Barrett to Luxembourg: Milwaukee mayor change looms

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate his role ambassador to Luxembourg. Changes are coming for the mayoral post.

Cavalier Johnson talks Milwaukee mayor race

Common Council President Cavalier Johnson holds a news conference Friday afternoon at the Sherman Phoenix.

Biden, Manchin at odds over $2T social spending bill, AP source says

According to a person familiar with the talks, President Joe Biden and Sen. Joe Manchin are said to be sharply divided over Democrats’ huge social and environmental bill.

Jill Biden visits Waukesha, Children's Wisconsin after parade attack
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The first lady went to the memorial in Waukesha's Veterans Park where many have left flowers, teddy bears and candles in honor of the six people killed and more than 60 who were injured.

Milwaukee Mayor Barrett to Luxembourg, Senate committee approves

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is one step closer to becoming the U.S. ambassador to Luxembourg. A Senate committee approved his nomination.

Wisconsin redistricting: Evers submits maps to court

Gov. Tony Evers on Wednesday submitted redistricting plans to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The maps would still maintain Republican majorities.

Vos: Wisconsin election investigation to go longer, cost more

Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said the investigation he ordered into the 2020 presidential election will spill into 2021 and cost more money.

Greater Milwaukee Committee: Evers' Cabinet member to lead

Wisconsin Department of Administration Secretary Joel Brennan will be leaving the governor's Cabinet to head the private sector civic organization.

US debt ceiling: Congress sends Biden $2.5T increase, avoiding default

Congress averted a debt default early Wednesday after Democratic majorities voted to send a $2.5 trillion debt ceiling increase to Biden over Republican opposition.

House votes to hold Trump aide Mark Meadows in contempt in Jan. 6 probe

The House has voted to hold former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows in contempt of Congress after he ceased to cooperate with the Jan. 6 committee investigating the Capitol insurrection.

Milwaukee aldermanic district maps may be redrawn after veto

Milwaukee's aldermanic district maps may still be redrawn. The Common Council unanimously voted to sustain the mayor's veto regarding the maps.

Jill Biden visiting Wisconsin; parade survivor wants action

First lady Jill Biden will visit Waukesha on Wednesday – joined by second gentlemen Douglas Emhoff and U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy.

Wisconsin election probe: Attorney general calls for GOP opposition

Wisconsin's Democratic attorney general praised a Republican legislator for speaking out against a GOP-ordered investigation into the 2020 election.

2024 Republican National Convention: Milwaukee submits bid to host

Milwaukee officially bids to host the 2024 Republican National Convention. VISIT Milwaukee confirms to FOX6 it has submitted its bid.

No US troops will be punished for errant drone strike that killed Afghan civilians

No U.S. troops involved in the August drone strike that killed innocent Kabul civilians and children will face disciplinary action, U.S. defense officials said Monday.

US Supreme Court rejects appeal over press access in Wisconsin

The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from a conservative think tank over Gov. Tony Evers’ decision to exclude the group’s writers from press briefings.

California governor pledges new gun control law modeled off of Texas abortion law

Governor Gavin Newsom announced he’s working on a bill that would allow people to sue the makers and sellers of assault weapons. The move comes after the Supreme Court upheld Texas’ controversial abortion law, which allows people to sue abortion clinics and anyone else who aids in an abortion.

Florida Democrats plot for 2022 as GOP voting numbers grow

In Florida, for the first time in modern history, registered Republican voters outnumber Democrats. Gov. Ron DeSantis is heading into a reelection campaign buoyed by a national profile and a cash reserve unmatched by any Democratic challenger.