Milwaukee alderman's comments, housing facility could cost taxpayers $1.4M
A Milwaukee alderman’s comments about a housing facility in his district could cost taxpayers $1.4 million.
Capitol fence to be reinstalled ahead of President Biden’s State of the Union address
Security officials will reinstall fencing around the Capitol next week ahead of President Biden’s State of the Union address, Fox News can confirm.
US: Biden agrees to meet Putin if Russia halts Ukraine invasion
The White House said U.S. President Joe Biden has agreed “in principle” to a meeting with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin as long as he holds off on launching an assault that U.S. officials warn appears increasingly more likely.
GOP voting changes set for approval by Wisconsin Legislature
The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature was prepared to pass a package of fast-tracked bills this week that would make it more difficult to vote in the presidential battleground state, election year measures that are all but certain to be vetoed by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.
Gableman wants to jail mayors again in elections investigation
The investigator leading a review of Wisconsin's 2020 elections is saying he now wants to jail mayors and others if they don't comply with his subpoenas.
Marvin Pratt on Milwaukee politics; parallels with Johnson mayor run
Cavalier Johnson is the second Black Acting Mayor in Milwaukee history. The first was Marvin Pratt. But Pratt lost the general election.
Republican National Convention: Milwaukee's pitch for 2024
A delegation was in Milwaukee to consider its host bid for the 2024 Republican National Convention. Business leaders shed more light on the visit.
Donald Trump must testify in New York investigation, judge rules
A judge has ruled former President Donald Trump and his two eldest children — Ivanka and Donald Trump Jr. — must answer questions under oath in a New York investigation into his business practices. The Trumps are almost certain to appeal the ruling.
Wisconsin Assembly approves unemployment, Medicaid restrictions
The Wisconsin Assembly approved bills designed to force more people into the workforce by tightening eligibility for unemployment and Medicaid.
Senate OKs spending bill to avert government shutdown
The Senate has sent President Joe Biden a bill averting a weekend government shutdown.
Assembly OKs bill, limits powers to close select businesses
The state Assembly passed a Republican-authored bill on Thursday, Feb. 17 that limits government officials’ ability to close select businesses in an emergency.
RNC in Milwaukee: City leads competition to host, Politico reports
Milwaukee leads the competition to host the 2024 Republican National Convention, Politico reports. A committee visited the city Thursday.
Wisconsin lieutenant governor: Roth, Wichmann enter race
A Republican state senator from Appleton and a former longshot candidate for governor are running for lieutenant governor in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin election investigation: Voces de la Frontera subpoena pulled
The attorney leading an investigation into Wisconsin's 2020 presidential election has withdrawn a subpoena he issued to Voces de la Frontera.
‘The brand is so toxic’: Democrats fear extinction in rural US
These Democrats are used to being outnumbered by the local Republican majority, but as their numbers continue to dwindle, the few that remain are feeling increasingly isolated and unwelcome in their own communities.
Republican National Convention: Milwaukee mayoral candidates excited
VISIT Milwaukee said Wednesday it is welcoming a Republican National Convention committee to town as they consider Milwaukee to host in 2024.
Towing Milwaukee reckless drivers up for vote
Milwaukee's reckless drivers could be towed starting May 1 if the Fire and Police Commission approves a proposed change on Thursday.
Republican National Convention: Milwaukee mayoral candidates excited
VISIT Milwaukee said Wednesday it is welcoming a Republican National Convention committee to town as they consider Milwaukee to host in 2024.
Louisiana Senate candidate burns Confederate flag in latest ad
A Louisiana candidate for the U.S. Senate burns a Confederate flag in his latest video ad.
Milwaukee mayor primary: Johnson, Donovan speak after election
It's off the races in Milwaukee for Bob Donovan and Cavalier Johnson, vying for the mayor's seat. Both advanced to the April general election in Tuesday's primary.