Milwaukee crime, governor's race: Dems want more gun laws, GOP more officers
After an especially violent weekend in Milwaukee, Republican candidates for governor shared their plans for more cops while Democrats say tougher gun laws are needed.
After an especially violent weekend in Milwaukee, Republican candidates for governor shared their plans for more cops while Democrats say tougher gun laws are needed.
Milwaukee downtown alderman on shootings: 'Luck prevented fatalities'
Milwaukee leaders are brainstorming solutions after 21 people were hurt in three shootings in the downtown area Friday night.
Milwaukee leaders are brainstorming solutions after 21 people were hurt in three shootings in the downtown area Friday night.
After Buffalo mass shooting, Liz Cheney accuses GOP of encouraging hate
Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., is blaming leaders in her own party for enabling hate in the U.S., after a mass shooting in Buffalo, N.Y., where the suspect is believed to be a white nationalist.
Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., is blaming leaders in her own party for enabling hate in the U.S., after a mass shooting in Buffalo, N.Y., where the suspect is believed to be a white nationalist.
Starbucks will cover travel for workers seeking abortions, gender-confirmation procedures
Starbucks said Monday it will pay the travel expenses for U.S. employees to access abortion and gender-confirmation procedures if those services aren’t available within 100 miles of a worker’s home.
Starbucks said Monday it will pay the travel expenses for U.S. employees to access abortion and gender-confirmation procedures if those services aren’t available within 100 miles of a worker’s home.
Fauci says he'll leave White House if Trump wins 2024 election
Dr. Anthony Fauci laughed and said "no" when asked he if he would stay in his post as chief medical adviser at the White House if former President Donald Trump wins the 2024 election.
Dr. Anthony Fauci laughed and said "no" when asked he if he would stay in his post as chief medical adviser at the White House if former President Donald Trump wins the 2024 election.
Biden signs order to redeploy troops to Somalia, reversing Trump
Reversing Trump, Biden has signed an order to deploy US troops to Somalia amid heightened concerns about al-Shabab extremists.
Reversing Trump, Biden has signed an order to deploy US troops to Somalia amid heightened concerns about al-Shabab extremists.
6 months in, Biden's infrastructure plan has 4,300 projects
The Biden administration announced $110 billion for the projects will be used for federal highways, public transit, bridges, safety, and airports. This news comes months after President Joe Biden signed the $1 trillion infrastructure bill into law.
The Biden administration announced $110 billion for the projects will be used for federal highways, public transit, bridges, safety, and airports. This news comes months after President Joe Biden signed the $1 trillion infrastructure bill into law.
Wisconsin Republicans look to unite amid internal feuds
Wisconsin Republicans gathering for their annual convention this week are trying to unite to defeat Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and reelect U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, in two of the most hotly contested races nationwide this year.
Wisconsin Republicans gathering for their annual convention this week are trying to unite to defeat Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and reelect U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, in two of the most hotly contested races nationwide this year.
'Bans off our Bodies': Abortion rights supporters rally across the U.S.
Tens of thousands of people are expected at more than 380 "Bans off our Bodies" abortion rights marches from Maine to Hawaii.
Tens of thousands of people are expected at more than 380 "Bans off our Bodies" abortion rights marches from Maine to Hawaii.
Clarence Thomas: Roe v. Wade leak has 'fundamentally' changed Supreme Court
Justice Clarence Thomas, who joined the court in 1991 and has long called for Roe v. Wade to be overturned, described the leak as an unthinkable breach of trust.
Justice Clarence Thomas, who joined the court in 1991 and has long called for Roe v. Wade to be overturned, described the leak as an unthinkable breach of trust.
Louisiana abortion bill: No more murder charges for women, lawmakers say
The controversial bill would have made women who end their pregnancies subject to criminal homicide prosecutions.
The controversial bill would have made women who end their pregnancies subject to criminal homicide prosecutions.
White House directs FDA to import more baby formula amid nationwide shortage
As a nationwide infant formula shortage continues, President Joe Biden announced steps Thursday that the federal government will take to try and ease the shortfall.
As a nationwide infant formula shortage continues, President Joe Biden announced steps Thursday that the federal government will take to try and ease the shortfall.
Supreme Court justices meet for 1st time since leak of draft Roe v. Wade ruling
The court offered no word on what was discussed in the gathering in the justices' private, wood-paneled conference room, other than to indicate at least one decision will be announced Monday.
The court offered no word on what was discussed in the gathering in the justices' private, wood-paneled conference room, other than to indicate at least one decision will be announced Monday.
Trump slated to speak at NRA's first annual meeting since pandemic
Former President Donald Trump will speak at the main political event for the National Rifle Association’s first annual meeting since a hiatus during the pandemic.
Former President Donald Trump will speak at the main political event for the National Rifle Association’s first annual meeting since a hiatus during the pandemic.
Senate abortion bill: Democrats' effort to secure Roe v. Wade fails vote
The Senate has failed to pass a vote in an effort toward enshrining Roe v. Wade abortion access into federal law.
The Senate has failed to pass a vote in an effort toward enshrining Roe v. Wade abortion access into federal law.
Wisconsin election investigation paused amid legal fights
An investigation into the 2020 election in Wisconsin will be paused while five lawsuits play out, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said Wednesday.
An investigation into the 2020 election in Wisconsin will be paused while five lawsuits play out, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said Wednesday.
Judge orders Trump to pay $110,000 to end contempt finding
A New York judge says he’s close to releasing Donald Trump from a contempt finding, but only if the former president meets certain conditions, including paying $110,000 in fines accrued for failing to turn over documents in a state civil investigation.
A New York judge says he’s close to releasing Donald Trump from a contempt finding, but only if the former president meets certain conditions, including paying $110,000 in fines accrued for failing to turn over documents in a state civil investigation.
Evers' pardons: Wisconsin nurse's addiction struggle part of journey
Gov. Tony Evers has issued more pardons than any other Wisconsin governor in the post-World War II era. That now includes nurse Kristin Waite-Labott.
Gov. Tony Evers has issued more pardons than any other Wisconsin governor in the post-World War II era. That now includes nurse Kristin Waite-Labott.
Madison group opposes abortion: Investigators update arson case
Officials with the Madison Police Department, Madison Fire Department, FBI, and ATF provided an update on the investigation into an arson at the headquarters of a Madison group that opposes abortion.
Officials with the Madison Police Department, Madison Fire Department, FBI, and ATF provided an update on the investigation into an arson at the headquarters of a Madison group that opposes abortion.
New York Times removes 'fetus' as a Wordle answer following SCOTUS Roe v. Wade leak
The New York Times scrambled to change its Wordle game on Monday to avoid a puzzle answer that might be seen as some sort of commentary on the news.
The New York Times scrambled to change its Wordle game on Monday to avoid a puzzle answer that might be seen as some sort of commentary on the news.