Wisconsin Legislature bail amendment moves forward
Wisconsin's bail amendment proposal gained new momentum after Darrell Brooks posted $1,000 bail two days before the Waukesha Christmas parade attack.
Wisconsin's bail amendment proposal gained new momentum after Darrell Brooks posted $1,000 bail two days before the Waukesha Christmas parade attack.
14 times Congress couldn’t decide on a House speaker after the 1st-round vote
A House speaker’s election has not gone to multiple ballots since 1923.
A House speaker’s election has not gone to multiple ballots since 1923.
Biden intends to make his first visit to US-Mexico border
The Biden administration has yet to lay out any systemic changes to manage an expected surge of migrants should the restrictions end.
The Biden administration has yet to lay out any systemic changes to manage an expected surge of migrants should the restrictions end.
House adjourns after Kevin McCarthy loses 6th speaker vote
The House stalemate over choosing a new speaker is continuing. Kevin McCarthy is determined to win over enough fellow Republicans, but he failed again on Thursday.
The House stalemate over choosing a new speaker is continuing. Kevin McCarthy is determined to win over enough fellow Republicans, but he failed again on Thursday.
Twitter plans to relax ban on political advertising
Twitter banned all political advertising in 2019, reacting to growing concern about misinformation spreading on social media.
Twitter banned all political advertising in 2019, reacting to growing concern about misinformation spreading on social media.
Milwaukee budget, pension problem; tax hike, state relief on table
Wisconsin's top legislative Republican says he may be open to a bailout of Milwaukee's ballooning pension problem. Without additional help, Milwaukee leaders warn drastic cuts could come to city services.
Wisconsin's top legislative Republican says he may be open to a bailout of Milwaukee's ballooning pension problem. Without additional help, Milwaukee leaders warn drastic cuts could come to city services.
Tony Evers, mayors of Wisconsin's 5 largest cities, hold meeting
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers met with the mayors of Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha, Madison and Green Bay as budget surplus questions loom.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers met with the mayors of Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha, Madison and Green Bay as budget surplus questions loom.
FDA expands availability of abortion pills
The change could expand access at both brick-and-mortar stores and online pharmacies.
The change could expand access at both brick-and-mortar stores and online pharmacies.
Explainer: What to expect on Day 2 of House speaker election after McCarthy falls short
GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy came short of overcoming opposition from the right-flank of his party following an hourslong series of votes on Tuesday.
GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy came short of overcoming opposition from the right-flank of his party following an hourslong series of votes on Tuesday.
After inaugural speech, Governor Evers polkas at gala
Governor Tony Evers celebrated the start of his second term Tuesday night with an Inauguration Gala in Madison.
Governor Tony Evers celebrated the start of his second term Tuesday night with an Inauguration Gala in Madison.
Ron Johnson's 2020 elector questions part of GOP leader's testimony
The former chairman of the Wisconsin Republican Party said Republican U.S. Sen.
The former chairman of the Wisconsin Republican Party said Republican U.S. Sen.
Kevin McCarthy fails in marathon votes to secure speakership, House adjourns
A new generation of Trump-aligned Republicans is leading the opposition to Kevin McCarthy, saying he isn't conservative enough or tough enough to battle Democrats.
A new generation of Trump-aligned Republicans is leading the opposition to Kevin McCarthy, saying he isn't conservative enough or tough enough to battle Democrats.
How the House of Representatives elects a speaker
Here’s what you need to know about how the House elects a speaker.
Here’s what you need to know about how the House elects a speaker.
Gov. Evers' inaugural address; push for legal abortions, expanded Medicaid
You decided a bitter election, and on Tuesday, those people you elected started their terms. Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers laid out his vision for his second term.
You decided a bitter election, and on Tuesday, those people you elected started their terms. Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers laid out his vision for his second term.
Wisconsin's $6.6B budget surplus: How will your tax dollars be spent?
After Governor Tony Evers' and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos' first in-person meeting in two years before Christmas, both said finding "common ground" is a goal for 2023.
After Governor Tony Evers' and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos' first in-person meeting in two years before Christmas, both said finding "common ground" is a goal for 2023.
2024 contest comes into view with hurdles for Republicans and Democrats
For Democrats, much depends on Joe Biden and whether the president will follow through on his plan to seek reelection. Republicans face contentious leadership battles inside their new House majority and at the Republican National Committee.
For Democrats, much depends on Joe Biden and whether the president will follow through on his plan to seek reelection. Republicans face contentious leadership battles inside their new House majority and at the Republican National Committee.
Brazil's Lula sworn in as president amid a polarized country
Lula’s presidency is unlikely to be like his previous two mandates, coming after the tightest presidential race in more than three decades.
Lula’s presidency is unlikely to be like his previous two mandates, coming after the tightest presidential race in more than three decades.
Robin Vos' testimony about Trump, 2020 election released
Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos' testimony to the U.S. House committee investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol attack has been released.
Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos' testimony to the U.S. House committee investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol attack has been released.
Biden pardons six people convicted of murder, drug, alcohol crimes
The pardons by the president come months after he pardoned thousands of people for federal pot convictions.
The pardons by the president come months after he pardoned thousands of people for federal pot convictions.
Jan. 6 committee withdraws Trump subpoena
The House committee had voted to subpoena the former president during its final televised hearing before the midterm elections in October, demanding testimony and documents.
The House committee had voted to subpoena the former president during its final televised hearing before the midterm elections in October, demanding testimony and documents.