Senate poll: Barnes leads Milwaukee County Democrats

A first public poll of Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for U.S. Senate reveals Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes leading the crowded field.

CDC orders new 60-day eviction moratorium amid COVID-19 surge

The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved a renewed, 60-day eviction moratorium that would protect areas where 90% of the U.S. population lives on Tuesday.

Missouri governor pardons St. Louis couple who waved guns at BLM protesters

The Republican governor announced Tuesday that he pardoned Mark and Patricia McCloskey, who pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges in June.

Larson suspends US Senate campaign

State Sen. Chris Larson (D-Milwaukee) announced on Tuesday, Aug. 3 that he has decided to suspend his campaign for United States Senate.

DNC seeks 2024 host city, Milwaukee urged to once again apply

The Democratic National Committee invites Milwaukee to once again make a bid to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention.

Sen. Lindsey Graham tests positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated

Sen. Lindsey Graham said on Monday that he is being placed under quarantine for 10 days after contracting COVID-19, despite being vaccinated.

Senate unveils $1T bipartisan infrastructure bill after weekend session

Senators unveiled a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package, made up of some 2,700 pages following a rare weekend session.

Eviction proceedings can move forward for 1st time since September
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The Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) ban on most evictions ended on Saturday, July 31. The moratorium had been extended multiple times since it was issued in September. The ban was last extended in June for what the CDC said would be the final time.

US shot putter Raven Saunders makes 'X' in podium pose after winning silver

When asked what the "X" meant, Raven Saunders, who is openly gay, has contemplated suicide and seen poverty and depression, explained: ”It's the intersection of where all people who are oppressed meet."

USA's Gwen Berry says she's 'earned the right to wear this uniform'

There are 600 Americans participating in the Tokyo Olympics, and Gwen Berry, who made negative headlines last month, says she is as proud as anyone wearing the red, white, and blue uniform of the United States.

Eviction ban expires, anger mounts

Anger and frustration mounted in Congress over the weekend as a nationwide eviction moratorium expired during a surge in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Senate convenes in rare weekend session to debate infrastructure bill

The Senate convened for a rare weekend session to continue debate on the bill that will greatly expand spending on roads, bridges and mass transit if passed.

Trump pressured DOJ to declare 2020 election 'corrupt,' handwritten notes reveal

According to notes penned by Richard Donoghue, Trump encouraged the Department of Justice to declare the results of the 2020 election “corrupt” during a Dec. 27 phone call.

Trump's tax returns must be turned over to Congress, DOJ says

The DOJ says the Treasury Department must provide former President Donald Trump’s tax returns to the House Ways and Means Committee.

Federal eviction moratorium: Biden calls on Congress to extend expiring rule

The White House announced that a nationwide ban on evictions will expire July 31, saying its hands are tied and called on Congress to extend it.

Harris releases strategy to tackle 'root causes' of migration spike

Vice President Kamala Harris released a plan to address the “root causes” of migration amid a surge at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Infrastructure bill: Biden, senators reach $1T deal

President Joe Biden and a bipartisan group of senators reached agreement Wednesday on a $1 trillion national infrastructure package, and the Senate appeared ready to begin consideration of the key part of the administration's agenda.