Wisconsin redistricting: Evers submits maps to court
Gov. Tony Evers on Wednesday submitted redistricting plans to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The maps would still maintain Republican majorities.
Vos: Wisconsin election investigation to go longer, cost more
Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said the investigation he ordered into the 2020 presidential election will spill into 2021 and cost more money.
Greater Milwaukee Committee: Evers' Cabinet member to lead
Wisconsin Department of Administration Secretary Joel Brennan will be leaving the governor's Cabinet to head the private sector civic organization.
US debt ceiling: Congress sends Biden $2.5T increase, avoiding default
Congress averted a debt default early Wednesday after Democratic majorities voted to send a $2.5 trillion debt ceiling increase to Biden over Republican opposition.
House votes to hold Trump aide Mark Meadows in contempt in Jan. 6 probe
The House has voted to hold former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows in contempt of Congress after he ceased to cooperate with the Jan. 6 committee investigating the Capitol insurrection.
Milwaukee aldermanic district maps may be redrawn after veto
Milwaukee's aldermanic district maps may still be redrawn. The Common Council unanimously voted to sustain the mayor's veto regarding the maps.
Jill Biden visiting Wisconsin; parade survivor wants action
First lady Jill Biden will visit Waukesha on Wednesday – joined by second gentlemen Douglas Emhoff and U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy.
Wisconsin election probe: Attorney general calls for GOP opposition
Wisconsin's Democratic attorney general praised a Republican legislator for speaking out against a GOP-ordered investigation into the 2020 election.
2024 Republican National Convention: Milwaukee submits bid to host
Milwaukee officially bids to host the 2024 Republican National Convention. VISIT Milwaukee confirms to FOX6 it has submitted its bid.
No US troops will be punished for errant drone strike that killed Afghan civilians
No U.S. troops involved in the August drone strike that killed innocent Kabul civilians and children will face disciplinary action, U.S. defense officials said Monday.
US Supreme Court rejects appeal over press access in Wisconsin
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from a conservative think tank over Gov. Tony Evers’ decision to exclude the group’s writers from press briefings.
California governor pledges new gun control law modeled off of Texas abortion law
Governor Gavin Newsom announced he’s working on a bill that would allow people to sue the makers and sellers of assault weapons. The move comes after the Supreme Court upheld Texas’ controversial abortion law, which allows people to sue abortion clinics and anyone else who aids in an abortion.
Florida Democrats plot for 2022 as GOP voting numbers grow
In Florida, for the first time in modern history, registered Republican voters outnumber Democrats. Gov. Ron DeSantis is heading into a reelection campaign buoyed by a national profile and a cash reserve unmatched by any Democratic challenger.
First lady visiting Wisconsin; second gentleman joining
First lady Jill Biden and second gentleman Doug Emhoff will travel to Milwaukee and Waukesha the afternoon of Wednesday, Dec. 15.
Wisconsin election subpoenas: Gableman asks for mayors' arrest or testimony
Special counsel Michael Gableman asked in court for the arrest of the mayors of Madison and Green Bay if they do not testify in the investigation.
Wisconsin redistricting lawsuit: Supreme Court won't end case
The U.S. Supreme Court this week rejected a lawsuit from Wisconsin Republicans seeking to kill a redistricting case brought by Democrats.
Debt ceiling: Biden signs fast-track plan to prevent default
The Senate approved a bill that will clear the way for Congress to raise the debt ceiling with a simple-majority vote before the projected Dec. 15 deadline.
Biden to close democracy summit with focus on elections, technology
President Biden will give remarks at the close of his two-day virtual Summit for Democracy, focusing on election integrity, misuse of technology and more.
Abortion in Texas: Supreme Court won’t stop ban, but OKs clinics’ suit
The Supreme Court ruled that Texas abortion providers can sue over the state’s law that makes abortion illegal after cardiac activity is detected in an embryo, but the justices are allowing the law to remain in effect.
Milwaukee County Executive Crowley visits White House
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley discussed COVID-19 recovery and infrastructure with White House senior aides, FOX6 News learned.