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Government-politics

Pentagon fired US Navy Secretary John Phelan, source says

Pentagon fired US Navy Secretary John Phelan, source says

  • Phil Stewart and Jasper Ward Reuters

It's another wartime shakeup at the Pentagon just weeks after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ousted the Army's top general.

Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump halts attacks

Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump halts attacks

  • Steve Holland, Parisa Hafezi and Saad Sayeed Reuters

Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, tightening its grip on the strategic waterway after U.S. President Donald Trump called off attacks indefinitely.

Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump halts attacks

Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump halts attacks

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Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, April 22, tightening its grip on the strategic route.

Ukrainian Drones Just Crippled Russia's Biggest Oil Ports — 40% of Storage Destroyed

Ukrainian Drones Just Crippled Russia's Biggest Oil Ports — 40% of Storage Destroyed

  • WooGlobe - News

Ukrainian drone strikes have destroyed 40% of Russia's Primorsk oil port storage capacity and 30% at Ust-Luga — the two primary Baltic terminals handling Russia's oil export revenue. Both ports remain unable to handle oil shipments, and energy giant Novatek has suspended gas condensate expor…

Beneath Trump's ballroom legal case: A brief history of the White House bunker

Beneath Trump's ballroom legal case: A brief history of the White House bunker

  • MIKE CATALINI Associated Press

Trump's court fight over the $400 million White House East Wing ballroom casts some light on an underground bunker at the site.

Poll: Many Americans question Trump’s temperament amid Iran war, pope spat

Poll: Many Americans question Trump’s temperament amid Iran war, pope spat

  • JASON LANGE Reuters

Trump's approval rating held at the lowest of his term in recent days, the Reuters/Ipsos poll found.

How a sweeping law to spy on foreigners is dividing Congress

How a sweeping law to spy on foreigners is dividing Congress

  • ZACHARY SCHERMELE USA Today

When members of Congress are still voting at 2:30 in the morning, it's usually a sign there's a problem on Capitol Hill.

Karoline Leavitt Defends $400 Million White House Renovation

Karoline Leavitt Defends $400 Million White House Renovation

    Karoline Leavitt Defends $400 Million White House Renovation — White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is pushing back against criticism surrounding the proposed $400 million White House ballroom project backed by President Donald Trump. The plan has sparked debate among preservation ex…

    What to expect as King Charles III visits the US during tensions

    What to expect as King Charles III visits the US during tensions

      USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page dives into U.S. relations with the U.K. and what to expect as King Charles III visits Washington.

      Southern Poverty Law Center charged with defrauding donors with payments to informants

      Southern Poverty Law Center charged with defrauding donors with payments to informants

        The civil rights group faces charges including wire fraud, bank fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering.

        Trump Tells Companies to Skip Their Tariff Refunds

        Trump Tells Companies to Skip Their Tariff Refunds

          President Donald Trump told CNBC's Squawk Box that he will "remember" companies that choose not to seek refunds.

          Florida lawmaker resigns from Congress amid ethics charges

          Florida lawmaker resigns from Congress amid ethics charges

            The departure expands Republicans' narrow House majority to 217-213 with an independent who caucuses with the GOP and four vacancies.

            Trump extends ceasefire with Iran

            Trump extends ceasefire with Iran

              President Donald Trump said Tuesday he doesn't want to extend a rapidly expiring ceasefire in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and that the U.S. military was "raring to go." 

              Oil Prices Jump, Markets Waver as U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Teeters on the Edge

              Oil Prices Jump, Markets Waver as U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Teeters on the Edge

                President Donald Trump told CNBC Tuesday that he expects the U.S. and Iran to make a "great deal," but added that the U.S. military is "ready" to bomb Iran.

                Local News

                April 22 recap: Lake Geneva news you may have missed today

                April 22 recap: Lake Geneva news you may have missed today

                Don't miss Wednesday's most popular stories from Lake Geneva Regional News.

                Cause of fire that damaged Kenosha tavern determined to be accidental

                Cause of fire that damaged Kenosha tavern determined to be accidental

                The fire started on the back patio pavilion and spread to the indoor bar area and a house with two apartment units north of the beer garden.

                Kenosha area arboretums plan Arbor Day events this week

                Kenosha area arboretums plan Arbor Day events this week

                Three Kenosha area arboretums are coming together to celebrate Arbor Day starting Friday with a community event focused on environmental education, tree planting, and other outdoor activities.

                Racine County Police Stories

                Racine County Police Stories

                State & Regional

                Recent stories by Racine Journal Times reporter Milana Doné

                Recent stories by Racine Journal Times reporter Milana Doné

                Throwback photos: The evolution of Wisconsin's Bucky Badger over the years

                Throwback photos: The evolution of Wisconsin's Bucky Badger over the years

                Bucky Badger wasn't always Bucky. And he wasn't always huggable, either. Scroll on for a history in photographs of one of the best mascots in college athletics.

                Photos: Recalling Madison's snowiest-ever winter in 2007-08

                Photos: Recalling Madison's snowiest-ever winter in 2007-08

                The winter of 2007-08 was Madison's snowiest on record, with Mother Nature dumping a cumulative 101.4 inches of snow in the city. (For comparison, the previous record was 76.1 inches in the winter of 1978-79.) The record snowfall included a lot of middling storms that added up over time, as …

                5 things to know when the tornado siren blares

                5 things to know when the tornado siren blares

                Experts warn that waiting for dangerous weather to start planning how to safely ride out a storm or tornado may be too late. Here’s what you should know to get started:

                Nation & World

                Pentagon fired US Navy Secretary John Phelan, source says

                Pentagon fired US Navy Secretary John Phelan, source says

                It's another wartime shakeup at the Pentagon just weeks after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ousted the Army's top general.

                AP top stories April 22

                AP top stories April 22

                Here's the latest for Wednesday, April 22nd: Iran fires on 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz; Pope Leo XIV visits Equatorial Guinea; Warner shareholders set to vote on Paramount's $81 billion takeover; Sony's AI robot is beating human pros at table tennis.

                Meta to start capturing employee mouse movements, keystrokes for AI training data

                Meta to start capturing employee mouse movements, keystrokes for AI training data

                Meta said the purpose was to improve the company's AI models in areas where they struggle to replicate how humans interact with computers.

                Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump halts attacks

                Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump halts attacks

                Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, tightening its grip on the strategic waterway after U.S. President Donald Trump called off attacks indefinitely.

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                Lake Geneva school districts name teachers of the year

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                Bobcat stalks and strikes Wisconsin turkey hunter

                Lake Geneva neighbors: Obituaries for April 22

                Lake Geneva neighbors: Obituaries for April 22

                Shopping

                Altcoins to Buy: How to Find and Buy Altcoins for the Next Bull Run

                Altcoins to Buy: How to Find and Buy Altcoins for the Next Bull Run

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                Upcoming Crypto Presales: How to Find and Buy Top Crypto Presales

                Upcoming Crypto Presales: How to Find and Buy Top Crypto Presales

                Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy top crypto presales and what to look for when researching. 

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                How to Buy Meme Coins: How to Find New Meme Coins and Where to Buy Them

                Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy the newest meme coins. 

                Next Crypto to Explode: How To Find New Crypto Coins and Buy Them

                Next Crypto to Explode: How To Find New Crypto Coins and Buy Them

                Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy the next big crypto coins before they explode.

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                How Solana’s Price Has Served as a Tracker for the Network’s Progress

                How Solana’s Price Has Served as a Tracker for the Network’s Progress

                Contributor content. Changes in the Solana price over the past five years offer insights into its effects on market sentiment and technological development.

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                How Blockchain-Based Crowdfunding is Changing the Way Startups Raise Capital

                How Blockchain-Based Crowdfunding is Changing the Way Startups Raise Capital

                Contributor content. Learn how blockchain-based crowdfunding is changing the way startups raise capital.

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                Gateway helps education take flight for critical care paramedic

                Gateway helps education take flight for critical care paramedic

                Content by Gateway Technical College. Gateway helped Hannah Webb — so she was able to help others.

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                A Practical Guide for Priests: Worship Vestment Care

                A Practical Guide for Priests: Worship Vestment Care

                Contributor content. Since chasubles, stoles, and albs have deep meaning, they should be carefully cared for.

                Crime

                23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                Check out the inside of the Macon County Jail through photos from the Herald & Review archives. More archive photos at herald-review.com.

                A look back at Decatur police through the years 🚨

                A look back at Decatur police through the years 🚨

                Photos: Remembering the Tony Robinson shooting protests in Madison

                Photos: Remembering the Tony Robinson shooting protests in Madison

                On March 6, 2015, Madison police officer Matt Kenny, who is white, shot and killed 19-year-old Tony Robinson, a black man, after an altercation at a home on Williamson Street. Robinson's death sparked weeks of demonstrations. Kenny was cleared of any wrongdoing by Dane County District Attorn…

                Authorities identify woman found dead with 2 children, 12 and 13, in New Lisbon

                Authorities identify woman found dead with 2 children, 12 and 13, in New Lisbon

                Virgil Thew, 47, of New Lisbon, is being sought as a "person of interest" in the deaths.

                Politics

                WisEye Morning Minute: Special session on partisan gerrymandering

                WisEye Morning Minute: Special session on partisan gerrymandering

                On this episode of WisconsinEye's Rewind: Your Week in Review, Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk and WisPolitics-State Affairs Editor JR Ross discuss the special session on partisan gerrymandering and ongoing talks regarding a surplus deal.

                WisEye Morning Minute: GOAT Committee and DPI on Conference to Overhaul Test Standards

                WisEye Morning Minute: GOAT Committee and DPI on Conference to Overhaul Test Standards

                The Assembly Committee on Government Operations, Accountability and Transparency held an informational hearing on whether the Department of Public Instruction’s four-day conference at a Wisconsin Dells water park was subject to the open meetings law and addressed expenditures.

                WisEye Morning Minute: GOAT Committee and DPI on Conference to Overhaul Test Standards

                WisEye Morning Minute: GOAT Committee and DPI on Conference to Overhaul Test Standards

                The Assembly Committee on Government Operations, Accountability and Transparency held an informational hearing on whether the Department of Public Instruction’s four-day conference at a Wisconsin Dells water park was subject to the open meetings law and addressed expenditures.

                WisEye Morning Minute: Gov. Evers Signs Online Gaming Bill

                WisEye Morning Minute: Gov. Evers Signs Online Gaming Bill

                On this episode of WisconsinEye's Rewind: Your Week in Review, WPR Capitol Report Anya van Wagtendonk and WisPolitics Editor JR Ross discuss Governor Tony Evers signing legislation that opens the door to online gaming. However, in a statement, he vowed to only support a system that benefits …

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