Milwaukee leaders say mask mandate could move city to next steps of phased reopening more quickly

The statewide mask mandate issued Thursday by Governor Tony Evers could help Milwaukee move to the next steps of its phased reopening amid COVID-19 more quickly, according to the mayor. 

Trump meets with slain Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen's family, backs congressional bill named for her

President Trump met with slain Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen's family Thursday in an emotional meeting and announced his support for a new congressional bill aimed at changing how sexual abuse and harassment cases are handled by the military.

Republican lawmaker calls for emergency session to end statewide mask mandate

A Republican state senator Thursday called for a special legislative session to kill Gov. Tony Evers' statewide mask mandate aimed at combating the spread of COVID-19, calling it "illegal and unnecessary."

3 former presidents mourn John Lewis at funeral in Atlanta

John Lewis was mourned, revered and celebrated on Thursday at Atlanta's Ebenezer Baptist Church, a sacred place for many of those who helped to shape civil rights history.

Trump says second stimulus checks could be 'way higher' than $1,200

President Trump suggested this week the next coronavirus relief package could include a direct cash payment for American families that's potentially higher than $1,200.

Trump suggests delaying November election -- but date is set by Congress

President Donald Trump is for the first time publicly floating a “delay” to the Nov. 3 presidential election, as he makes unsubstantiated allegations that increased mail-in voting will result in fraud.

Trump tells voters who live in suburbs they ‘will no longer be bothered’ by low-income housing

President Trump told suburban voters in a tweet on Wednesday they will “no longer be bothered or financially hurt” by having low-income housing in their neighborhood after his administration revoked an Obama-era housing rule.

'Looking forward to the announcement:' Sen. Baldwin on number of lists with Biden VP pick days away

Tammy Baldwin spoke with FOX6 News days ahead of Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden's announcement for vice president -- the Wisconsin senator still appearing on a number of lists.

Packers’ Aaron Rodgers talks playing for rival Bears after draft pick

The longtime Green Bay Packers quarterback was asked during an interview on Tuesday if he would ever consider playing for his team’s biggest rival, the Chicago Bears, and his answer is likely to upset most cheeseheads.

Joe Biden vows to fight racial inequality with economic agenda

Presidential candidate Joe Biden plans to company long-standing racial economic inequalities in an attempt to draw a contrast with President Trump.

First lady Melania Trump announces plan to revamp White House Rose Garden with 'renewal' project

WASHINGTON -- Melania Trump has announced plans to redo the White House Rose Garden to make it more in line with the original design implemented during the 1960s Kennedy administration.The first lady says Monday in a statement that decades of use and changes made to support a modern presidency have taken a toll on the outdoor space just off the Oval Office.President Donald Trump has been using the Rose Garden a lot more lately to make statements and hold news conferences in the age of the coronavirus.

DNC health protocols include daily testing, 72-hour quarantine, face masks and more

MILWAUKEE -- The Democratic National Convention hits Milwaukee starting Aug. 17, and most of it will be virtual, with delegates and members of Congress staying home.

As Milwaukee leaders debate response to federal agents, DA says outside help could be beneficial

MILWAUKEE -- City leaders met in a special session Monday, July 27 to discuss the deployment of federal agents in Milwaukee -- with many sharing their concerns over the potential intent behind the additional resources.City leaders were also able to ask the Milwaukee Police Department questions about the federal deployment during a virtual meeting of the Milwaukee Common Council's Public Health and Safety Committee Monday.

Twitter and Facebook become targets in Pres. Trump and Joe Biden ads

CHICAGO — Social media has become the target of a dueling attack ad campaign being waged online by the sitting president and his election rival.

Brett Favre golfs with President Trump in New Jersey

Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre hit the links on Saturday, July 25 with a high-profile partner -- President Donald Trump.

Lawyers for Huawei CFO say she's President Trump bargaining chip

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Lawyers for a senior executive of Chinese tech giant Huawei say her extradition hearing should be ended because comments by U.S. President Donald Trump reduce her to a “pawn in a political-economic contest.”Canada arrested Meng Wanzhou, the daughter of Huawei’s founder, at Vancouver’s airport in late 2018.