Former President Donald Trump cancels Jan. 6 news conference, will discuss Capitol riot during Arizona rally
Former President Donald Trump announced he will cancel a news conference in Florida that was set to be held on the one-year anniversary of the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. He says he will address "many of those important topics" at a rally in Arizona.
Wisconsin election investigation: Vos deposition ordered by judge
A Wisconsin judge ordered that Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos sit for a deposition with attorneys for a liberal watchdog group.
Madison officials subpoenaed in election investigation
Michael Gableman, hired by Republicans to investigate the 2020 presidential election, has subpoenaed a pair of Madison city officials.
Milwaukee Acting Mayor Johnson COVID positive
Milwaukee Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson announced Sunday, Jan. 2 he has tested positive for COVID-19. The acting mayor, who is vaccinated, said he's experiencing ?very mild? symptoms.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin tests positive for COVID-19
"I tested positive this morning for COVID-19," he tweeted Sunday evening, adding that he was vaccinated and received his COVID-19 booster in October.
Tears, remorse don't spare capitol riot suspects from jail
Many rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol a year ago are shedding tears and expressing remorse when judges sentence them for their part in the insurrection.
Jail phone calls: Wisconsin bill would ban high fees
Wisconsin Democratic lawmakers are proposing a law that would stop county jails from charging excessive fees for phone calls.
Biden, Putin hold 2nd call in weeks amid Russia-Ukraine tensions
Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin discussed the Russian troop buildup near Ukraine on Thursday afternoon.
Wisconsin ballot drop box, absentee rules demanded
A Wisconsin legislator wants the state Elections Commission to submit draft regulations for absentee ballot drop boxes and absentee ballot corrections.
SoCal man sentenced for killing woman during political argument over 2016 election
A Southern California man who shot and killed a woman holding her 2-year-old son during an argument over the 2016 presidential election was sentenced to 35 years to life in prison.
Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid dies at 82
Reid, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2018, served in Congress from 1983 until his retirement in 2017
Evers' State of the State 2022 to be held at Capitol
Gov. Tony Evers plans to deliver the annual State of the State address in the Capitol building again. Last year’s address via video conference.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers pardons 30, total now 337
Gov. Tony Evers announced Tuesday that he's pardoned 30 more people, raising his pardon total to 337 over his three years in office.
Wisconsin elections: Governor opposes constitutional amendment
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers promised to fight a proposed constitutional amendment supported that would change election law.
Biden signs $768B defense spending bill into law
“The Act provides vital benefits and enhances access to justice for military personnel and their families, and includes critical authorities to support our country’s national defense,” President Joe Biden said in a statement.
Lena Taylor joins Milwaukee mayoral race, Chris Larson eyes run
The runner-up in the 2020 mayoral race is running to finish the term she lost. State Senator Lena Taylor is the eighth person running for Milwaukee mayor.
Putin to consider options if West declines guarantees on Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Sunday he would ponder a slew of options if the West fails to meet his push for security guarantees precluding NATO's expansion to Ukraine.
Roe v. Wade lawyer dies, former student says; as Supreme Court reconsiders landmark abortion case
Sarah Weddington became the youngest person to argue before the Supreme Court at 27.
US will lift travel ban on southern African countries on Dec. 31
The Nov. 29 ban barred nearly all non-U.S. citizens who had recently been in South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique and Malawi.
Milwaukee violence, reckless driving acting mayor's top priorities
Milwaukee's gun violence and reckless driving are the top priorities of Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson, who said during his swearing-in ceremony: "I understand the root causes because that’s where I’m from. That’s what I’ve lived. I drive these streets, and I got the bullet hole in my car to prove it.”