Gov. Tony Evers calls special session on gun violence: 'We're planning on winning this battle'

MADISON — Governor Tony Evers on Monday, Oct. 21 called the Wisconsin Legislature to take action on gun violence -- announcing a special session on the topic during a press conference at Milwaukee's City Hall.

Vice President Mike Pence to make 2 stops during Wisconsin visit Wednesday

PLEASANT PRAIRIE  -- Vice President Mike Pence is scheduled to make two stops during a visit to Wisconsin on Wednesday, Oct. 23.Pence is expected to first tour and deliver remarks at the Fincantieri Marinette Marine in Marinette.

Mayor sends letter to President Trump, asks that he 'consider hosting 2020 G7' in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Sunday, Oct. 20 sent a letter to President Donald Trump, asking that he consider Milwaukee as a host for the 2020 G7 meeting.

Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear lame-duck arguments

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Democrats and their allies will make one last attempt to block their Republican rivals' contentious lame-duck laws on Monday, Oct. 21 during oral arguments before the state Supreme Court in a union lawsuit challenging the provisions.

President Trump drops plan to host G-7 at his Doral, Florida golf resort in 2020

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Saturday, Oct. 19 abruptly reversed his plan to hold the next Group of Seven world leaders' meeting at his Doral, Florida, golf resort next year.Accused of using the presidency to enrich himself by hosting the international summit at a private resort owned by his family, President Trump announced a rare backtrack Saturday night."Based on both Media & Democrat Crazed and Irrational Hostility, we will no longer consider Trump National Doral, Miami, as the Host Site for the G-7 in 2020," President Trump tweeted.

Bernie Sanders set for 'vigorous' campaign return after heart scare

NEW YORK — Bernie Sanders isn't going anywhere.Less than three weeks after suffering a heart attack, the Democratic presidential contender is beginning what he's calling a "vigorous" return to the campaign trail with a rally expected to draw thousands of supporters to New York City on Saturday afternoon.

VP Mike Pence to stop in Pleasant Prairie, Marinette Oct. 23

MADISON, Wis. — Vice President Mike Pence will make two stops in Wisconsin during his rescheduled trip to the state.Pence will speak at shipbuilder Fincantieri Marine Group in Marinette on Wednesday, Oct. 23.

Impeachment inquiry heats up, fallout on Capitol Hill

WASHINGTON DC — There’s fallout on Capitol Hill after the White House Chief of Staff seemed to admit to an exchange of favors with Ukraine.

Shifting explanations from White House alarm some in GOP

WASHINGTON — The shifting White House explanation for President Donald Trump's decision to withhold military aid from Ukraine drew alarm Friday from Republicans as the impeachment inquiry brought a new test of their alliance.Pres.

Democratic voters concentrate on candidates, not impeachment

AMES, Iowa — In the liberal strongholds of Des Moines' west side and the Iowa State University campus in Ames, not once was South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg asked by voters recently about the impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump.It's not that the investigation into the president's request for foreign help in his reelection effort is an afterthought for Democrats whose votes in Iowa will start the nominating process.

38 people cited for violations in Clinton email probe

WASHINGTON — The State Department has completed its internal investigation into former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's use of private email and found violations by 38 people, some of whom may face disciplinary action.The investigation, launched more than three years ago, determined that those 38 people were "culpable" in 91 cases of sending classified information that ended up in Clinton's personal email, according to a letter sent to Republican Sen.

Hillary Clinton implies Tulsi Gabbard is favored by Russia

MANCHESTER, N.H. — Hillary Clinton appears to call Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard "the favorite of the Russians" in a recent interview, while also describing 2016 Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein as "a Russian asset."During a podcast appearance on Campaign HQ with David Plouffe, the former secretary of state and 2016 Democratic presidential nominee did not mention the Hawaii congresswoman by name, but said she believes the Russians have "got their eye on somebody who's currently in the Democratic primary and are grooming her to be the third party candidate.""She's the favorite of the Russians," Clinton said. "They have a bunch of sites and bots and other ways of supporting her so far.

US hails Turkish cease-fire; Kurds must vacate border area

ANKARA, Turkey — The U.S. and Turkey agreed Thursday to a cease-fire in the Turks' deadly attacks on Kurdish fighters in northern Syria, requiring the Kurds to vacate the area in an arrangement that largely solidifies Turkey's position and aims in the weeklong conflict.

Who will run to be the next Milwaukee County Executive after Chris Abele?

MILWAUKEE -- A local political expert says Chris Abele likely could have stayed Milwaukee County's Executive for life.University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Professor Mordecai Lee told FOX6 News he suspects Abele is done with holding public office for good.