Donald Rumsfeld, former defense secretary at helm of 2 wars, dead at 88
Two-time defense secretary Donald Rumsfeld, who oversaw the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan and the 2003 overthrow of Saddam Hussein in Iraq during his tenure, has died at the age of 88.
Two-time defense secretary Donald Rumsfeld, who oversaw the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan and the 2003 overthrow of Saddam Hussein in Iraq during his tenure, has died at the age of 88.
Teen drivers test waiver eliminated by Wisconsin Assembly
Teen drivers will have to take road tests again to obtain their licenses thanks to changes Assembly Republicans made to the state late Tuesday evening.
Teen drivers will have to take road tests again to obtain their licenses thanks to changes Assembly Republicans made to the state late Tuesday evening.
Wisconsin bill would require cursive education
Is it a lost art or an antiquated form of communication? The debate over cursive requirements in schools has reignited after a bill that stalled in the Senate during the coronavirus pandemic gets new life.
Is it a lost art or an antiquated form of communication? The debate over cursive requirements in schools has reignited after a bill that stalled in the Senate during the coronavirus pandemic gets new life.
Racine Mobile Elections Vehicle rolled out after 2020 vote
City of Racine leaders rolled out a first-of-its-kind vehicle Tuesday, June 29, the “Mobile Elections Vehicle."
City of Racine leaders rolled out a first-of-its-kind vehicle Tuesday, June 29, the “Mobile Elections Vehicle."
Biden in Wisconsin: Infrastructure deal on the docket in La Crosse
President Joe Biden will look to sell voters on the economic benefits of the $973 billion infrastructure package while in Wisconsin on Tuesday.
President Joe Biden will look to sell voters on the economic benefits of the $973 billion infrastructure package while in Wisconsin on Tuesday.
President Joe Biden, First Lady will visit Surfside condo collapse site Thursday
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will travel to Surfside on Thursday to visit with the families of Surfside condo collapse victims.
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will travel to Surfside on Thursday to visit with the families of Surfside condo collapse victims.
Wisconsin Legislature considers state budget in final votes
Debate over the Republican-written $87 billion state budget begins in the Legislature on Tuesday, with the final votes to send the document to Gov. Tony Evers.
Debate over the Republican-written $87 billion state budget begins in the Legislature on Tuesday, with the final votes to send the document to Gov. Tony Evers.
California bans government travel to 5 additional states due to new anti-LGBTQ+ laws
California is restricting state-funded government travel to Arkansas, Florida, Montana, North Dakota, and West Virginia as a "result of new anti-LGBTQ+ legislation recently enacted in each state," California Attorney General Rob Bonta said Monday.
California is restricting state-funded government travel to Arkansas, Florida, Montana, North Dakota, and West Virginia as a "result of new anti-LGBTQ+ legislation recently enacted in each state," California Attorney General Rob Bonta said Monday.
Sen. Johnson speaks on COVID vaccine adverse reactions
Some people say the COVID-19 vaccines led to serious side effects – and Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wisconsin) hosted a few of them in Milwaukee on Monday, June 28.
Some people say the COVID-19 vaccines led to serious side effects – and Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wisconsin) hosted a few of them in Milwaukee on Monday, June 28.
Pentagon says U.S. military attacked Iran-backed groups along Iraq-Syria border on Sunday
"At President Biden's direction, U.S. military forces earlier this evening conducted defensive precision airstrikes against facilities used by Iran-backed militia groups in the Iraq-Syria border region," the Pentagon said.
"At President Biden's direction, U.S. military forces earlier this evening conducted defensive precision airstrikes against facilities used by Iran-backed militia groups in the Iraq-Syria border region," the Pentagon said.
Gwen Berry turns from flag as national anthem plays at Olympic trials
Hammer thrower Gwen Berry placed her left hand on her hip and took a quarter-turn so she was facing the stands, not the flag, while the national anthem played.
Hammer thrower Gwen Berry placed her left hand on her hip and took a quarter-turn so she was facing the stands, not the flag, while the national anthem played.
Biden administration cancels $500M of student loan debt: This is who qualifies
The U.S. Department of Education, under the direction of President Joe Biden, recently announced that the 18,000 students who were defrauded by ITT Technical Institute will have their student loans forgiven.
The U.S. Department of Education, under the direction of President Joe Biden, recently announced that the 18,000 students who were defrauded by ITT Technical Institute will have their student loans forgiven.
Ron Johnson: Biden will ‘get an earful’ if he listens to Wisconsin employers
Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisc., hopes President Joe Biden will listen to Wisconsin employers as businesses grapple with an ongoing labor shortage, arguing the president will "get an earful" during ‘Fox & Friends’ Sunday.
Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisc., hopes President Joe Biden will listen to Wisconsin employers as businesses grapple with an ongoing labor shortage, arguing the president will "get an earful" during ‘Fox & Friends’ Sunday.
Trump takes stage in Ohio, repeats false election claims
Former President Donald Trump reprised his election grievances and baseless claims of fraud as he returned to the rally stage Saturday.
Former President Donald Trump reprised his election grievances and baseless claims of fraud as he returned to the rally stage Saturday.
Ron Johnson to deliver remarks at state GOP convention
The annual gathering of party faithful got underway Friday afternoon at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells. Johnson was expected to address the convention during a morning session Saturday.
The annual gathering of party faithful got underway Friday afternoon at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells. Johnson was expected to address the convention during a morning session Saturday.
House GOP leader meets with Capitol Police officers over Jan. 6 riots
A police officer who was injured in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection confronted House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy in a meeting on Friday, asking him to publicly denounce statements by GOP members who have voted against honoring police and downplayed the violence of the attack.
A police officer who was injured in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection confronted House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy in a meeting on Friday, asking him to publicly denounce statements by GOP members who have voted against honoring police and downplayed the violence of the attack.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bipartisan group of senators, White House reach deal on infrastructure plan
President Joe Biden and a bipartisan group of senators have “struck a deal” on a $953 billion infrastructure plan.
President Joe Biden and a bipartisan group of senators have “struck a deal” on a $953 billion infrastructure plan.