White House drops Trump-era orders trying to ban TikTok, WeChat
The White House dropped Trump-era orders trying to ban TikTok and WeChat and will conduct its own review aimed at identifying national security risks.
Wisconsin Republicans seek to shield state gun owners
Future federal laws that would ban or restrict the use of guns could not be enforced in Wisconsin under a Republican-backed bill up for approval in the state Assembly Wednesday.
Wisconsin Legislature votes to end extra unemployment
The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature voted Wednesday to eliminate a $300-a-week federal bonus for unemployed people, a measure that Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has made clear he's likely to veto.
Bill to boost semiconductor production passed by Senate
The Senate overwhelmingly approved a bill Tuesday that aims to boost U.S. semiconductor production and the development of artificial intelligence and other technology in the face of growing international competition, most notably from China.
Harris defends comments on migration spike during visit to Mexico
Vice President Kamala Harris has brushed off questions about her decision not to visit the U.S.-Mexico border as part of her work to address the spike in migration to the U.S.
French President Macron slapped in face during small town visit
French President Emmanuel Macron denounced “violence” and “stupidity” after he was slapped in the face Tuesday by a man during a visit to a small town in southeastern France.
Biden to launch task force to address bottlenecks in supply chains
The Biden administration is forming a task force to address the bottlenecks in the semiconductor, construction, transportation and agriculture sectors.
Wisconsin lawmaker compares museum's mask policy to Nazis
A Wisconsin state lawmaker compared a nonprofit children's museum's mask policy to the Nazi Party in a social media post that generated outrage and calls for an apology.
'Unprecedented' revenue growth forecast for Wisconsin budget
Wisconsin's state budget is projected to see “unprecedented” revenue growth of $4.4 billion above previous estimates by the middle of 2023.
US threatens legal action against Texas on shelter closures
The Biden administration threatened Monday to pursue legal action if Texas Gov. Greg Abbott doesn’t rescind his order shutting down federally funded shelters that house migrant children who cross the U.S.-Mexico border without their parents.
Republican vote on building projects: $2.4 billion in the fray
Republicans in control of the Wisconsin Legislature's budget committee were slated to vote Tuesday on whether to approve Gov. Tony Evers' plans to spend $2.4 billion on building projects over the next two years.
Mexico elections: President's party appears to hold key majority
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s party and its allies appeared poised to maintain their majority in Mexico’s lower chamber of the congress.
Colonial Pipeline cyberattack ransom recovered, feds say
In a rare outcome, the U.S. has recovered $2.3 million in cryptocurrency that was paid as a ransom in the Colonial Pipeline shutdown last month.
Supreme Court won't review if men-only draft registration is sex discrimination
The Supreme Court rejected to hear the case of whether the government can continue to require men alone, and not women, to register for the draft when they turn 18.
Wauwatosa debates no-knock warrants ban
Wauwatosa leaders are discussing a possible ban on no-knock warrants, but the city's interim police chief says a ban could cause logistical issues.
Biden Pentagon, State Department at odds over pride flag
The Defense Department will not allow the Pride flag to be flown at installations under its purview.
Harris' plane returns after 'technical issue' ahead of visit to Latin America
Kamala Harris' first foreign trip as vice president was delayed ever so slightly Sunday as Air Force Two had to return 30 minutes into the flight due to a "technical issue."
Election overhaul bill: Manchin to break from Democrats and vote against
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin is defying his party and the White House and virtually guaranteeing the failure of the legislation after a near party-line approval in the House.
Gov. Evers announces reelection run
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Saturday, June 5 announced that he will run for re-election.
Trump pushes GOP to back candidates who 'stand for our values' at NC convention
The former Republican president on Saturday teased the prospect of another presidential bid of his own in 2024, but vowed first to be an active presence on the campaign trail for his allies in next year’s fight for control of Congress.