Congress, which will be sworn in at noon on January 3, 2027.
House Republicans have elected Jim Jordan to lead the House GOP in the 120th Congress, which will be sworn in at noon on January 3, 2027.
Latest poll finds most Americans want Congress to end Iran war
A recent poll shows that a solid majority of Americans want Congress to pass legislation ending the ongoing military conflict with Iran.
A recent poll shows that a solid majority of Americans want Congress to pass legislation ending the ongoing military conflict with Iran.
California Prop. 40 fails: Voters reject one-time 5% wealth tax on billionaires
California voters rejected Proposition 40, which would have imposed a one-time 5% tax on residents worth more than $1 billion.
California voters rejected Proposition 40, which would have imposed a one-time 5% tax on residents worth more than $1 billion.
Wisconsin online sports betting delayed until spring by lawsuit
Online sports betting is still a long way from reality in Wisconsin. A lawsuit against it won’t be settled until the spring.
Online sports betting is still a long way from reality in Wisconsin. A lawsuit against it won’t be settled until the spring.
Wisconsin online sports betting delayed until spring by lawsuit
Online sports betting is still a long way from reality in Wisconsin. A lawsuit against it won’t be settled until the spring.
Online sports betting is still a long way from reality in Wisconsin. A lawsuit against it won’t be settled until the spring.