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April 1, 2025

Live updates: Wisconsin and Florida host first major elections of Trump's second term


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What to Know

  • Tuesday’s race is for a swing seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, a technically nonpartisan election that has drawn at least $90 million in spending. 
  • Florida is holding special elections for the congressional seats vacated by Republican Reps. Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz. The 1st and 6th Congressional Districts are critical races for Republicans given their slim majority in the House.
  • At least six federal agencies are offering workers a new “deferred resignation” opportunity in the latest attempt by the Trump administration to slash the size of the U.S. government.
  • Employees across the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services began receiving notices of dismissal in a major overhaul expected to ultimately lay off up to 10,000 people.
  • Trump will sign more executive orders this afternoon.

The first major elections of President Donald Trump’s second term will take place on Tuesday. Follow along for live updates.


Source: www.nbcphiladelphia.com…