Washington won't stand for 'coercion and bullying' from China, US defense secretary says
“To be clear, we do not seek conflict or confrontation,” he said. “But we will not flinch in the face of bullying or coercion.”
Tennessee's anti-drag law struck down as too broad, too vague
The judge, who was appointed by former President Donald Trump, said placing strict limits on drag shows is unconstitutional.
FBI offers to show top lawmakers document related to Biden, his family
At issue is an internal FBI document agents use for unverified tips and information they receive from confidential human sources.
Trump’s lawyers ask judge to recuse himself, echoing claims of political bias
Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.
YouTube policy change: False claims about past US presidential elections will be allowed
YouTube says it will stop removing content that falsely claims the 2020 election and other past U.S. presidential elections were marred by widespread fraud, errors or glitches.
Oath Keepers convicted in Jan. 6 Capitol riot get prison in latest sentencings
Two Florida men who stormed the U.S. Capitol with other members of the far-right Oath Keepers group were sentenced Friday to three years in prison for seditious conspiracy and other charges.
Debt ceiling deal: Biden celebrates bipartisanship, 'crisis averted' in Oval Office address
He's ready to sign on Saturday a budget agreement that suspends the nation's debt ceiling and eliminates the potential for a first-ever government default that would have sent shock waves through the U.S. and global economies.
Milwaukee Republican presidential primary debate; RNC sets August date
The Republican National Committee announced on Friday, June 2 the first Republican presidential primary debate will take place on Aug. 23 in Milwaukee.
Green Bay NFL draft, Wisconsin lawmakers approve $2M to help stage
Wisconsin lawmakers approved spending $2 million to help stage the 2025 NFL draft in Green Bay. One-time Milwaukee tourism funding was also approved.
DOJ says it won't charge Pence over handling of classified documents
The Department of Justice has informed former Vice President Mike Pence’s legal team that it won't pursue criminal charges related to the discovery of classified documents at his Indiana home.
Debt ceiling: Senate gives final approval to deal, sending it to Biden
Fending off a U.S. default, the Senate has given final approval to a debt ceiling and budget cuts package.
Senate passes GOP bill overturning student loan cancellation plan, Biden expected to veto
A Republican measure overturning President Joe Biden’s student loan cancellation plan has passed the Senate and now awaits an expected veto.
'I don't want reality,' U.S. senator says as he grills panelist on race, children's books
Senator Markwayne Mullin said he "misspoke" while grilling panelists on race and children's books.
Pride Month: Evers' orders flag flown over Wisconsin Capitol
State workers acting on Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' orders raised a gay pride flag over the Wisconsin Capitol on Thursday in a sign of support for the LGBTQ+ community as it weathers heightened attacks from conservatives across the country.
Supreme Court rules against union in labor dispute involving truck drivers and wet concrete
The Supreme Court has ruled against unionized drivers who walked off the job with their trucks full of wet concrete. The decision in a case from Washington state united liberal and conservative justices in labor’s latest loss at the high court.
Debt ceiling deal includes new work requirements for SNAP: How they work
The bipartisan debt ceiling deal struck by President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy would modify the work requirements for food stamps and welfare.
Debt ceiling: House OKs bill to avoid default, sends Biden-McCarthy deal to Senate
The House has approved the debt ceiling and budget cuts package, sending it to the Senate. President Joe Biden negotiated the deal with Speaker Kevin McCarthy to avert a U.S. default crisis.
Milwaukee food truck changes approved unanimously by council
Milwaukee is one signature away from making changes to when and where you can visit your favorite food trucks, but a possible lawsuit looms.
Former Vice President Pence expected to launch White House campaign next week, joining Trump in 2024 race
The field of Republican presidential contenders continues to grow, with former Vice President Mike Pence joining former President Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, and others, in the 2024 White House race
Wisconsin National Guard sex assaults; proposed bills tighten prohibitions
Lawmakers are set to consider a package of legislation that would tighten prohibitions on sexual assault within the Wisconsin National Guard.