G-7 leaders agree to make tech giants pay fair taxes
The world’s richest countries have signed a landmark agreement committing them to confronting corporate tax avoidance and making sure giant tech companies pay their fair share.
Don McGahn, former White House aide, finally testifies in Trump probe
The House Judiciary Committee is questioning former White House counsel Don McGahn, two years after House Democrats originally sought his testimony as part of investigations into former President Donald Trump.
Critical race theory: Wisconsin teaching ban proposed
A group of Republican lawmakers introduced legislation that would bar public schools, the University of Wisconsin System and state technical colleges from teaching critical race theory concepts.
Milwaukee activists seek policing changes
After more than a year of marching in Milwaukee, calling for major changes to policing, activists stood right outside the Wisconsin Assembly chamber with a message: “Enough is enough.” They say bipartisan policing bills don't go far enough.
Sen. Johnson remains undecided on 2022 run
Sen. Ron Johnson said during a virtual Milwaukee Press Club event that he understands that former President Donald Trump and others are encouraging him to run.
Louis Dejoy under DOJ investigation over campaign contributions
The DOJ is investigating Postmaster General Louis DeJoy in connection with campaign fundraising activity involving his former business.
Talk of Trump 2024 run builds as legal pressure intensifies
Multiple people who have spoken with Donald Trump and his team in recent weeks say they sense a shift, with the former president increasingly acting and talking as though he plans to mount another White House bid.
Bill to ban BLM flag at US embassies introduced by House Republicans
The Stars and Stripes Act of 2021 would prohibit American embassies from flying Black Lives Matter and other political flags.
Wisconsin businesses can't find workers, citing unemployment benefits
Businesses across Wisconsin say they are having a hard time finding workers.
Wisconsin vaccine passport debated at public hearing
Several proposed Wisconsin bills would stop the government, businesses and the UW System from someday forcing people to prove they are vaccinated.
Netanyahu opponents reach deal for coalition to oust Israeli PM
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s opponents announced they have reached a deal to form a new governing coalition, paving the way for the ouster of the longtime Israeli leader.
Vos: Get tough on unemployed, people who skip out on interviews
Wisconsin should get tougher on unemployed people who apply for jobs to meet work search requirements but then skip out on the interview, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said.
Wisconsin Republicans block medical marijuana - again
Republicans who control the Legislature’s powerful budget-writing committee again blocked a Democratic attempt Wednesday to legalize marijuana for medical use.
Evers names key campaign staff ahead of 2022 election
Gov. Tony Evers took a significant step toward announcing a reelection bid Wednesday, naming key campaign staff for a run in 2022.
Report: Trump telling supporters he expects to be reinstated
According to a report, Trump's former attorney Sidney Powell told attendees at the conference that “a new inauguration day is set.”
Biden admin to suspend oil, gas leases in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
The Biden administration is suspending oil and gas leases in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as it reviews the environmental impacts of drilling in the remote region.
Evers: Vetoing entire state budget is an option
Gov. Tony Evers refused to rule out the possibility of vetoing the entire state budget that's currently being written by a Republican-controlled legislative committee.
California governor pardons 14 including 2 formerly incarcerated firefighters
The pardon prevents the deportation of Kao Saelee and Bounchan Keola because it wipes clean the decades-old state conviction that is the basis for removal. It allows them to keep their green cards.
Texas House Democrats stage walkout to block controversial GOP voting bill
Texas Democrats pulled off a dramatic, last-ditch walkout in the state House of Representatives on Sunday night to block passage of one of the most restrictive voting bills in the U.S.
Job searches spiked in states cutting unemployment benefits, analysis shows
Job search activity rose by 5% the day each state announced its plan to cut off the sweetened aid, according to Indeed data.