'Great nations don't hide from their history,' Biden calls for self-reflection on Slavery Remembrance Day

"Great nations don’t hide from their history," Biden said in a statement marking August 20 as Slavery Remembrance Day. "They acknowledge their past, both the triumphs and the tragedies."

Walmart to expand abortion coverage for employees

Walmart, the nation’s largest employer, is expanding its abortion coverage for employees after staying largely mum on the issue following the Supreme Court ruling that scrapped a nationwide right to abortion.

Republican group apologizes after using GOP elephant with KKK imagery

A Republican group in Alabama is apologizing after accidentally using a picture of a GOP elephant that contained Ku Klux Klan imagery.

Milwaukee mayor defends violence prevention pick amid opposition

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson is defending Ashanti Hamilton as his pick to run the city's Office of Violence Prevention despite opposition.

North Carolina’s 20-week abortion ban reinstated by judge

Abortions in North Carolina are no longer legal after 20 weeks of pregnancy, a federal judge ruled Wednesday, eroding protections in one of the South’s few remaining safe havens for reproductive freedom.

Rudy Giuliani testifies in Georgia 2020 election probe, says he 'didn't walk' to make appearance

Rudy Giuliani arrived in Atlanta on Wednesday to testify before a special grand jury that is investigating attempts by former President Donald Trump and others to overturn his 2020 election defeat in Georgia.

Gableman no longer in contempt of court, judge rules

Michael Gableman, hired by Republicans to investigate the 2020 election, is no longer in contempt a court, a judge ruled Wednesday.

Marquette Law poll: Dems edge GOP in Wisconsin governor, senate races

The results of the newest Marquette University Law School poll were revealed – and they show Democrats hold a slight edge in the races for Wisconsin governor and U.S. Senate following the August primary.

Liz Cheney weighing presidential bid after primary loss

“I have said since Jan. 6 that I will do whatever it takes to ensure Donald Trump is never again anywhere near the Oval Office — and I mean it," Liz Cheney said in her concession speech.

Rep. Liz Cheney defeated in Wyoming GOP primary

Liz Cheney's political future beyond Capitol Hill could include a 2024 presidential run, potentially putting her on another collision course with Trump.

Vos' primary victory contested by man who requested bogus absentee ballots

Harry Wait, who made bogus absentee ballot requests on behalf of about 10 people, including Racine's mayor, said he will contest certification of the Aug. 9 primary in which Assembly Speaker Robin Vos beat challenger Adam Steen in the 63rd Assembly District.

Ron Johnson hosts border security roundtable in Milwaukee

Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson is focusing his attention on the nation's southern border, hosting a border security roundtable in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee domestic violence commission chair resigns in protest

Jermaine Reed, the chairman of Milwaukee's domestic violence commission, resigned in protest Tuesday over the city's selection of Ashanti Hamilton to lead the Office of Violence Prevention. Reed pointed to Hamilton's criminal past as the reason he suddenly quit.

What's in the Inflation Reduction Act? Health care, climate change goals become law

President Joe Biden arrived at the White House promising to “build back” America, and now he has signed into law legislation with a slimmer version of that idea.

NBA schedule won’t have games on Election Day 2022

The NBA is hoping teams use that night as an opportunity to encourage fans to get out and vote, plus amplify the need for civic engagement.

FBI Mar-a-Lago search: DOJ opposes unsealing affidavit for warrant

The Justice Department on Monday rebuffed efforts to make public the affidavit supporting the search warrant for former President Donald Trump’s estate in Florida, saying the investigation "implicates highly classified material" and the document contains sensitive information about witnesses.

Trump election probe: Giuliani now a 'target' of Fulton special grand jury

Attorney Robert Costello confirmed to FOX 5 that Fulton County Special Prosecutor Nathan Wade called his Georgia-based attorney, Bill Thomas, to notify him Monday.