Debt ceiling: Biden signs fast-track plan to prevent default

The Senate approved a bill that will clear the way for Congress to raise the debt ceiling with a simple-majority vote before the projected Dec. 15 deadline.

Biden to close democracy summit with focus on elections, technology

President Biden will give remarks at the close of his two-day virtual Summit for Democracy, focusing on election integrity, misuse of technology and more.

Appeals court rejects Trump's effort to shield records from Jan. 6 panel

A federal appeals court has ruled against an effort by former President Donald Trump to shield documents from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol.

Biden kicks off summit on democracy, calls on world leaders to ‘lock arms’

President Joe Biden’s Summit for Democracy, a two-day virtual meeting of some 110 countries, kicked off Thursday. Here’s what you need to know.

Senate rejects Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for businesses

The Senate has narrowly approved a resolution to nullify the Biden administration’s requirement that businesses with 100 or more workers have their employees be vaccinated against the coronavirus or submit to weekly testing.

Rodgers toe injury: Packers' bye week helped recovery, QB says

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says the off week has assisted him in his recovery from a toe injury.

Waukesha Christmas parade fundraiser, restaurants team up

Three restaurants on a Waukesha street joined forces to help the victims of the Christmas parade tragedy.

Biden-Putin square off over Russian troop buildup near Ukraine border

President Biden warned Vladimir Putin that the U.S. would exact “a very real cost” on the Russian economy if it invades neighboring Ukraine.

New charges: Darrell Brooks threatened, offered marriage to victim

Darrell Brooks Jr., accused of driving an SUV through the Waukesha Christmas Parade last month, is now charged with new counts.

Rep. Devin Nunes tapped as CEO of Trump's new media company

The blank-check company that aims to take Trump Media & Technology Group public says two regulatory agencies are scrutinizing the deal.

Biden: Prescription drugs ‘outrageously expensive’ in US, calls on Senate to act

President Joe Biden pushed his “Build Back Better” agenda, focusing on how provisions of the spending bill would lower the cost of prescription drugs for many.

Here's who has qualified for student loan forgiveness under Biden

The Biden administration has forgiven federal student debt through four major loan forgiveness programs, including PSLF and borrower defense.

Wisconsin Republicans urge removal of DA over parade deaths

More than a dozen Republican Wisconsin state lawmakers on Monday called on Democratic. Gov. Tony Evers to remove Milwaukee County’s top prosecutor because his office recommended $1,000 bail for a man before he allegedly drove his vehicle through a Christmas parade, killing six people.

MCTS names honorary route after Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Milwaukee County Transit System has given an honorary route name to Milwaukee Bucks’ star Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Bette Midler, Joni Mitchell among Kennedy Center honorees

Honorees include Motown Records creator Berry Gordy, “Saturday Night Live” mastermind Lorne Michaels, actress-singer Bette Midler, opera singer Justino Diaz and folk music legend Joni Mitchell.