Harris asserts 'progress' made amid 'tough' situation at US-Mexico border

Vice President Kamala Harris has used her first trip to the U.S.-Mexico border since taking office to call for an end to political “rhetoric” and “infighting” over immigration, an issue that Republicans have been eager to weaponize against her.

Biden celebrates Pride Month, names special envoy for LGBTQ rights

President Joe Biden named a U.S. special diplomatic envoy for LGBTQ rights and gave remarks to celebrate Pride Month at the White House.

Pence says he's 'proud' of role certifying 2020 election results

Former Vice President Mike Pence defended his role in certifying the 2020 election results and said he is “proud” of his own actions on Jan. 6.

Pelosi creates panel to investigate attack on US Capitol

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made it official Thursday that she is creating a special committee to investigate the attack on the Capitol, saying it is "imperative that we seek the truth.”

House Republicans form group to address climate change

An all-GOP House group aims to educate fellow Republicans on climate change and advance market-based policies to counter Democratic proposals.

Wisconsin tourism gets financial help, $140M from stimulus funds

Wisconsin's tourism and entertainment businesses, hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, are getting some financial help to recover.

Nationwide eviction moratorium extended by CDC for 30 days

Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, extended the evictions moratorium until July 31. It had been scheduled to end June 30.

Biden to urge vaccination in NC as US likely to miss original July 4 goal

President Joe Biden will visit N. Carolina to urge COVID-19 vaccines in the region as the White House expects to just narrowly miss his July 4 goal.

Water Street violence: Milwaukee Aldermen worry city not doing enough

As thousands flood downtown Milwaukee to cheer on the Bucks, some aldermen say the city is not doing enough to keep people safe.

No licenses for braiding hair: Wisconsin Senate

People would be allowed to braid hair without a license under a bipartisan bill the Wisconsin Senate sent to Gov. Tony Evers on Wednesday.

Wisconsin Senate passes gun sanctuary bill

Police in Wisconsin would be prohibited from enforcing any future federal laws banning or restricting the use of guns under a bill the state Senate sent to Gov. Tony Evers Wednesday.

Wisconsin jail inmates denied voting rights: report

Thousands of Wisconsin jail inmates, though not all, were denied their constitutional right to vote in the 2020 election, according to a report from several voting rights groups.

Biden: DOJ, ATF will revoke licenses of gun dealers who exploit loopholes

President Joe Biden unveiled a new plan to combat gun violence, placing increased responsibility on gun dealers while providing funding to cities that need additional police support.

Harris to make 1st visit to US-Mexico border Friday

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to make her first visit to the U.S.-Mexico border since taking office.

Former Senator John Warner remembered at funeral service in DC

Former Senator John W. Warner of Virginia will be remembered by friends, family and leaders Wednesday at a funeral service at Washington National Cathedral in D.C.

Local redistricting delay: Wisconsin Senate Republicans OK bill

The Wisconsin Senate was slated to take up a Republican bill Wednesday that would delay local governments’ redistricting efforts.

DOJ to target gun trafficking in Biden's push against violent crimes

President Joe Biden is expected to announce a partnership between federal law enforcement and local police to help combat a rising tide of violent crime.

For the People Act: Voting rights bill fails to advance in Senate

Democratic senators didn’t obtain enough votes Tuesday to take up debate on a bill that addressed voting rights for Americans.