House GOP leader meets with Capitol Police officers over Jan. 6 riots
A police officer who was injured in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection confronted House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy in a meeting on Friday, asking him to publicly denounce statements by GOP members who have voted against honoring police and downplayed the violence of the attack.
Harris asserts 'progress' made amid 'tough' situation at US-Mexico border
Vice President Kamala Harris has used her first trip to the U.S.-Mexico border since taking office to call for an end to political “rhetoric” and “infighting” over immigration, an issue that Republicans have been eager to weaponize against her.
Biden celebrates Pride Month, names special envoy for LGBTQ rights
President Joe Biden named a U.S. special diplomatic envoy for LGBTQ rights and gave remarks to celebrate Pride Month at the White House.
Pence says he's 'proud' of role certifying 2020 election results
Former Vice President Mike Pence defended his role in certifying the 2020 election results and said he is “proud” of his own actions on Jan. 6.
Bipartisan group of senators, White House reach deal on infrastructure plan
President Joe Biden and a bipartisan group of senators have “struck a deal” on a $953 billion infrastructure plan.
Pelosi creates panel to investigate attack on US Capitol
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made it official Thursday that she is creating a special committee to investigate the attack on the Capitol, saying it is "imperative that we seek the truth.”
House Republicans form group to address climate change
An all-GOP House group aims to educate fellow Republicans on climate change and advance market-based policies to counter Democratic proposals.
Wisconsin tourism gets financial help, $140M from stimulus funds
Wisconsin's tourism and entertainment businesses, hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, are getting some financial help to recover.
Nationwide eviction moratorium extended by CDC for 30 days
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, extended the evictions moratorium until July 31. It had been scheduled to end June 30.
Biden to urge vaccination in NC as US likely to miss original July 4 goal
President Joe Biden will visit N. Carolina to urge COVID-19 vaccines in the region as the White House expects to just narrowly miss his July 4 goal.
Water Street violence: Milwaukee Aldermen worry city not doing enough
As thousands flood downtown Milwaukee to cheer on the Bucks, some aldermen say the city is not doing enough to keep people safe.
No licenses for braiding hair: Wisconsin Senate
People would be allowed to braid hair without a license under a bipartisan bill the Wisconsin Senate sent to Gov. Tony Evers on Wednesday.
Wisconsin Senate passes gun sanctuary bill
Police in Wisconsin would be prohibited from enforcing any future federal laws banning or restricting the use of guns under a bill the state Senate sent to Gov. Tony Evers Wednesday.
Wisconsin jail inmates denied voting rights: report
Thousands of Wisconsin jail inmates, though not all, were denied their constitutional right to vote in the 2020 election, according to a report from several voting rights groups.
Border Patrol chief who backed Trump's wall resigns
Rodney Scott wrote to agents that he will be reassigned.
Biden: DOJ, ATF will revoke licenses of gun dealers who exploit loopholes
President Joe Biden unveiled a new plan to combat gun violence, placing increased responsibility on gun dealers while providing funding to cities that need additional police support.
Harris to make 1st visit to US-Mexico border Friday
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to make her first visit to the U.S.-Mexico border since taking office.
Former Senator John Warner remembered at funeral service in DC
Former Senator John W. Warner of Virginia will be remembered by friends, family and leaders Wednesday at a funeral service at Washington National Cathedral in D.C.
Local redistricting delay: Wisconsin Senate Republicans OK bill
The Wisconsin Senate was slated to take up a Republican bill Wednesday that would delay local governments’ redistricting efforts.
DOJ to target gun trafficking in Biden's push against violent crimes
President Joe Biden is expected to announce a partnership between federal law enforcement and local police to help combat a rising tide of violent crime.



















