In the news today, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a coalition of attorney generals on Thursday in a lawsuit to block President Trump’s tariffs, Police and one U.S. Senator forcefully remove a Marine veteran protesting the Iranian war from a hearing on Wednesday, President Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following backlash against her leadership on Thursday, Mortgage rates hit 6% as the Iran war has worried bond market traders. Hosted by News Director Talula Hayes, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

In the news today, Democratic Rep. James Talarico wins the Texas primary on Tuesday, The republican-led senate rejects a War Powers Resolution which would force Trump to end strikes on Iran on Wednesday, The U.S. sinks an Iranian warship in international waters, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday, U.S. stocks rise and Asian markets sink as the conflict in the Middle East continues through Wednesday. Hosted by News Director Talula Hayes, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

In the news today, The three finalists for university provost wrap up their presentations to faculty and students, addressing the question, “What are the most pressing issues and opportunities facing a large research university like UW-Madison, and how would you deal with them as provost?”, Crime drops across Madison in all categories according to MPD’s 2025 yearly report, Governor Tony Evers calls a special session to end gerrymandering on Tuesday, President Trump said he will attend his first White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Monday, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem faced an icy reception from Senators of both parties at a Judiciary Committee hearing today, Israel increases airstrikes as Iran continues to retaliate against military action on Tuesday, The president of the Minneapolis Fed said uncertainty around the conflict in Iran could justify waiting to cut interest rates. Hosted by News Director Talula Hayes, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

In the news today, Four current Badgers return to campus after winning gold in Milan, A bill for roadside drug testing passed both the assembly and senate in Wisconsin on Thursday, Instagram said on Thursday that it will send alerts to parents if their kids repeatedly search for words related to suicide, NYC Mayor says Trump agreed to immediately release the Columbia University student detained by ICE, The threat of war is still a serious possibility, even though President Trump said in his state of the union address he would prefer to solve the conflict peacefully, Badgers lose a winnable game against 10-17 Oregon. Hosted by News Director Talula Hayes, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

In the news today, Dane County is allocating $1 million to boost housing development, Trump’s State of the Union address occurred Tuesday, with Trump claiming the U.S. is quote” winning so much” end quote in the longest address in history, Casey Means, President Trump’s nominee for Surgeon General, deflects questions about vaccines at confirmation hearing, Four dead after U.S. speedboat violates international waters on Wednesday. Hosted by News Director Talula Hayes, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

In the news today, The Madison Metropolitan School District outlines priorities regarding their 2026-27 preliminary budget, Wisconsin schools and teachers file lawsuit against the legislature in hopes of more funding on Monday, President Trump’s State of the Union address will seek to sway skeptical midterm voters following economic concerns on Tuesday, Wisconsin Democrats introduce a bill which would change the state minimum wage from $7.25 to $15, Environmental Protection Agency weakens standards limiting toxins from coal plants. Hosted by News Director Talula Hayes, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

In the news today, Wisconsin’s legislative session ended Friday without changes to school funding, At least 73 people died during Mexico’s attempt to capture cartel leader “El Mencho”, leading to his death and mass violence on Monday, Supreme Court agrees to hear arguments from fossil fuel companies trying to block lawsuits on Monday, The Olympics end on Sunday with the US Men’s Hockey team winning gold. Hosted by News Director Talula Hayes, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

In the news today, Wisconsin GOP leader Robin Vos to leave office at the end of the year, Mark Zuckerberg testified regarding accusations about social media’s harm to children’s mental health on Wednesday, Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life in prison Thursday due to his hand in leading an insurrection, Oil and gold prices spike to their highest level in nearly seven months amid rising tensions between Iran and the U.S. on Thursday, Amazon has surpassed Walmart as the world’s largest company in sales, USA Women’s Hockey wins Olympic gold over Canada. Hosted by News Director Talula Hayes, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.