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.

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.

Wisconsin reckless driving, road repairs; Evers calls for $60M

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers called for spending more tax dollars to address roads and reckless driving. Republicans stripped his proposal from the budget.

Wisconsin Republicans' abortion bill clarifies procedures that don't qualify

Wisconsin Republicans released a package of legislation Tuesday that would tweak the state's abortion ban by specifying medical procedures to save a mother's life that don't qualify as abortion.

American Family Field repairs, Evers optimistic: 'We will get a deal'

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is optimistic a deal will get done to fund American Family Field repairs and renovations, he said Tuesday, May 30.

NC political strategist ejected from boat, dies trying to swim ashore

Conen Morgan, 42, of Raleigh, whose consulting agency clients have included the campaigns of U.S. Reps. Alma Adams and Valerie Foushee, died Sunday, the park service said in a news release.

Biden, McCarthy reach final deal in debt ceiling talks, look to sell Congress

The Democratic president and Republican speaker spoke with each other Sunday evening as negotiators rushed to draft the bill text so lawmakers can review compromises that neither the hard-right or left flank is likely to support.

Turkey's Erdogan wins reelection in presidential runoff

A third term gives Erdogan an even stronger hand domestically and internationally, as Turkey plays a key role in NATO.