COVID vaccine proof: Wisconsin bill forbids requiring it

The Wisconsin Assembly on Wednesday passed a Republican-backed bill that would prohibit businesses, colleges and universities, governments and anyone else in the state from requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

Wisconsin Assembly approves transgender sports bans

The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Assembly on Wednesday passed bills banning transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.

21 in House GOP vote against awarding congressional medals to Capitol Police at riot

Twenty-one House Republicans voted against a bill that would award congressional medals of honor to Capitol Police and Metropolitan Police to thank them for their service during the deadly Jan. 6 riot.

Biden-Putin summit: Leaders set 'consultations' on updating nuclear pact

President Joe Biden and Russia's Vladimir Putin met Wednesday in Geneva for a highly-anticipated summit, wrapping up more quickly than expected.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, House Republicans introduce legislation to oust Fauci

A group of Republican U.S. Representatives, including two from Georgia, introduced legislation with the intention of removing Dr. Anthony Fauci as Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, accusing him of misinforming former President Donald Trump and Americans with regards to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

'Sully' Sullenberger among 9 high-profile nominees for Biden's ambassador postings

President Joe Biden has unveiled picks for several high-profile ambassadorial postings, turning to a group that includes career diplomats, political allies and an American aviation hero.

Bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday passes Senate

Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, who introduced the Juneteenth bill along with Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, praised the passage of the legislation on his Twitter account, writing, “Happy that my bill to recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday just passed the Senate.”

Biden arrives in Geneva for Putin meeting after bid to rally US allies

President Joe Biden arrived in Geneva for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. It comes after days of sessions with U.S. democratic allies.

Wisconsin schools' federal aid at risk, district heads 'dismayed'

Superintendents of the Milwaukee, Madison, Racine, Kenosha and Green Bay school districts urged lawmakers in a letter to set aside partisan differences and to do what is best for the state's schools.

Emails show Trump pressured DOJ over 2020 election results

The emails, released Tuesday by the House Oversight Committee, reveal in new detail how Trump, his White House chief of staff and other allies pressured members of the U.S. government to challenge the 2020 election over false claims.

Postcards for inactive Wisconsin voters

Wisconsin voters who have not cast a ballot will be receiving a postcard from the Wisconsin Elections Commission, informing them that their registration will be deactivated unless they take action.

Kaul to seek permission to drop multistate abortion lawsuit

Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul will try to persuade Republicans on the Legislature's budget committee on Thursday to let him join a multistate decision to drop a lawsuit challenging Trump administration obstacles to abortion.

White House unveils new strategy to combat domestic terrorism

The Biden administration says it will enhance its analysis of domestic terror threats in the U.S. as part of a new strategy to combat the growing threat.

White House July 4 party will celebrate independence from COVID-19

President Biden wants to give July 4th new meaning this year and is also encouraging nationwide celebrations to mark the country’s effective return to normalcy.

8 Republicans face off in Assembly special election primary

Eight Republicans are facing off in a special election primary for the right to run for an open state Assembly seat.

Capitol riot: Questions linger in wake of Senate report

A bipartisan Senate report released last week details security failures surrounding the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and recommends how to fix them.

House committee to investigate DOJ’s subpoenas for lawmakers, journalists

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler said an investigation will begin into the Justice Department’s attempt to obtain data from members of Congress, journalists and other groups of people during the Trump administration.

18 shot in Milwaukee in 3 days 'mind-boggling,' city leaders say

Education, reducing poverty and the community working together are some of the possible solutions being discussed by city leaders on the heels of the bloodshed.

Kamala Harris visits South Carolina in US COVID-19 vaccine push

Vice President Kamala Harris landed in Greenville as part of the Biden administration’s effort to promote its ongoing coronavirus vaccination campaign.