DOJ to probe department's seizure of Democrats' data during Trump era

The Justice Department is investigating department actions during the Trump administration after revelations that the DOJ seized phone data from House Democrats in 2018.

G-7 Summit: Biden, world leaders pledge 1B donated COVID-19 vaccines

The Group of Seven, which includes the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Canada, Italy and Japan, will meet from Friday to Sunday in the southwest of England.

Biden administration closes Trump-era agency for victims of immigrant crime

The Biden administration says it has dismantled a Trump-era government agency to help victims of crimes committed by immigrants, a move that symbolizes President Biden's rejection of former President Trump's repeated efforts to link immigrants to crime.

Jill Biden, Kate Middleton meet at UK preschool ahead of G-7 Summit

First lady Jill Biden and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, met for the first time on Friday during President Biden's first trip abroad since taking office.

Senators eye infrastructure deal with $579 billion in new spending

A bipartisan group of senators is eyeing an infrastructure deal with $579 billion in new spending as part of a $1 trillion package

Wisconsin GOP to head to Arizona to watch ballot review

The Maricopa County review has drawn criticism from around the country. The county’s Republican-led board of supervisors called the review a "sham" last month.

Biden, Johnson meet for 1st time to reaffirm ties, manage differences

President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson met Thursday to reaffirm ties between the countries amid their own political differences.

Wisconsin election, voting bills approved by Senate

The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Senate on Wednesday, June 9 passed several election-related bills – mostly along party lines.

White House drops Trump-era orders trying to ban TikTok, WeChat

The White House dropped Trump-era orders trying to ban TikTok and WeChat and will conduct its own review aimed at identifying national security risks.

Wisconsin Republicans seek to shield state gun owners

Future federal laws that would ban or restrict the use of guns could not be enforced in Wisconsin under a Republican-backed bill up for approval in the state Assembly Wednesday.

Wisconsin Legislature votes to end extra unemployment

The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature voted Wednesday to eliminate a $300-a-week federal bonus for unemployed people, a measure that Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has made clear he's likely to veto.

Bill to boost semiconductor production passed by Senate

The Senate overwhelmingly approved a bill Tuesday that aims to boost U.S. semiconductor production and the development of artificial intelligence and other technology in the face of growing international competition, most notably from China.

Harris defends comments on migration spike during visit to Mexico

Vice President Kamala Harris has brushed off questions about her decision not to visit the U.S.-Mexico border as part of her work to address the spike in migration to the U.S.

French President Macron slapped in face during small town visit

French President Emmanuel Macron denounced “violence” and “stupidity” after he was slapped in the face Tuesday by a man during a visit to a small town in southeastern France.

Biden to launch task force to address bottlenecks in supply chains

The Biden administration is forming a task force to address the bottlenecks in the semiconductor, construction, transportation and agriculture sectors.

Wisconsin lawmaker compares museum's mask policy to Nazis

A Wisconsin state lawmaker compared a nonprofit children's museum's mask policy to the Nazi Party in a social media post that generated outrage and calls for an apology.

'Unprecedented' revenue growth forecast for Wisconsin budget

Wisconsin's state budget is projected to see “unprecedented” revenue growth of $4.4 billion above previous estimates by the middle of 2023.

US threatens legal action against Texas on shelter closures

The Biden administration threatened Monday to pursue legal action if Texas Gov. Greg Abbott doesn’t rescind his order shutting down federally funded shelters that house migrant children who cross the U.S.-Mexico border without their parents.

Republican vote on building projects: $2.4 billion in the fray

Republicans in control of the Wisconsin Legislature's budget committee were slated to vote Tuesday on whether to approve Gov. Tony Evers' plans to spend $2.4 billion on building projects over the next two years.