TikTok ban bill faces Senate hurdles amid data privacy concerns
In Congress, the fate of a bill potentially banning TikTok on U.S. phones remains uncertain. While the House has passed such a bill, it faces hurdles in the Senate due to differing opinions on safeguarding user data from China's influence.
In Congress, the fate of a bill potentially banning TikTok on U.S. phones remains uncertain. While the House has passed such a bill, it faces hurdles in the Senate due to differing opinions on safeguarding user data from China's influence.
Milwaukee 'Souls to the Polls' effort
Wisconsin's presidential primary election is around the corner ? set for Tuesday, Aug. 2. Early voting is already underway ? and there is a significant effort to get Milwaukee voters to the polls.
Wisconsin's presidential primary election is around the corner ? set for Tuesday, Aug. 2. Early voting is already underway ? and there is a significant effort to get Milwaukee voters to the polls.
Wisconsin presidential primary; Milwaukee 'Souls to the Polls' effort
Wisconsin's presidential primary election is around the corner – set for Tuesday, Aug. 2. Early voting is already underway – and there is a significant effort to get Milwaukee voters to the polls.
Wisconsin's presidential primary election is around the corner – set for Tuesday, Aug. 2. Early voting is already underway – and there is a significant effort to get Milwaukee voters to the polls.
Biden, Trump secure victories in Louisiana's presidential primary after securing nominations
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump won Louisiana's primary on Saturday, collecting more delegates after they already clinched their party nominations.
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump won Louisiana's primary on Saturday, collecting more delegates after they already clinched their party nominations.
Instagram stopped recommending political content – now social media users are noticing
Instagram changed its political content algorithm in February, but users are taking note now. Here's how to change the settings on the app.
Instagram changed its political content algorithm in February, but users are taking note now. Here's how to change the settings on the app.
Missouri, Louisiana hold presidential primaries Saturday
Two more states are holding primary elections this weekend. Democratic Party voters in Missouri will go to the polls on Saturday, while voters from both parties will make their presidential preference known in Louisiana.
Two more states are holding primary elections this weekend. Democratic Party voters in Missouri will go to the polls on Saturday, while voters from both parties will make their presidential preference known in Louisiana.
Senate passes $1.2 trillion funding package, averting government shutdown threat
The Senate passed a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills in the early morning hours Saturday, a long overdue action nearly six months into the budget year that will push any threats of a government shutdown to the fall. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law.
The Senate passed a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills in the early morning hours Saturday, a long overdue action nearly six months into the budget year that will push any threats of a government shutdown to the fall. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law.
GOP Rep. Gallagher to resign early
Republican Representative Mike Gallagher, who represents Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District, announced on Friday, March 22 that he is resigning early from his position.
Republican Representative Mike Gallagher, who represents Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District, announced on Friday, March 22 that he is resigning early from his position.
Mukwonago voters to decide on $102 million school referendum
Mukwonago Area School District voters will decide a $102 million dollar question: a referendum to build a new middle school and make renovations of elementary schools.
Mukwonago Area School District voters will decide a $102 million dollar question: a referendum to build a new middle school and make renovations of elementary schools.
Trump committee, Brandtjen charges declined: Wisconsin prosecutors
Prosecutors in three Wisconsin counties declined to pursue felony charges against former President Donald Trump's fundraising committee.
Prosecutors in three Wisconsin counties declined to pursue felony charges against former President Donald Trump's fundraising committee.
Republican Rep. Mike Gallagher to resign early from Congress
Republican Representative Mike Gallagher, who represents Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District, announced on Friday, March 22 that he is resigning early from his position.
Republican Representative Mike Gallagher, who represents Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District, announced on Friday, March 22 that he is resigning early from his position.
Marjorie Taylor Greene files motion to oust Speaker Johnson
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., told reporters on Friday that she filed a motion to vacate House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., accusing him of having "betrayed" the "confidence" of the House GOP Conference.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., told reporters on Friday that she filed a motion to vacate House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., accusing him of having "betrayed" the "confidence" of the House GOP Conference.
Evers vetoes election bills, signs precious metals sales tax exemption
Gov. Tony Evers vetoed Republican proposals that would have allowed election observers to get closer to poll workers and required a new post-election audit, while signing a bill increasing the penalty for assaulting an election official.
Gov. Tony Evers vetoed Republican proposals that would have allowed election observers to get closer to poll workers and required a new post-election audit, while signing a bill increasing the penalty for assaulting an election official.
Republican budget proposal calls for raising the retirement age
The Republican Study Committee introduced a budget plan that would make “modest changes" to the retirement age for future retirees.
The Republican Study Committee introduced a budget plan that would make “modest changes" to the retirement age for future retirees.
Trump's $454M bond for civil trial case not appealing to insurers
Court documents filed this week reveal the "insurmountable difficulties" former President Trump, the presumptive 2024 GOP presidential nominee, is having in obtaining an appeal bond for the New York civil matter.
Court documents filed this week reveal the "insurmountable difficulties" former President Trump, the presumptive 2024 GOP presidential nominee, is having in obtaining an appeal bond for the New York civil matter.
RNC Milwaukee 2024; protests, marching rules, legislation signed
Mayor Cavalier Johnson signed legislation on Wednesday, March 20, creating a permit process for protesting and marching during the 2024 Republican National Convention.
Mayor Cavalier Johnson signed legislation on Wednesday, March 20, creating a permit process for protesting and marching during the 2024 Republican National Convention.
Trump, Biden secure victories in Tuesday's primaries, advancing towards a rematch
There was little suspense about Tuesday's results as both Biden and Trump are already their parties' presumptive nominees. But other races beyond the presidency also offer insight into the national political landscape.
There was little suspense about Tuesday's results as both Biden and Trump are already their parties' presumptive nominees. But other races beyond the presidency also offer insight into the national political landscape.
Over 60% of US abortions in 2023 done using medication: report
New research from the Guttmacher Institute, a research group advocating for abortion rights, reveals that over 60% of abortions in the United States last year were medication-induced, marking a significant increase from 53% in 2020.
New research from the Guttmacher Institute, a research group advocating for abortion rights, reveals that over 60% of abortions in the United States last year were medication-induced, marking a significant increase from 53% in 2020.
Voter incompetency records; should WI counties release them?
The Wisconsin Supreme Court will decide if counties must release voter incompetency records.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court will decide if counties must release voter incompetency records.
Wisconsin Supreme Court: Recall election question to be considered
A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court asked for arguments within two days related to a question over what legislative boundaries should be in place for a potential recall election.
A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court asked for arguments within two days related to a question over what legislative boundaries should be in place for a potential recall election.