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U.S. and World Headlines
As War With Iran Stretches On, Some Experts Raise Concerns Over 'War Of Attrition' With Missile Stockpiles
While President Donald Trump says Operation Epic Fury could last several weeks, a question some are raising is how long U.S. and allies' missile defense stockpiles can last in an extended conflict with Iran.
Trump has insisted that the U.S. is well equipped to fight, with a "virtually unlimited supply," and other Gulf states have pushed back on claims that they are running missiles.
How much of the U.S. interceptor stockpile is being used up to defend against Iran's continued heavy missile and drone attacks is classified, but it's expected to be among questions lawmakers have for top Trump administration officials this week when they brief lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
Read More5 Takeaways From The First Primaries Of The 2026 Midterms
The first primaries of the 2026 midterm campaign are in the books.
The results in North Carolina and Texas could have big consequences for control of Congress.
Not all the results are finalized as yet, but here are some takeaways from what is known:
Read MoreWeekly Mortgage Demand Surged 11% Higher Last Week, As Rates Sat Near 4-Year Low
Mortgage rates hovered around a 4-year low last week, prompting more borrowers to refinance and more potential homebuyers to get off the fence.
Total mortgage application volume rose 11% from the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s seasonally adjusted index.
Read MoreTed Cruz, Tim Scott Asking Treasury To Approve $200B Tax Cut Without Congressional Approval
GOP Sens. Ted Cruz (Texas) and Tim Scott (S.C.) are asking the Treasury Department to approve a $200 billion tax cut without prior authorization from Congress.
The two senators have asked the Trump administration to cut capital gains taxes on investors by adjusting the basis for inflation arguing it would boost savings, spur investment and create jobs nationwide.
Read MoreA Formula 1 Revolution: Biggest Storylines To Watch As The 2026 Season Begins
When Formula 1 returns this weekend for a new season, the cars will look slimmer, an American auto giant will join the grid and the U.S. audience will be watching on Apple TV rather than ESPN.
The year 2026 is shaping up to be pivotal for F1, with a new generation of cars offering up a moment of truth for the sport’s aging legends while creating tantalizing opportunities for veterans eying a trophy and new up-and-comers looking to shine.
Here are seven storylines to watch ahead of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, which begins Saturday night in the U.S.
Read MoreWisconsin Headlines
GOP Lawmakers Approve Reduced Funding For Department Of Public Instruction
Republican state lawmakers partially approved a funding request from the Wisconsin Department of Instruction Tuesday, a move that comes about a month after the agency was scrutinized for spending $368,885 on a meeting at a Wisconsin Dells resort.
The DPI, which oversees the state’s school districts, asked the Republican-controlled Joint Committee on Finance to unlock $2 million in supplemental funding included in the state budget passed last year. In its request, the agency said that if the full amount was not released, it would have to lay off staff and delay hiring for vacant positions, among other cost-cutting measures.
Read MoreEvers Calls Special Session For Constitutional Ban On Partisan Gerrymandering
Gov. Tony Evers today signed an executive order calling the Legislature into a special session April 14 to take up a constitutional amendment barring partisan gerrymandering.
“There are no tricks, no funny politics here, just a straight-up ban, nothing more, nothing less,” Evers said at a morning presser. “I could not have made this vote any easier for the Legislature.”
Read MoreWisconsin Looking To Hire $187,000 Per-Year Gender Dysphoria Psychologist
Wisconsin’s prison managers are looking for a six figure, part-time psychologist to focus on sex changes for inmates.
The state’s Department of Corrections last week posted a job listing for a gender dysphoria psychologist consultant.
The position is based at the DOC headquarters in Madison, and pays $90 an-hour. That's $187,2000 per-year. Though the state says it may not be a full time job.
Read MoreAG Josh Kaul Opposes Proposed Rule That Would Limit Student Loan Access For Healthcare Workers
Attorney General Josh Kaul is joining a coalition that is opposing a proposed federal rule that would cap federal student loans for graduate students in nursing, physician assistance and other health fields, according to a press release Tuesday.
This rule comes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act by the U.S. Department of Education and limited the amount of federal student loans can borrow to $20,500 annually and $100,000 total. But students pursuing “professional” degrees can borrow up to $50,000 each year and $200,000 total.
Read MoreWisconsin Could Expand Newly-Implemented School Cell Phone Ban
Wisconsin became the 36th state to implement cell phone restrictions for schools in October, but legislators say it didn’t go far enough to support educators or student mental health.
Wisconsin Act 42 requires school boards to adopt policies by July 1, 2026, that “generally prohibit pupils from using wireless communication devices during instructional time.”
A new Republican proposal would require schools to instead adopt a “bell-to-bell” ban on cell phones by July 1, 2027.
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Last Update: Mar 04, 2026 7:36 am CST
