2024 Republican National Convention: Milwaukee recommended to host
The Republican National Convention's site selection committee voted on Friday, July 15 to recommend Milwaukee to host the 2024 Republican National Convention.
RNC 2024: Milwaukee recommended to host convention
The Republican National Convention's site selection committee voted on Friday, July 15 to recommend Milwaukee to host the 2024 Republican National Convention.
House votes to restore abortion rights; Senate odds dim
The House has voted to restore abortion rights nationwide in Democrats' first legislative response to the Supreme Court’s landmark decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
Judge rules against Wisconsin prisons; clergy visitation policy
A Wisconsin judge ruled against the state prison system, saying its COVID-19 visitor policy that barred Catholic clergy from meeting with inmates for more than a year violated state law and the state constitution's guarantee of religious freedom.
Doctor's lawyer defends steps in 10-year-old girl's cross-state abortion
The doctor reported a June 30 medication abortion for a 10-year-old girl to the state health department on July 2, within the three-day requirement set in state law for a girl younger than 16.
In West Bank, Biden embraces 'two states for two peoples'
“Palestinians and Israelis deserve equal measures of freedom, security, prosperity and dignity,” President Joe Biden said.
Manchin says no to new taxes, climate action in 'stunning' blow to Dems
Senator Joe Manchin says he’ll oppose an economic measure he’s been negotiating with Democratic leaders if it includes climate change action or higher taxes on the rich or corporations.
Watchdog says Secret Service deleted Jan. 6 text messages
Secret Service agents deleted text messages sent and received around the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol even after an inspector general requested them as part of an investigation into the insurrection.
Abortion access coordinated; Wisconsin-Illinois line
Planned Parenthood of Illinois is combining forces with its Wisconsin counterpart to help patients travel to get abortions following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, leaders at the reproductive health centers announced Thursday.
Donald Trump has reportedly made up his mind about running for president in 2024
If Trump were to win the 2024 presidency, he would be the first president to win an election after losing a previous one, since Grover Cleveland.
New bill would allow pregnant women to collect child support
The Unborn Child Support Act comes less than a month since the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Absentee ballots: Wisconsin voters must mail their own
Wisconsin voters must place their own absentee ballots in the mail and can't have someone do it for them, the state's chief election administrator said Thursday.
Abortion access coordinated; Wisconsin-Illinois line
Planned Parenthood of Illinois is combining forces with its Wisconsin counterpart to help patients travel to get abortions following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Republican Kleefisch raises $3.6 million in 6 months
Republican gubernatorial candidate Rebecca Kleefisch on Thursday reported raising more than $3.6 million over the first six months of the year.
House votes to make reporting UFO sightings easier
In May, the House Intelligence subcommittee held the first hearing on UFOs in more than 50 years.
Milwaukee abortion doctor Illinois clinics in the works
A Wisconsin doctor is working to keep providing abortion services after the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade. He's working to open up clinics right across the border in Illinois.
Wisconsin ballot drop boxes; officials reject guidance for clerks
The Wisconsin Elections Commission could not agree on what guidance, if any, to give local clerks in regard to the use of absentee ballot drop boxes.
Man charged with raping 10-year-old girl who traveled to Indiana for abortion
The rape charges came days after some conservatives, including Ohio's Republican governor and attorney general, had raised questions about whether the case was real.
Michels on decertifying 2020 election: 'Need to see the details'
Tim Michels, the Republican candidate for Wisconsin governor who has Donald Trump's endorsement, won't rule out attempting to decertify the 2020 election results.
Biden arrives in Mideast jittery about Iran nuclear program
President Biden starts the first visit to the Middle East of his presidency with a monumental task: assuring uneasy Israeli and Saudi Arabian officials that he is committed to preventing Iran from becoming a nuclear power.