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U.S. and World Headlines
House Votes To Condemn Socialism, With 8 Democrats Joining Republicans
The House on Tuesday adopted a resolution to denounce socialism "in all its forms" in a political messaging exercise ahead of the November elections.
The House adopted the resolution in a 220 to 192 to 2 vote, with eight Democrats voting with all Republicans in favor. Two Democrats voted present.
Read MoreJudge Rules Alleged Charlie Kirk Killer Can Stand Trial For Capital Murder
A Utah judge ruled that Tyler Robinson can stand trial on a capital murder charge stemming from the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Judge Tony Graf's decision follows final oral arguments from both sides in the high-profile case in a Provo courtroom on Tuesday, during which attorneys primarily debated an aggravating factor that would make Robinson eligible for the death penalty if convicted.
Read MoreIran Says Two Tankers Have Hit Hormuz Naval Mines, Attacks Regional Targets In Retaliation To U.S. Strikes
Two oil tankers hit naval mines while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said, as U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged a fresh round of strikes in the region.
U.S. Central Command said it struck Iranian air defense, communications and radar sites, while Jordan and Bahrain reported intercepting Iranian attacks.
Tensions around the Strait are intensifying since strikes on Sunday, the first since the Trump administration declared an “economic D-Day” on Iran’s backers.
Read MoreThe Biggest Unanswered Question In Trump's Venezuelan Oil Deal: Where Will The $100b In Funding Come From?
President Trump's highly touted oil deal in Venezuela will require what all sides agree is about $100 billion in capital investment over the coming years to build the infrastructure needed to get the energy out of the ground.
Yet while many aspects of the deal have been clarified, it's not clear where all that money will come from to fulfill Trump's ambitious promises in what he's calling the biggest oil deal in world history.
Read MoreTrey Wingo Launching NFL Show With Former ESPN Analysts
ESPN’s NFL Live will have some new competition this season, or maybe it’s old competition depending on how you look at it.
Front Office Sports reported Trey Wingo is getting the band back together, launching a new NFL show and YouTube channel with former ESPN colleagues Merril Hoge, Mark Schlereth, and Damien Woody. The OG Football Crew will debut with a NFL season preview Sept. 7, with the show continuing through the Super Bowl.
Read MoreWisconsin Headlines
Crowley Brags About Repealing Act 10 After Union Meeting
The Democrat running for governor in Wisconsin is promising to raise taxes by billions of dollars if he is elected.
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley took to X on Monday to promise that he will repeal Act 10.
"I just met with local legislators and labor leaders right here in Kenosha. And we just had a great discussion about what they need in the next governor," Crowley said in a video. "That includes repealing Act 10, restoring collective bargaining, project labor agreements, and fair wages."
Read MoreWisconsin Supreme Court Justice Talks New Liberal Majority Ahead Of Busy Fall Docket
The Wisconsin Supreme Court begins a busy season this month with its new 5-to-2 liberal majority. Justices are set to hear 16 cases through mid-October, with a docket that ranges from congressional redistricting to how the court interprets state law.
Wisconsin State Capitol Bureau Chief Vanessa Kjeldsen sat down one-on-one with Justice Rebecca Dallet to talk about the court.
Read MoreWisconsin Voters Face 3 Referendums. Here's How Recent Votes Have Gone
Wisconsin's constitution has existed since 1848, but it's been amended – or changed – about 150 times.
Voters have approved, or ratified, seven of those amendments since 2020 and rejected two others. Three more constitutional amendments are on the Nov. 3 ballot, the most on a statewide ballot since 1995.
Read MoreMilwaukee Police Announce More Changes To Use Of Flock Safety Cameras
Amid ongoing privacy concerns, the Milwaukee Police Department is making more changes to how it uses a license plate reader camera system.
The updates came after members of the Milwaukee Common Council called for further reforms of how the department uses the system.
Two former members of the Milwaukee Police Department have been criminally charged for allegedly misusing the system, while another officer is under internal investigation for “a single query that was flagged as outlying use,” according to a department spokesperson.
Read MoreGroundwater Coordinating Council Releases Its 2026 Report To The Legislature
The Wisconsin Groundwater Coordinating Council recently shared key recommendations for protecting and preserving vital groundwater resources in its 2026 annual report to the Wisconsin State Legislature.
The key recommendations in the report address some of the most prevalent and pressing issues in Wisconsin, including:
- Addressing PFAS contamination in groundwater
- Addressing nitrate contamination in groundwater
- Addressing pesticides contamination in groundwater
- Finding solutions for water-stressed areas that affect communities, economic activity and water resources
- Addressing other contaminations found in groundwater
Last Update: Sep 03, 2026 7:08 am CDT
