Wisconsin elections: Governor opposes constitutional amendment
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers promised to fight a proposed constitutional amendment supported that would change election law.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers promised to fight a proposed constitutional amendment supported that would change election law.
Biden signs $768B defense spending bill into law
“The Act provides vital benefits and enhances access to justice for military personnel and their families, and includes critical authorities to support our country’s national defense,” President Joe Biden said in a statement.
“The Act provides vital benefits and enhances access to justice for military personnel and their families, and includes critical authorities to support our country’s national defense,” President Joe Biden said in a statement.
Lena Taylor joins Milwaukee mayoral race, Chris Larson eyes run
The runner-up in the 2020 mayoral race is running to finish the term she lost. State Senator Lena Taylor is the eighth person running for Milwaukee mayor.
The runner-up in the 2020 mayoral race is running to finish the term she lost. State Senator Lena Taylor is the eighth person running for Milwaukee mayor.
Putin to consider options if West declines guarantees on Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Sunday he would ponder a slew of options if the West fails to meet his push for security guarantees precluding NATO's expansion to Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Sunday he would ponder a slew of options if the West fails to meet his push for security guarantees precluding NATO's expansion to Ukraine.
Roe v. Wade lawyer dies, former student says; as Supreme Court reconsiders landmark abortion case
Sarah Weddington became the youngest person to argue before the Supreme Court at 27.
Sarah Weddington became the youngest person to argue before the Supreme Court at 27.
US will lift travel ban on southern African countries on Dec. 31
The Nov. 29 ban barred nearly all non-U.S. citizens who had recently been in South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique and Malawi.
The Nov. 29 ban barred nearly all non-U.S. citizens who had recently been in South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique and Malawi.
Milwaukee violence, reckless driving acting mayor's top priorities
Milwaukee's gun violence and reckless driving are the top priorities of Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson, who said during his swearing-in ceremony: "I understand the root causes because that’s where I’m from. That’s what I’ve lived. I drive these streets, and I got the bullet hole in my car to prove it.”
Milwaukee's gun violence and reckless driving are the top priorities of Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson, who said during his swearing-in ceremony: "I understand the root causes because that’s where I’m from. That’s what I’ve lived. I drive these streets, and I got the bullet hole in my car to prove it.”
Lena Taylor suspends lieutenant governor campaign
Wisconsin State Sen. Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) is suspending her campaign for lieutenant governor, it was announced Thursday, Dec. 23.
Wisconsin State Sen. Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) is suspending her campaign for lieutenant governor, it was announced Thursday, Dec. 23.
Wisconsin election investigation: Attorney pushes to block subpoena
A state attorney representing Wisconsin's chief elections administrator worked to persuade a judge to block a subpoena issued by Michael Gableman.
A state attorney representing Wisconsin's chief elections administrator worked to persuade a judge to block a subpoena issued by Michael Gableman.
Biden signs bill blocking Chinese goods made by forced labor
The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act is the latest in a series of intensifying U.S. penalties against China for alleged abuses.
The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act is the latest in a series of intensifying U.S. penalties against China for alleged abuses.
Acting Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson sworn in
At his high school alma mater, Cavalier Johnson addressed the challenges ahead – in what is essentially a four-month audition for the role and oath he hopes to recite, again, this coming spring.
At his high school alma mater, Cavalier Johnson addressed the challenges ahead – in what is essentially a four-month audition for the role and oath he hopes to recite, again, this coming spring.
Time capsule hidden beneath Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond opened after 130 years
A rust-colored 1875 almanac, a cloth envelope and a silver coin were found Wednesday in a time capsule that lay hidden beneath a towering statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in Virginia for more than 130 years.
A rust-colored 1875 almanac, a cloth envelope and a silver coin were found Wednesday in a time capsule that lay hidden beneath a towering statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in Virginia for more than 130 years.
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett resigns
Tom Barrett resigned as Milwaukee mayor as he prepares to become the U.S. ambassador to Luxembourg.
Tom Barrett resigned as Milwaukee mayor as he prepares to become the U.S. ambassador to Luxembourg.
Supreme Court to hold special session on Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandates
The Supreme Court says it will hold a special session in just over two weeks to hear arguments on the Biden administration’s vaccine or testing requirement for large employers and a separate vaccine requirement for health care workers.
The Supreme Court says it will hold a special session in just over two weeks to hear arguments on the Biden administration’s vaccine or testing requirement for large employers and a separate vaccine requirement for health care workers.
Wisconsin lawsuit seeks voter reinstatement for 31K after purge
A federal lawsuit seeks to have the Wisconsin Elections Commission reinstate voter registrations for nearly 32,000 people who were deactivated.
A federal lawsuit seeks to have the Wisconsin Elections Commission reinstate voter registrations for nearly 32,000 people who were deactivated.
Jan. 6 House committee seeking information from Rep. Jim Jordan
A committee investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection has requested an interview and information from congressman Jim Jordan of Ohio.
A committee investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection has requested an interview and information from congressman Jim Jordan of Ohio.
Nearly $100B in COVID-19 relief funds stolen, Secret Service says
Most of that figure comes from unemployment fraud. The Labor Department reported about $87 billion in unemployment benefits could have been paid improperly, with a significant portion attributable to fraud.
Most of that figure comes from unemployment fraud. The Labor Department reported about $87 billion in unemployment benefits could have been paid improperly, with a significant portion attributable to fraud.
Army veteran wore a wire, risked his life for 10 years to expose Florida's KKK
For nearly 10 years, U.S. Army veteran Joseph Moore lived a double life -- attending secret meetings and participating in cross burnings while donning a white robe and hood with the Ku Klux Klan in north Florida. But he also wore something else: a wire for the FBI. He helped foil at least two murder plots and exposed Klan members working as law enforcement officers throughout Florida. And his efforts nearly got him killed.
For nearly 10 years, U.S. Army veteran Joseph Moore lived a double life -- attending secret meetings and participating in cross burnings while donning a white robe and hood with the Ku Klux Klan in north Florida. But he also wore something else: a wire for the FBI. He helped foil at least two murder plots and exposed Klan members working as law enforcement officers throughout Florida. And his efforts nearly got him killed.
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett resigns; 'Honor and privilege of my life'
Tom Barrett resigned as Milwaukee mayor as he prepares to become the U.S. ambassador to Luxembourg.
Tom Barrett resigned as Milwaukee mayor as he prepares to become the U.S. ambassador to Luxembourg.
Milwaukee Mayor Barrett resignation plans Wednesday
On Wednesday, we'll learn more about Tom Barrett's plan to resign as Milwaukee mayor.
On Wednesday, we'll learn more about Tom Barrett's plan to resign as Milwaukee mayor.