Jan. 6 hearing: Ron Johnson wanted to deliver fake elector votes, texts reveal
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson wanted to hand-deliver a fake slate of electors for Wisconsin to then Vice President Mike Pence on Jan. 6, 2021, text messages revealed during Tuesday's Jan. 6 hearing showed.
Evers gas price gouging executive order
Gov. Tony Evers issued an executive order declaring that an abnormal economic disruption exists in Wisconsin due to a disruption of energy supplies, which then allows him to trigger a state ban on price gouging of gasoline and diesel.
Phone call between Brittney Griner and wife rescheduled after 'unfortunate mistake'
The White House says a phone call between jailed WNBA star Brittney Griner and her wife has been rescheduled after an earlier attempt to connect on the couple’s anniversary failed because of an “unfortunate mistake."
Election investigator Gableman appeals contempt ruling
Michael Gableman, hired by Republicans to investigate the 2020 election in Wisconsin, has appealed a contempt ruling against him.
The moments resonating from the Jan. 6 hearings (so far)
A standout moment from last week’s hearings was ex-Attorney General William Barr's testimony that he found former President Donald Trump “detached from reality” with his claims about election fraud.
Hillary Clinton suggests some activist causes 'should not be a priority' for Dems
Former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said Democrats should be focused on winning elections and suggested they should not treat the transgender debate as a priority.
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says recession is not inevitable
She also discussed Sunday an openness to lowering the federal gas tax to give drivers some relief at the pump.
Jan. 6 committee setting sights on Mike Pence, Ginni Thomas
Members of the committee said they may subpoena former Vice President Mike Pence and are waiting to hear from Virginia “Ginni” Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.
Doctors urge FDA to approve over-the-counter access to birth control
The push for more access to birth control comes as the nation waits for a Supreme Court ruling that could upend abortion rights in more than half the states.
U.S. could take action against airlines over major flight disruptions, Buttigieg says
Airlines are scrambling to hire pilots and other workers to replace employees whom they encouraged to quit after the pandemic hit.
Lawmakers ask Google to stop steering women to ‘fake’ abortion clinics
A recent study found 11% of searches for “abortion near me” or “abortion pill” sent Google users to “fake” abortion clinics, which are known for operating with the goal of talking women out of ending their pregnancies.
Wheat and barley shortage: How Russia-Ukraine war triggered a global food crisis
Together, Russia and Ukraine export nearly a third of the world’s wheat and barley, more than 70% of its sunflower oil and are big suppliers of corn.
US military veterans captured in Ukraine seen for first time in Russian TV footage
"Mom, I just want to let you know that I’m alive and I hope to be back home as soon as I can be."
Lawmakers want answers after Stephen Colbert employees arrested at Capitol for unlawful entry
Lawmakers will demand answers on the arrest of several employees of late-night talk show host Stephen Colbert at the Capitol Thursday when Congress resumes next week, a leading Republican told Fox News.
California lawmaker proposes requiring gun owners to be insured
Taking a nod from the city of San Jose, California Sen. Nancy Skinner introduced a bill that would require gun owners to obtain liability insurance for the negligent or accidental use of their firearms.
Wisconsin governor candidate Michels opposes same-sex marriage
Wisconsin governor candidate Tim Michels told the Associated Press that he believes "marriage should be between a man and a woman."
100 Milwaukee County murders, Gov. Evers tours Garden Homes neighborhood
Governor Tony Evers and Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson took a walk in the heat through Milwaukee's Garden Homes neighborhood Wednesday, June 15, discussing safety and violence prevention initiatives after the 100th homicide in Milwaukee County in 2022.
Republicans launch Wisconsin 'election integrity' events
The Republican Party is launching an "election integrity" tour hitting battleground Wisconsin's most liberal cities. The events are drawing blowback.
John Hinckley Jr., attempted President Reagan assassin, fully freed from court oversight
John Hinckley Jr. has been freed from court oversight. The action ends decades of supervision by legal and mental health professionals.
Wisconsin election investigator Gableman's contempt fines $2K daily
A Wisconsin judge ordered Michael Gableman be fined $2,000 a day until he complies with court orders related to open records requests.