Wisconsin governor's campaign; Steven Spielberg among big donors

Filmmaker Steven Spielberg, the most commercially successful director of all time, donated $20,000 to Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' reelection campaign, a tally showed.

Testimony from White House aides will be focus at Thursday's prime-time Jan. 6 hearing

The panel is looking to learn what President Trump was doing in the White House for several hours as his supporters were breaking into the Capitol and interrupting the certification of Joe Biden's presidential victory.

Jury selection underway for ex-Trump adviser Steve Bannon

After a day-long court session, final jury selection will stretch into a second day in the contempt-of-Congress trial of Steve Bannon.

GOP candidate Michels reworks flyer to erase NRA endorsement

Wisconsin Republican gubernatorial hopeful Tim Michels' campaign is reworking a flyer that falsely claims he won the National Rifle Association's endorsement, saying the declaration was a mistake.

Milwaukee Alderwoman Lewis misconduct plea; to be removed from office

A Milwaukee alderwoman will lose her seat. Chantia Lewis pleaded guilty on Monday, July 18 to a felony – misconduct in public office.

Senate debate: Wisconsin's Democratic candidates square off

Wisconsin's five Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate shared the debate stage Sunday night, July 17 inside Marquette University's Varsity Theatre.

Abortion laws spark profound changes in other medical care

Abortion restrictions and the overturn of Roe v. Wade are having profound repercussions in reproductive medicine as well as in other areas of medical care.

2024 Republican National Convention: Milwaukee recommended to host
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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
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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.

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.