$2.2M more Milwaukee crime prevention funds, Evers announces
In Milwaukee's entertainment district, the money will go toward installing security fencing that can be remotely raised and lowered. The downtown entertainment corridors will transform into pedestrian-only zones on weekends and during major events.
Supreme Court again declines to rule in abortion case
The Supreme Court issued opinions on Monday, and once again, the Court did not include a ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, the highly-anticipated abortion case that could overrule Roe v. Wade.
Average US gas price has jumped 33 cents in past 2 weeks
Experts say the price jump comes amid higher crude oil costs and tight gasoline supplies.
Wisconsin Republicans vote not to endorse for governor
Wisconsin Republicans on Saturday voted not to endorse a candidate in the governor's race. Five candidates are vying to compete against Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.
Biden’s approval rating dips to lowest of presidency, poll shows
Only 39% of Americans approve of President Joe Biden’s performance. The results of a new poll reflect the country’s frustration with inflation, gun violence, the baby formula shortage, and the pandemic.
House approves bill to take aim at gasoline 'price gouging'
A bill backed by House Democrats would give President Joe Biden authority to declare an energy emergency and ban excessive or exploitative fuel prices.
Judge gives Wisconsin GOP leader chance to avoid contempt
A judge on Thursday said the investigator hired by Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos to look into the 2020 election appears to have “gone rogue” and “run amok" in refusing to comply with the state's open records law.
GOP bill would block Biden from canceling student loan debt
Roughly 43 million Americans are saddled with a collective $1.73 trillion in student loan debt.
Baby formula shortage: Biden invokes Defense Production Act to bolster production
The Defense Production Act order requires suppliers of formula manufacturers to fulfill orders from those companies before other customers.
Elon Musk says he'll be voting Republican in upcoming election, possibly for first time
Musk said he has previously 'voted overwhelmingly for Democrats.'
Rep. Madison Cawthorn loses primary battle after series of controversies
Rep. Madison Cawthorn was a rising star in the Republican party until he was involved in scandals. Cawthorn claimed he was invited to orgies where people snorted cocaine. He also was caught twice with guns at the airport.
Milwaukee shootings: Is city's RNC bid hurt?
Twenty-one people were shot Friday night near the same Milwaukee venues trying to host the 2024 RNC. A decision on a host city could come this summer.
Wisconsin fake Republican electors; lawsuit seeks $2.4M in damages
Two Wisconsin Democratic electors and a voter sued Republicans who attempted to cast electoral ballots for Donald Trump despite Joe Biden's victory.
California gas prices hit $6 a gallon average; new record high
Gas prices in California hit a new average record of $6.02 a gallon, and they’re set to go even higher on July 1st when California’s gas tax increases again.
What is Replacement Theory? How it's tied to modern mass shootings
In Buffalo, and across different mass shootings in recent years, Replacement Theorists have taken it upon themselves to stop people who they think are trying to ethnically replace them.
2022 midterm elections: What to watch as 5 states hold primaries
Voters in several states will test former President Donald Trump’s sway again Tuesday — including Pennsylvania, where he’s endorsed celebrity Dr. Oz for U.S. Senate.
Milwaukee crime, governor's race: Dems want more gun laws, GOP more officers
After an especially violent weekend in Milwaukee, Republican candidates for governor shared their plans for more cops while Democrats say tougher gun laws are needed.
Milwaukee downtown alderman on shootings: 'Luck prevented fatalities'
Milwaukee leaders are brainstorming solutions after 21 people were hurt in three shootings in the downtown area Friday night.
After Buffalo mass shooting, Liz Cheney accuses GOP of encouraging hate
Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., is blaming leaders in her own party for enabling hate in the U.S., after a mass shooting in Buffalo, N.Y., where the suspect is believed to be a white nationalist.
Starbucks will cover travel for workers seeking abortions, gender-confirmation procedures
Starbucks said Monday it will pay the travel expenses for U.S. employees to access abortion and gender-confirmation procedures if those services aren’t available within 100 miles of a worker’s home.