Facebook Oversight Board member criticizes indefinite Trump ban: 'Their rules are in shambles'
A member of Facebook's Oversight Board criticized the platform in the wake of its indefinite ban on former President Donald Trump, saying Facebook's rules are in "shambles" and that the company "exercises too much power."
Catholic bishops debate if Biden should receive communion given abortion stance
There’s a deep gulf between Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco and Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego in the high-stakes debate over whether politicians who support abortion rights should be denied Communion
Ransomware attack prompts operations halt at major US pipeline
The operator of a major pipeline system that transports fuel across the East Coast says it's been victimized by a ransomware attack and has halted all pipeline operations to deal with the threat.
Milwaukee Water Works worker shortage worries
Milwaukee's budget dilemma is causing a potential staffing shortage in the water department. More than 150 employees are expected to leave over the next few years.
U.S. congressional delegation gets look at progress at Fort Hood
A congressional delegation comprised of U.S. Representatives from across the country are getting updates about Operation People First.
Republicans to scrap Evers’ priorities, start writing budget
Hundreds of Gov. Tony Evers' priorities, including legalizing marijuana and raising $1 billion in taxes, were going to be killed by the Legislature's Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee.
Biden nullifies rule that made it easier to classify gig workers as contractors
The Biden administration nullified a Trump-era rule Wednesday that would have made it easier to classify workers as independent contractors.
Milwaukee student meets VP Kamala Harris
A Milwaukee fifth-grader gained national attention after speaking during a roundtable with Vice President Kamala Harris.
Biden says restaurants are at ‘top of the list’ to receive more COVID-19 aid
President Biden said right now only about a quarter of restaurant owners in the country are expected to return to normal operations within the next six months. He’s hoping his American Rescue Plan can change that.
UWM lab hosts VP Harris
It was Kamala Harris' first visit to Milwaukee since taking office.
Judge orders DOJ to release memo on Trump obstruction during Russia investigation
A federal judge has ordered the release of a legal memorandum the Trump-era Justice Department prepared for then-Attorney General William Barr before he announced his conclusion that President Donald Trump had not obstructed justice during the Russia investigation.
House GOP leader shares concern over Liz Cheney's 'ability to carry out her job' amid barbs with Trump
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is stepping up the pressure on Liz Cheney, describing concerns by rank-and-file Republicans about “her ability to carry out her job” after she traded insults with former President Donald Trump.
Council OKs harassment policy change to include Milwaukee politicians
The Milwaukee Common Council approved directing the city's anti-harassment and intimidation policy to be changed to include elected officials.
‘They’re not going to be a party’: Bush warns GOP against ‘White Anglo-Saxon Protestantism’ exclusivity
Former President George W. Bush repeated his criticism of the Republican Party, warning members the GOP will cease to exist if they choose to isolate themselves from other races and cultures.
Disabled Wisconsin lawmaker asks to take part remotely
A disabled Democratic lawmaker has asked Assembly Republicans to allow him to participate in floor sessions remotely.
Kamala Harris visits Milwaukee Tuesday; once called Wisconsin home
Wisconsin prepares to welcome history’s first woman vice president when Kamala Harris travels to Milwaukee Tuesday.
American Rescue Plan could make 2021 tax bill $0 for those making less than $75K
According to a recent report from Congress’ Joint Committee on Taxation, Americans who make between $75,000 and $100,000 a year will pay an average tax rate of just 1.8%, while Americans making less than $75,000 may owe nothing in federal taxes for 2021.
Jenner says transgender girls in women’s sports is ‘unfair’
Jenner, a 1976 decathlon Olympic gold medalist who came out as a transgender woman in 2015, told a TMZ reporter on Saturday that it’s “a question of fairness.”
‘We followed bin Laden to the gates of hell — and we got him’: Biden reflects on 10th anniversary of raid
On Sunday, President Joe Biden marked 10 years since Osama bin Laden was killed by U.S. Special Forces by releasing a statement, reflecting on one of the biggest accomplishments of the Obama administration.
Attempt to censure Romney for Trump impeachment votes fails
Utah Republicans booed Sen. Mitt Romney but ultimately rejected a motion to censure him for his votes at President Donald Trump's impeachment trials.