Georgia congresswoman files Articles of Impeachment against Biden
Newly-elected Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said she made good on her promise to file Articles of Impeachment against President Joe Biden on his second day of office.
Student loan payment pause extended through Sept. 30 by Biden executive orders
After an executive order by President Joe Biden, the U.S. Department of Education will extend the pause on student loan payments and collections until Sept. 30, 2021.
Governor Evers defends vaccine distribution as eligible group expands
Gov. Tony Evers defended Wisconsin's vaccination efforts in the face of increasing Republican criticism Thursday while urging patience because the number of people eligible will expand exponentially next week.
President Biden proposes 5-year extension of Russian nuclear arms treaty
The Biden administration is proposing to Russia a five-year extension of the New START treaty limiting the number of U.S. and Russian strategic nuclear weapons, U.S. officials said Thursday.
Biden signs 10 executive orders on pandemic, warns things will ‘get worse before they get better’
On his second day as commander in chief, President Joe Biden signed 10 executive orders aimed at getting the COVID-19 pandemic under control, but issued a stark warning to Americans: “Things are going to continue to get worse before they get better.”
Biden to keep FBI Director Christopher Wray
The White House press secretary says President Joe Biden has confidence in FBI Director Chris Wray and plans to keep him in the job.
VP Harris's AKA sorors 'overtaken by emotion' during inauguration
Vice President Kamala Harris broke barriers when she took the oath to hold the nation's second-highest office -- and her sorority sisters with Alpha Kappa Alpha celebrated.
President Biden expected to mandate masks on planes, in airports as part of executive order
Biden’s planned order is welcomed by a number of airline industry groups.
Under Biden, world leaders hope for renewed US cooperation
World leaders welcomed into their ranks the new U.S. President Joe Biden, noting their most pressing problems, including the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change, require multilateral cooperation, an approach his predecessor Donald Trump ridiculed.
Oval Office decor gets makeover for new Biden administration
The Biden administration has removed the military flags that had been on display in the Oval Office during Donald Trump's term. Most presidents have only displayed two flags behind the Resolute Desk: the American flag and the presidential seal.
Proud Boys organizer arrested in Florida on charges related to Capitol riot
A self-described organizer of the far-right nationalist group the Proud Boys was arrested in Florida on Wednesday for alleged ties to the riot at the U.S. Capitol earlier this month.
Jen Psaki, Biden’s new White House press secretary, vows ‘truth and transparency’ in 1st briefing
In a move toward transparency, Jen Psaki, President Joe Biden’s new White House press secretary, held the administration’s first press briefing Wednesday evening after Biden’s inauguration.
Wisconsin lawmakers introduce police reform package
Two Republican lawmakers introduced legislation Wednesday designed to reform police use-of-force policies and investigations, including proposals that would ban training on chokeholds, punish municipalities that defund police departments, and create a board to investigate officer-involved deaths and injuries.
Senate confirms Biden nominee Avril Haines as director of national intelligence
The Senate voted to confirm Avril Haines Wednesday as the new director of national intelligence, giving President Joe Biden the first member of his Cabinet.
Milwaukee Latinos weigh-in on Biden-Harris inauguration
Latinos in Milwaukee weighed-in on the new Biden-Harris administration on Wednesday, Jan. 20 -- Inauguration Day 2021.
Biden enters new territory as nation's 2nd Catholic president
For the first time since John F. Kennedy's inauguration 60 years ago today, the U.S. is again led by a Catholic president.
Biden signs executive orders on COVID-19, immigration, rejoining Paris climate accord and WHO
In his first hours as president, President Joe Biden signed a series of executive actions that reversed his predecessor’s orders on immigration, climate change and handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
'White Rock' spring water at 1897 inauguration put Waukesha on the map
As President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were sworn in Wednesday, Jan. 20 in Washington, D.C., some in Waukesha recalled an inauguration more than 100 years ago, and a specific inaugural event that made Waukesha the toast of the town.
Milwaukee welcomes Harris as VP: 'A woman who represents all of us'
Kamala Harris made history Wednesday, Jan. 20 when she was sworn in as America's first female vice president. The new chapter was celebrated nationwide, including in Milwaukee.
Democrats gain Senate control as new members sworn in, VP Kamala Harris presides
Three new senators were sworn into office Wednesday after President Joe Biden's inauguration, securing the majority for Democrats in the Senate and across a unified government.