Chinese spies break into hundreds of public, private networks, security firm says

A U.S. cybersecurity firm says Chinese hackers exploited an email security device to break into the networks of public and private sector companies, some of them government agencies, including foreign ministries.

How much prison time could Trump face? Past cases brought steep punishment

The outcome of past cases against defendants accused of hoarding classified documents looms as an ominous guidepost for the legal jeopardy Trump could face.

Milwaukee bankruptcy avoidance plan clears Wisconsin Legislature

The Wisconsin Legislature on Wednesday passed a bipartisan plan to prevent Milwaukee from going bankrupt that also sends more state aid to every community in the state, a long-sought-after funding increase agreed to by Republican lawmakers and Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.

Milwaukee bankruptcy avoidance plan clears Wisconsin Legislature
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The Wisconsin Legislature on Wednesday passed a bipartisan plan to prevent Milwaukee from going bankrupt that also sends more state aid to every community in the state, a long-sought-after funding increase agreed to by Republican lawmakers and Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.

Milwaukee food truck rules, mayor approves changes

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson signed off in support of new food truck legislation June 14. Some apply citywide, others are based on location.

Wisconsin electric vehicle fees, Republicans vote to raise

Wisconsin's Republican-controlled legislative finance committee voted to raise electric vehicle registration fees in the state.

Potential UW budget cuts, Wisconsin Republicans mum after delayed vote

Wisconsin's Republicans weren't saying Wednesday whether they would cut tens of millions of dollars from the University of Wisconsin budget after delaying a vote on the subject.

Poll: Democrats, Republicans share core values but still distrust each other

A survey finds Americans on the right and the left overwhelmingly agree on several core values but only a minority of each group believes the other side shares them.

Key takeaways from Trump's court appearance in Miami

The former president, accused of being careless with some of the country’s most sensitive secrets and obstructing authorities as they tried to recover critical documents, pleaded not guilty to 37 charges.

Trump pleads not guilty to federal charges that he illegally kept classified documents

Former President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to federal charges alleging he hoarded classified documents detailing sensitive military secrets and schemed to thwart government efforts to get them back.

Security to tighten ahead of potential indictments in Trump election probe

The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office says it is preparing for security as the Trump election probe into whether former President Donald Trump and his allies criminally meddled in the 2020 election in Georgia could result in indictments as early as July.

Walt Nauta indictment: Former valet is latest Trump loyalist to face potential jail time

Who is Walt Nauta? A Navy veteran who fetched Trump’s Diet Cokes as his White House valet, then turned personal aide at Mar-a-Lago. And he now finds himself in serious legal jeopardy in the classified documents case.

Milwaukee alders: Shared revenue plan 'racist in nature'

Nearly half of Common Council members are calling the state's shared revenue deal "racist in nature." Other city leaders are excited about how the deal will impact the city.

Milwaukee RNC aims to be 'bigger, better than ever' CEO says

The Wisconsin woman leading the 2024 Republican National Convention sits down for her first TV interview and shares updates on convention planning and reveals the convention's logo.

Milwaukee RNC aims to be 'bigger, better than ever' CEO says
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Milwaukee hosts the Republican National Convention July 15-18, 2024, and organizers say those crowds could flood the regional economy with some $200 million.

Trump, supporters mount attacks on criminal case as history-making court appearance approaches

The Justice Department’s first prosecution of a former president concerns conduct that prosecutors say jeopardized national security and involves Espionage Act charges carrying the threat of a prison sentence if there's a conviction.

US to rejoin UNESCO and pay back millions in dues, to counter China's influence

The U.S. government would pay its 2023 dues plus $10 million in bonus contributions for Holocaust education, preserving cultural heritage in Ukraine, journalist safety, and science and technology education.

North Carolina GOP votes to censure Sen. Tillis for supporting LGBTQ+ rights

Republican delegates in North Carolina voted Saturday at their annual convention to censure Thom Tillis, the state’s senior U.S. senator, for supporting policies they said violate key tenets of the GOP platform.