House GOP launches effort to impeach Mayorkas as Senate tries to strike border deal

House Republicans on Wednesday will march ahead with impeachment plans targeting Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas as “derelict in his duty" over handling of the U.S.-Mexico border.

Republicans push ahead with Hunter Biden contempt charge after his surprise visit to Capitol Hill

The only remarks Hunter Biden made to reporters was when asked why he had his father on speaker phone several times during business meetings. "If he called you, would you answer the phone?" he responded.

Pay raises for Milwaukee leaders; proposal pitches 15% increase

Milwaukee's mayor and Common Council members could get a 15% pay raise. Other top city leaders would also get a big boost. A committee advanced the proposal on Wednesday, Jan. 10.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin undergoes prostate cancer surgery, White House unaware until days later

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has prostate cancer, and his recent secretive hospitalization was for surgery and later to treat a urinary tract infection related to that operation, his doctors said Tuesday.

Racine absentee voting van illegal, Wisconsin judge rules

A Wisconsin judge ruled state law does not allow the use of mobile absentee voting sites. Republicans challenged Racine's use of a voting van in 2022.

Wisconsin Republicans unveil medical marijuana bill

Wisconsin Republicans on Monday, Jan. 8 unveiled a restrictive plan to legalize medical marijuana in the state.

Congressional leaders announce agreement on spending levels

Congressional leaders have reached an agreement on topline spending levels for the current fiscal year that could help avoid a partial government shutdown later this month.

Wisconsin redistricting consultants paid up to $100K each

Consultants have been hired to analyze new legislative maps in Wisconsin after the state's Supreme Court tossed the current Republican-drawn maps.

RNC 2024: Milwaukee police mobile command purchase request

The Milwaukee Police Department on Wednesday, Jan. 3 requested permission to buy a new mobile command center.

Wisconsin primary ballot: Biden, Trump, 5 other Republicans approved

President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump and five other Republican candidates were chosen to be on Wisconsin's April 2 presidential primary ballot.

Ohio governor vetoes ban on gender-affirming care, transgender athletes in girls sports

Ohio's Republican governor said the bill would affect a small number of children, “but for those children who face gender dysphoria ... the consequences of this bill could not be more profound."

Abortion issue creates 'new era' for state supreme court races in 2024

With the abortion debate shifted to states since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, state supreme court races have emerged as some of the most hotly contested and expensive races on the ballot.