Karine Jean-Pierre makes history as first openly gay woman to deliver White House press briefing
Karine Jean-Pierre is also only the second Black woman in history to take on the role of principal deputy press secretary.
Karine Jean-Pierre is also only the second Black woman in history to take on the role of principal deputy press secretary.
Wisconsin bills banning transgender athletes opposed
Republican-backed bills that would prohibit transgender athletes in Wisconsin from participating in girls' and women's sports teams met with broad opposition Wednesday.
Republican-backed bills that would prohibit transgender athletes in Wisconsin from participating in girls' and women's sports teams met with broad opposition Wednesday.
Hearing on UW abortion ban to be held by Wisconsin Republicans
All University of Wisconsin System and UW health workers would be banned from performing abortions or training others to perform abortions under a Republican bill up for a public hearing Wednesday in a state legislative committee.
All University of Wisconsin System and UW health workers would be banned from performing abortions or training others to perform abortions under a Republican bill up for a public hearing Wednesday in a state legislative committee.
Sen. Larson announces campaign for US Senate
Democratic state Sen. Chris Larson, of Milwaukee, is preparing to join an already crowded field of candidates for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Republican Sen. Ron Johnson.
Democratic state Sen. Chris Larson, of Milwaukee, is preparing to join an already crowded field of candidates for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Republican Sen. Ron Johnson.
Special session on Medicaid expansion killed by Wisconsin GOP
Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature on Tuesday convened and within seconds ended a special session called by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers to expand Medicaid.
Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature on Tuesday convened and within seconds ended a special session called by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers to expand Medicaid.
Biden to meet Putin face-to-face for Geneva summit in June
President Joe Biden will hold a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin on June 16 in Geneva, a face-to-face meeting that comes amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Russia.
President Joe Biden will hold a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin on June 16 in Geneva, a face-to-face meeting that comes amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Russia.
‘We need data’: White House supports probe into COVID-19 origin
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said the White House supports an independent investigation into COVID-19’s origin after Wuhan researchers were reportedly hospitalized with COVID-like symptoms months before the pandemic.
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said the White House supports an independent investigation into COVID-19’s origin after Wuhan researchers were reportedly hospitalized with COVID-like symptoms months before the pandemic.
Voter fraud: Nearly 30 cases referred to Wisconsin prosecutors
Municipal clerks have referred nearly 30 people to prosecutors for voting illegally in the presidential election out of 3.3 million votes cast.
Municipal clerks have referred nearly 30 people to prosecutors for voting illegally in the presidential election out of 3.3 million votes cast.
Pro-Israel rally in Lake Park; both sides react to Middle East conflict
Three days after a cease-fire took effect between Israel and Hamas following an 11-day war that left more than 250 people dead, tensions continued to flare in the Middle East Sunday, May 23 and in Milwaukee.
Three days after a cease-fire took effect between Israel and Hamas following an 11-day war that left more than 250 people dead, tensions continued to flare in the Middle East Sunday, May 23 and in Milwaukee.
Unemployment work search requirement kicks in
If you're receiving unemployment benefits from the state of Wisconsin, you must now prove you're searching for work. That requirement was waived during the coronavirus pandemic.
If you're receiving unemployment benefits from the state of Wisconsin, you must now prove you're searching for work. That requirement was waived during the coronavirus pandemic.
Rally supporting Israel in Milwaukee
Three days after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, tensions continued to flare in the Middle East and in Milwaukee.
Three days after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, tensions continued to flare in the Middle East and in Milwaukee.
Accused US Capitol rioters blame insurrection on mob mentality
Christopher Grider said he came to Washington on Jan. 6 with no intention of rioting. But he got caught up in the mob of angry supporters of then-President Donald Trump as they surged into the U.S. Capitol, breaking through police barriers and smashing through doors.
Christopher Grider said he came to Washington on Jan. 6 with no intention of rioting. But he got caught up in the mob of angry supporters of then-President Donald Trump as they surged into the U.S. Capitol, breaking through police barriers and smashing through doors.
Phone call with US Rep. Debbie Dingell as she recovers from emergency surgery
US Rep. Debbie Dingell underwent emergency surgery for a perforated ulcer Friday night, according to published reports.
US Rep. Debbie Dingell underwent emergency surgery for a perforated ulcer Friday night, according to published reports.
CNN drops Rick Santorum over disparaging comments regarding Native American culture
CNN is cutting ties with former Republican senator and current TV analyst Rick Santorum over disparaging comments he made about Native American culture.
CNN is cutting ties with former Republican senator and current TV analyst Rick Santorum over disparaging comments he made about Native American culture.
Former President Trump plans to hold rally in Florida
Trump said that a rally schedule will be released "relatively soon."
Trump said that a rally schedule will be released "relatively soon."
Biden, South Korean President Moon Jae-in meet on North Korean diplomacy
South Korean President Moon Jae-in is hoping Friday's White House meeting with President Joe Biden will lead to renewed diplomatic urgency by the U.S. on curbing North Korea’s nuclear program.
South Korean President Moon Jae-in is hoping Friday's White House meeting with President Joe Biden will lead to renewed diplomatic urgency by the U.S. on curbing North Korea’s nuclear program.
Potential voter fraud cases identified in Wisconsin
Wisconsin election officials identified just over two dozen potential cases of voter fraud in the November presidential election, based on documents obtained Friday by The Associated Press under the state's open records law.
Wisconsin election officials identified just over two dozen potential cases of voter fraud in the November presidential election, based on documents obtained Friday by The Associated Press under the state's open records law.
Biden presents GOP with $1.7T infrastructure plan counteroffer
The White House has put forward a $1.7 trillion infrastructure counteroffer to Senate Republicans. The new proposal drops President Joe Biden’s sweeping $2.3 trillion proposal “in the spirit of finding common ground,” White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Friday.
The White House has put forward a $1.7 trillion infrastructure counteroffer to Senate Republicans. The new proposal drops President Joe Biden’s sweeping $2.3 trillion proposal “in the spirit of finding common ground,” White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Friday.
Milwaukee mask mandate ends too soon, some alders say
Too soon? Some Milwaukee Common Council members say the city isn't ready to get rid of its mask ordinance.
Too soon? Some Milwaukee Common Council members say the city isn't ready to get rid of its mask ordinance.
Governor pitchs BadgerCare expansion in Milwaukee
Gov. Evers called a special session for Tuesday, May 25, asking the Legislature to expand BadgerCare – but he can't force a debate or vote.
Gov. Evers called a special session for Tuesday, May 25, asking the Legislature to expand BadgerCare – but he can't force a debate or vote.