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President Donald Trump recently changed the name of the Department of Defense to the Department of War, ostensibly because it sounds more powerful.

The president wishes to direct his disastrous economic policy on the Federal Reserve. This is nonsense.

Vaccines are one of the true miracles of modern medicine and public health, having saved millions of lives, prevented untold illness and saved medical resources.

I may be oversimplifying the dispute over whether or not President Donald Trump submitted the somewhat obscene drawing that bears his signature to Jeffrey Epstein's 50th birthday book.

In Wisconsin, a good corn crop should be something to celebrate. Instead, this year’s national harvest is setting off alarm bells for farmers and our agricultural community.

Gaza City is under assault with weapons supplied by our government. The people of Gaza are being starved to death with our government's approval. Journalists and health care workers are targeted by the Israeli military. Their snipers shoot children.

Contrary to George Will's Aug. 31 column, "US has too many college students," I was just thinking how critical it is that as many people as possible go to college to learn at least the basics of a myriad of…

While watching early news on TV about the tragic shooting of conservative Charlie Kirk, some politicians had their statements displayed on the screen.

Many people are frustrated and angry at the Trump administration, Congress and Supreme Court. The thing is, you can’t let those feelings turn to violence.

In former President Joe Biden’s four years in office, along with the support of other Democrats, he allowed millions of illegal immigrants to enter our country, many with criminal records.

Madison Ald. Joann Pritchett, who represents District 9, is a friend of mine. I called her to ask how things are going.

As a recent retiree in southwest Wisconsin, I'm spending more time learning about health care and reforms making national and state headlines, including one needing attention now: the 340B Drug Pricing Program.

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CHICAGO — Nick Fortes hit a tiebreaking homer in the ninth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays held off the Chicago Cubs for a 5-4 victory on Saturday.

Penalties killed the Badgers' momentum early and often at Alabama. The Crimson Tide did the rest. Wisconsin again finds itself looking in the mirror before Big Ten play begins.

The offense couldn't move the ball. The defense couldn't stop the Tide. At least special teams made some plays.

An early turnover headlines a few notable plays that turned the tide against Wisconsin football in its nonconference finale.

According to MLB, the New York Mets’ 3-2 loss to the Texas Rangers on Saturday sealed at least a National League wild card for the Brewers.