Biden fires Social Security commissioner after he refuses to resign
The White House says President Joe Biden has fired the Social Security commissioner after the official refused to resign.
Gov. Evers vetoes redistricting, gun sanctuary bills
Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a pair of Republican-authored bills that would delay local redistricting efforts until 2023 and prohibit Wisconsin police from enforcing any future federal gun control laws.
Biden signs executive order targeting anti-competitive practices in big business
President Joe Biden signed a sweeping executive order that seeks to target anti-competitive practices in tech, health care and other industries.
Ransomware attacks: Biden urges Putin to crack down on cybercriminals
The White House says President Joe Biden told Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call that he must “take action” against cybercriminals acting in his country and that the U.S. reserves the right to “defend its people and its critical infrastructure."
President Biden to give speech on voting rights in Philadelphia Tuesday
President Joe Biden will be visiting Philadelphia next week to 'deliver remarks on actions to protect the sacred, constitutional right to vote,' according to a White House press release issued Friday.
Toyota will stop donating to lawmakers who objected to 2020 election certification
Following an ad from the Lincoln Project that claimed Toyota donated to 37 GOP members who objected the certification of President Joe Biden’s 2020 Electoral College victory, the automaker announced it will no longer donate “to those members of Congress.”
Gov. Evers signs Wisconsin budget with $2B tax cut
Gov. Tony Evers takes action on the 2021-23 biennial budget at a news conference in Whitefish Bay at Cumberland Elementary School on Thursday, July 8.
Milwaukee Common Council, mayor at odds over city attorney's powers
The Milwaukee Common Council removed a requirement that the city attorney's office approve agreements and contracts of more than $25,000.
US war in Afghanistan will end August 31, Biden says
President Joe Biden on Thursday said the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan will conclude on Aug. 31.
Harris says Democrats will donate $25M to expand ‘I Will Vote’ campaign
Vice President Kamala Harris visited Howard University, her alma mater, on July 8 where she spoke about the importance of protecting voting rights amid a Republican push to enact more restrictive voting laws.
$300 Child Tax Credit payment should be permanent, Milwaukee leaders say
Social justice and faith-based organizations touted making permanent the Child Tax Credit that Wisconsin families will soon be receiving.
Wisconsin bridges in poor condition; Several in Milwaukee County
The Federal Highway Administration says nearly 1,000 Wisconsin bridges are in poor condition, including several in Milwaukee County.
Rudy Giuliani suspended from practicing law in DC
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani – who acted as former President Donald Trump’s lawyer – has been suspended from practicing law in the District.
Congressman donates suit he wore to clean up after US Capitol riot to Smithsonian
“While some try to erase history, I will fight to tell the story so it never happens again,” U.S. Rep. Andy Kim of New Jersey posted on Twitter Tuesday.
FBI releases 11 new videos of wanted suspects 6 months after Capitol riots
The FBI has released eleven new videos of suspects involved in the violent riots in the Capitol on January 6. Officials are asking for help from the public to identify the individuals in the videos.
US cut power at Afghan airfield, left at night without telling new commander
Afghan military officials say the U.S. left Afghanistan’s Bagram Airfield after nearly 20 years by slipping away in the night, without notifying the base’s new Afghan commander.
Jimmy, Rosalynn Carter to celebrate 75th wedding anniversary
Nearly eight decades later, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter are still together in the same tiny town where they were born, grew up and had that first outing.
Milwaukee attorney enters US Senate race
The field of Democratic candidates for the senate seat currently held by Sen. Ron Johnson continues to grow, with a Milwaukee attorney a former candidate for the state Legislature joining the race.
Biden encourages pay raises for teachers
“You deserve a raise, not just praise,” Biden said in remarks at the National Education Association’s annual meeting in Washington.
Henry Winkler hears back after tweeting ‘only a cataclysmic Event’ can bring US together
Henry Winkler might not have received the response he was expecting Saturday after tweeting what seemed intended as a call for unity.