Politics

The top-elected official in Milwaukee County, who rose out of poverty in one of the state's poorest neighborhoods, launched a bid for Wisconsin governor on Tuesday, saying his background and experience in office make him uniquely prepared for the job.

At a Home Depot parking lot, a man patrols on a bicycle for federal immigration agents, toting a megaphone on his hip so he can blast a warning to day laborers waiting to land a landscaping or construction job.

The U.S. added far fewer jobs than previously thought in the 12 months leading up to March, the government said Tuesday.

Rep. Elise Stefanik introduced legislation in the House to end cashless bail in Washington, D.C., and throughout the nation.

Virginia special election between Whitson and Walkinshaw could provide insights into the upcoming governor's race between Sears and Spanberger.

NYC socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani was accused on social media of a "word salad" response to a question about his much criticized public safety plan.

President Donald Trump "immediately directed special envoy Witkoff to inform the Qataris of the impending attack" in Doha on Tuesday, the White House said.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley mounted a Wisconsin gubernatorial bid -- his campaign website describes him as a "proud Democrat."

The Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday that immigration agents will enter schools to make arrests in only "extremely rare" circumstances and not to target children, as the department sought to push back on a rash of news reports suggesting some kids are avoiding their classrooms.

The Trump administration says it would have to refund up to $1 trillion in customs revenue if it loses a tariff case before the Supreme Court and the opinion doesn't arrive until June.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on Tuesday said he will seek a second term as the state's top politician, distancing himself from speculation that he was eyeing a presidential run in 2028.