Pro-Israel rally in Lake Park; both sides react to Middle East conflict
Three days after a cease-fire took effect between Israel and Hamas following an 11-day war that left more than 250 people dead, tensions continued to flare in the Middle East Sunday, May 23 and in Milwaukee.
Unemployment work search requirement kicks in
If you're receiving unemployment benefits from the state of Wisconsin, you must now prove you're searching for work. That requirement was waived during the coronavirus pandemic.
Rally supporting Israel in Milwaukee
Three days after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, tensions continued to flare in the Middle East and in Milwaukee.
Accused US Capitol rioters blame insurrection on mob mentality
Christopher Grider said he came to Washington on Jan. 6 with no intention of rioting. But he got caught up in the mob of angry supporters of then-President Donald Trump as they surged into the U.S. Capitol, breaking through police barriers and smashing through doors.
Phone call with US Rep. Debbie Dingell as she recovers from emergency surgery
US Rep. Debbie Dingell underwent emergency surgery for a perforated ulcer Friday night, according to published reports.
CNN drops Rick Santorum over disparaging comments regarding Native American culture
CNN is cutting ties with former Republican senator and current TV analyst Rick Santorum over disparaging comments he made about Native American culture.
Former President Trump plans to hold rally in Florida
Trump said that a rally schedule will be released "relatively soon."
Biden, South Korean President Moon Jae-in meet on North Korean diplomacy
South Korean President Moon Jae-in is hoping Friday's White House meeting with President Joe Biden will lead to renewed diplomatic urgency by the U.S. on curbing North Korea’s nuclear program.
Potential voter fraud cases identified in Wisconsin
Wisconsin election officials identified just over two dozen potential cases of voter fraud in the November presidential election, based on documents obtained Friday by The Associated Press under the state's open records law.
Biden presents GOP with $1.7T infrastructure plan counteroffer
The White House has put forward a $1.7 trillion infrastructure counteroffer to Senate Republicans. The new proposal drops President Joe Biden’s sweeping $2.3 trillion proposal “in the spirit of finding common ground,” White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Friday.
Milwaukee mask mandate ends too soon, some alders say
Too soon? Some Milwaukee Common Council members say the city isn't ready to get rid of its mask ordinance.
Governor pitchs BadgerCare expansion in Milwaukee
Gov. Evers called a special session for Tuesday, May 25, asking the Legislature to expand BadgerCare – but he can't force a debate or vote.
Wisconsin work-search requirement reinstated for unemployed
People getting unemployment benefits will need to prove they are searching for work. Wisconsin waived that requirement during the pandemic. But now, it is reinstated.
NY attorney general: Trump Organization probe is now criminal
The New York attorney general’s office says that it is conducting a criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump’s business empire, expanding what had previously been a civil probe.
Evers: Special session on Medicaid expansion called
Gov. Tony Evers on Wednesday called a special session for the Legislature to expand Medicaid in Wisconsin, a move Republicans have rejected for years.
US State Dept. to recognize birthright citizenship of children born abroad if at least 1 parent is citizen
The change in policy, which used to require a biological relationship, comes after the agency lost several lawsuits involving same-sex couples who sued for their children’s citizenship.
House OKs bill to combat hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Congress has passed legislation aimed at combating hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
$300 unemployment bonus: Wisconsin Republicans want it to end
Wisconsin Republicans want to end the $300-per-week federal unemployment supplement, which they said Tuesday hurts businesses that are struggling to fill vacancies.
Connecticut offers $1K bonus to 10K unemployed people who get full-time job
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said the state will pay $1,000 to the first 10,000 people who complete eight straight weeks of a full-time job, aiming to get long-term unemployed Americans back to work.
Black Historical Society Museum funding stripped from budget
One item that didn't make the 2021 state budget is the Wisconsin Black Historical Society Museum.