Author Archives: Thomas Schumacher
Iran and Israel say they have halted strikes, but leave door open to resume
Iran's military has announced that its first wave of attacks on Israel since a ceasefire in April is now over. But it threatened to resume the strikes if Israel continued attacks on Lebanon. Israel's ...
Jun 08, 2026 Israel and Palestine Fire Missiles As War Rages On - Photo by EYAD BABA/AFP via Getty
US Senate passes bills providing $70 billion in ICE funding; $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund
WASHINGTON, June 5 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate handed President Donald Trump a victory early Friday morning, passing a bill that would provide the Department of Homeland Security with an additional $7...
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Report: Bucks Ownership Ready To Move On From Giannis Antetokounmpo
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - As many continue to question whether Giannis Antetokounmpo will remain with the Bucks when the 2026 season begins this fall, a new report is adding some extra weight behind the ...
Jun 04, 2026 The Bucks sat Giannis Antetokounmpo for their final 15 games of the 2025-26 season. Patrick McDermott / Getty
Wisconsin Senate Republicans Open To A New Vote On The $1.8 Billion Surplus Package
MADISON, WI (WSAU) - Wisconsin Senate Republicans are leaving the door open for another try to approve the proposed surplus relief package, which failed by a slim margin last month. According to a pre...
Jun 04, 2026
Trump confirms he will nominate Todd Blanche as US Attorney General
WASHINGTON, June 4 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said he would move to nominate acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche on Thursday to permanently lead the Justice Department. "He's acting atto...
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Packers And Wide Receiver Christian Watson Agree To 4-Year $110 Million Extension
GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) - The Green Bay Packers and one of their top receivers have agreed to a new long-term deal. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Packers and Christian Watson agreed to a four-ye...
Jun 04, 2026 Packers Wide Receiver Christian Watson - Photo by Sportskeeda
Israel, Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire, boosting hopes for Iran deal
DUBAI, June 3 (Reuters) - Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire to end hostilities, the Trump administration said on Wednesday, in a boost to hopes for a broader deal to end the U.S.-Isra...
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Badgers Land 2027 Four-Star Safety Mekhi Williams Over LSU and Nebraska
MADISON, WI (WSAU) - The Wisconsin Badgers' 2027 recruiting class got a big boost on Wednesday when top ten 2027 safety Makhi Williams announced his commitment to Wisconsin over top schools such as LS...
Jun 03, 2026 Wisconsin Badgers helmet during the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
US House votes for measure supporting an end to the Iran war
WASHINGTON, June 3 (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday backed a Democratic-led resolution aiming to stop the Iran war until hostilities are authorized by Congress, reflecting gr...
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Report: Packers Trade Talks for EDGE Rusher Josh Sweat End After Several Days Of Negotiations
GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) - The Packers and the Cardinals have reportedly ended their talks surrounding former Pro Bowl pass rusher Josh Sweat. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Cardinals will n...
Jun 03, 2026 Packers Helmet's - Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
