Donald Trump

Trump Obsessed With Milwaukee Shoes

President loves Florsheim shoes. But company certainly doesn't love him.

Wisconsin Legislators Debate Crypto ‘Staking’ Investments

Should it be legal? Backers cite possible gains. Bankers warn of fraud, consumer risks.

Trump Administration Investigating WI School District’s Gender Policy

Alleges that New Richmond School District's bathroom policy is unlawful.

Baldwin Talks Trump Tariffs at Textile Factory

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin visits a Milwaukee company to blast the president's tariffs.

Wisconsin Joins Multi-State Lawsuit Against New Trump Tariffs

Evers and Kaul say the latest 10% import duties are illegal and driving up prices for families.

Battleground Alliance Statement on Disastrous Job Report: Costs Up, Jobs Down

The Clause in Milwaukee’s ICE Package That Could Trigger ‘Sanctuary City’ Label

Former alderman blasts council's actions.

WisDems Statement on Wisconsin Republicans Failing to Stop Illegal War

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes in Support of War Powers Resolution

A Better Wisconsin Together Applauds Evers, Kaul Joining Lawsuit Against Trump-Tiffany Tariffs

Roys: Trump Tries to Distract From ICE Failures With Noem Firing

Senator Baldwin Releases Statement After Republicans Block Path Forward on Funding Homeland Security & Reining in ICE

Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding New Lawsuit Fighting Against President Trump’s Latest Illegal Tariff Taxes on Wisconsin’s Working Families

Wisconsin to join new lawsuit after recent reports show Trump’s tariff taxes cost Americans nearly $200 billion last year

AG Kaul Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs

How Wisconsin Money Funded Trump’s Policies

Bradley Foundation and Uihleins funded much of Project 2025.

Baldwin Votes to Halt War in Iran

What Will Federal Government Pay For New Milwaukee ICE Office?

Federal officials overrode local zoning and council opposition to create new office.

Wisconsinites Want Our Money Back, Tom Tiffany

Baldwin Opposes Schimel Staying in Top Federal Prosecutor Job After 120 Day Interim Position Expires

Trump bypassed Baldwin and Johnson’s bipartisan nominating commission and installed Schimel to be the interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin

Democrats Pitch BadgerCare ‘Public Option’ to Expand Health Coverage

Giving Wisconsin 'an affordable option,' not 'sky-high premiums... massive deductibles.'

Gov. Evers Orders Special Session on Banning Partisan Gerrymandering

Backs constitutional amendment to ban it. Some legislators in both parties opposed.

Did Milwaukee Just Make Itself A Sanctuary City?

City Attorney warns of Trump Adm. reaction as council passes 'ICE Out' proposal.

Elections Commission Recommends Charging 13 Who Tried to Recall Vos

Recall petitions listed people who hadn't signed and false addresses, WEC says.

Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) Statement on Proposed Constitutional Amendment to Prohibit Partisan Gerrymandering

Watch: Baldwin Calls for Immediate End to Trumps Illegal War With Iran on Senate Floor

Baldwin remarks come ahead of Senate vote to stop President Trump’s war in Iran

Keyboard Warrior Van Orden Tweets Over 600 Times in February, Still Wont Hold Town Hall

10 Wisconsin Companies Sue Trump for Tariff Refunds

Kohl’s, Milwaukee Tool, others claim 'financial harm' from 'illegal power grab.'

The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin Denounces the Attacks on Iran Led by Neoconservative Warmongers and their Israeli Allies

Baldwin Statement on Trump Starting “Massive and Ongoing” War with Iran

After Pandemic Backlogs, Wisconsin’s Unemployment System Now Faces A Federal Roadblock

Evers says Trump’s move to cancel $29 million in grants could derail long-planned system upgrades.

JD Vance Stumps for Derrick Van Orden, Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin Visit

The vice president touted economic prosperity under President Trump.

Gov. Tony Evers Says He’s Still Negotiating With GOP on Property Tax, Schools Deal

School funding has become key issue in Capitol.

In Wisconsin, JD Vance Fails to Sell Trumps Disastrous Economy

Hong, Barnes Lead Democratic Primary for Governor In New Poll

Marquette poll shows most voters undecided, with Taylor leading Lazar for high court.

How Wisconsin Has Declined

It’s done worse than 42 states in growth of average household income. Why?

Gov. Evers Urges President Trump to Sidestep Secretary and Restore Funding to Prevent Fraud, Waste, and Abuse in Wisconsin’s Unemployment Insurance System

Governor appeals to Trump to restore funding Wisconsin needs to complete unemployment modernization efforts designed to help detect and prevent fraud, reduce improper payments, and improve efficiency

Trump Calls for End to Widely Supported Vote by Mail. What Do WI Republicans Think?

Statement From Congressman Scott Fitzgerald on President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union Address

Tom Tiffany Silent on 15% Global Tariffs

WisDems Chair Statement on State of the Union

Trump’s Yes-Men Tom Tiffany and Derrick Van Orden Throw Wisconsin Businesses Under the Bus — Again

Milwaukee Continues Preparing for Possible ICE Surge

1,800 letter writers urge Common Council to sign ICE OUT proposals.

Four Candidates for Tiffany’s House Seat Lived Outside District or State

Including three Republicans, one Democrat. Should voters care about 'carpetbagging'?

GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Tom Tiffany and WI-03 Congressman Derrick Van Orden Support More Tariff Taxes

Baldwin Announces Mindoro Constituent Whose Family Relies on Medicaid as State of the Union Guest

Wisconsin Assembly Is Done Legislating for 2026

Here's what lawmakers got done -- and left unfinished.

How Robin Vos Transformed Wisconsin

Longest serving Assembly Speaker in history had a controversial tenure.

Feds Contest Former Judge Dugan’s Attempt to Overturn Conviction

Prosecutors argue Dugan has no grounds to request a new trial.

Downtown Wedding Venue Becoming Office Space

Bucking national trend, major local arts institution moving staff into event space.

WI Assembly Passes Deals on PFAS, SNAP Funding

The bills must pass the WI Senate before they could head to Gov. Evers' desk.

Tom Tiffany Supports (Even More) Illegal Tariffs

Supreme Court Rules Tariff Powers Belong to Congress

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Welcomes U.S. Supreme Court Decision on President Trumps Tariffs

Political Parties Join Legal Battle Over Wisconsin Voter Data

Trump administration attempting to get access to Wisconsin's voter information.

Baldwin Releases Statement on SCOTUS Ruling Striking Down Trump’s Sweeping Tariffs

Robin Vos Announces Retirement

Longest serving Assembly Speaker in Wisconsin history won't run for reelection.

Gov. Evers Sends Letter to the Trump Administration, Urging the President to Support American Producers and Ranchers, Back Off Plans to Import Beef from Argentina…Again

Bryan Steil Becomes Leading Election Denier

The Republican congressman voted to uphold Trump’s 2020 defeat. What happened?

Coalition Sues Trump Administration Over Climate Rule Repeal

17 health and climate groups filed the suit Wednesday.

Assembly GOP Reverses Course on Health Care Bills

After years of resistance, Republicans back plan to expand Medicaid access and lower barriers for breast cancer screenings.

In Final State of the State, Evers Pushes School Funding, Fair Maps

Blames Republican for higher property taxes, but still open to tax cut and spending bill.

A Better Wisconsin Together Applauds Governor Evers Record of Accomplishments and His Call to Keep Working for Wisconsin in State of the State Address

Uihleins Shuttled In Workers From Mexico

Billionaires supported Trump's anti-immigration stance while using Mexican workers.

Small Set of Counties Could Pick Democratic Candidate for Governor

Tony Evers won just 16 of 72 counties in November 2022 election.

Thanks to Donald Trump, Cargill Meat Solutions Lays Off Hundreds of Workers in Wisconsin

Layoffs come as Tom Tiffany votes to allow Trump to continue his erratic trade war

Trump’s EPA Says It Will Save Drivers Money. Wisconsin Experts See A Different Bill

Agency touts $1.3 trillion in savings as analysts project billions in added fuel and health costs here.

Tom Tiffany Wants Democrats to Talk About the Economy. Lets Talk About It

Assembly Backs Race-Neutral Aid And Campus Speech Suits, Eyes Trans Care

GOP bills target DEI, free speech, trans issues. Democrats object.

GOP 7th District Candidate Tied to $44 Million Ponzi Scheme Settlement

Paul Wassgren was a defendant in a class action over an alleged $170 million real estate investment fraud.

Zamarripa Calls for Full Investigation Into Uihlein Labor Abuses Exposed in Pleasant Prairie

Evers, Advocates Warn SNAP Changes Could ‘Cripple’ Future State Budgets

Governor backs a $69 million request for FoodShare administration, says 'Big Beautiful Bill' could cost more than $200 million.

Senate Republicans Push Trans Bills Despite Likely Vetoes

Measures would ban transition surgeries for minors, restrict transgender athletes and reshape who controls state agency rules.

Trumps EPA Takes Another Step to Put Polluters Over People

Over 160 Stakeholders Join Gov. Evers’ Call Urging Lawmakers to Support FoodShare, Prevent Wisconsin Taxpayers from Paying Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Penalty Fees to the Trump Administration

Nonpartisan coalition including seniors, agriculture stakeholders, and hunger relief organizations urges lawmakers to quickly approve key investments to prevent Wisconsin taxpayers from having to pay as much as $205 million in penalty fees to the Trump Administration on top of hundreds of millions the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will cost in future budgets

What the 2025 Elections Data Tells Us

Does stunning change in voters' preferences foretell fall election results?

WisGOP Response to the Passing of the Save Act

Senator Baldwin Hits Trump on $600 Million Cuts to Public Health Funding, Including Disease and Hiv Prevention

RFK, Jr. and Trump targeted only states and communities governed and represented by Democratic leaders and said these lifesaving health initiatives “do not reflect [their] priorities”

Rep. Ryan Clancy Releases Legislation to Restore the Right to Boycott in Wisconsin

Bill restores to government and private actors the full right to boycott foreign countries in the interest of human rights

17 Former DOJ Attorneys Slam Wisconsin Voter Data Grab

Ex-U.S. Attorneys experienced in voter rights cases accuse DOJ of 'fishing expedition.'

Zamarripa Condemns Steil-Backed “SAVE Act” As Direct Attack on Wisconsin Voters

Wisconsin Republicans Led by Tariff-Lover Tom Tiffany Vote to Raise Prices on Americans, Continue Trump Trade War

UW-Madison Saw 17% Cut to Federal Research Funds Under Trump

Outgoing Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin said federal research cut by $27 million in 2025.

Evers, Crowley Criticize Trump Admin Over Disaster Relief

Disaster relief request after 1000-year August storm is denied, again.

Gov. Evers Slams Trump Administration for Again Denying Federal Disaster Request for Wisconsin Communities Impacted by August Severe Weather

Trump Administration refuses to provide explanation or justification as to why Wisconsin’s request for FEMA assistance was again denied

Democrats, Advocates Highlight Trump’s Toll on Wisconsin

Dire affordability crisis, higher prices for food, health care, housing, energy.

Milwaukee DSA Ready for Statewide Governors Race as Madison DSA Joins in Endorsing Francesca Hong

Twin Cities ICE Efforts Move Into Wisconsin

Is local police department in western Wisconsin working with ICE agents?

Wisconsin US Sen. Tammy Baldwin Opposes GOP Bill to Restrict Voting

Democrat said she's 'highly suspicious' of laws making it harder to vote

Lazar Gets Four-Figure Donation From Out-of-State Lawyer at Center of Plot to Overturn Roe V. Wade

PFAS Levels in Great Lakes Fish Are Dropping

The declining levels were driven by an industry phase-out of legacy chemicals

Senator Baldwin Cosponsors Bill to Redirect Excessive ICE Funding to Local Police

Legislation would help hire 200,000 local cops

Joel Brennan Details Plan to Defend Our Democracy From Trumps Push for Federal Control

Tom Tiffany Cozies Up to Right-Wing Extremist Group That Wants to Ban Books, Censor Curriculum

Wisconsin’s State Legislative Races Heating Up

Democrats have more cash in Senate races, Republicans far more in Assembly contests.

Ron Johnson Opposes Trump’s Call to ‘Nationalize’ Elections

But GOP senator backs new limits on absentee voting, proof of citizenship.

Democratic Challenger Rebecca Cooke Outraises US Rep. Derrick Van Orden

But Republicans awash in money in 1st and 7th congressional districts.

Madison Election Suit Could Affect 1,900 Election Clerks

Are absentee ballots a right? Can voters sue for monetary damages if there's a mistake?

WI Supreme Court Candidates Disagree on Immigration Disputes

Can state courts get involved in disputes over federal ICE actions? Taylor and Lazar disagree.

Trump’s Trade War Slams Duluth-Superior Ports

Port last year had lowest tonnage shipped for all cargoes since 1938.

Joel Brennan Announces Wisconsin Accountability Commission to Document ICE Enforcement Abuses; Vows to Hold ICE Accountable as Governor