Milwaukee student meets VP Kamala Harris

A Milwaukee fifth-grader gained national attention after speaking during a roundtable with Vice President Kamala Harris.

Biden says restaurants are at ‘top of the list’ to receive more COVID-19 aid

President Biden said right now only about a quarter of restaurant owners in the country are expected to return to normal operations within the next six months. He’s hoping his American Rescue Plan can change that.

UWM lab hosts VP Harris
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It was Kamala Harris' first visit to Milwaukee since taking office.

Judge orders DOJ to release memo on Trump obstruction during Russia investigation

A federal judge has ordered the release of a legal memorandum the Trump-era Justice Department prepared for then-Attorney General William Barr before he announced his conclusion that President Donald Trump had not obstructed justice during the Russia investigation.

House GOP leader shares concern over Liz Cheney's 'ability to carry out her job' amid barbs with Trump

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is stepping up the pressure on Liz Cheney, describing concerns by rank-and-file Republicans about “her ability to carry out her job” after she traded insults with former President Donald Trump.

Council OKs harassment policy change to include Milwaukee politicians

The Milwaukee Common Council approved directing the city's anti-harassment and intimidation policy to be changed to include elected officials.

‘They’re not going to be a party’: Bush warns GOP against ‘White Anglo-Saxon Protestantism’ exclusivity

Former President George W. Bush repeated his criticism of the Republican Party, warning members the GOP will cease to exist if they choose to isolate themselves from other races and cultures.

Disabled Wisconsin lawmaker asks to take part remotely

A disabled Democratic lawmaker has asked Assembly Republicans to allow him to participate in floor sessions remotely.

American Rescue Plan could make 2021 tax bill $0 for those making less than $75K

According to a recent report from Congress’ Joint Committee on Taxation, Americans who make between $75,000 and $100,000 a year will pay an average tax rate of just 1.8%, while Americans making less than $75,000 may owe nothing in federal taxes for 2021.

Jenner says transgender girls in women’s sports is ‘unfair’

Jenner, a 1976 decathlon Olympic gold medalist who came out as a transgender woman in 2015, told a TMZ reporter on Saturday that it’s “a question of fairness.”

‘We followed bin Laden to the gates of hell — and we got him’: Biden reflects on 10th anniversary of raid

On Sunday, President Joe Biden marked 10 years since Osama bin Laden was killed by U.S. Special Forces by releasing a statement, reflecting on one of the biggest accomplishments of the Obama administration.

Attempt to censure Romney for Trump impeachment votes fails

Utah Republicans booed Sen. Mitt Romney but ultimately rejected a motion to censure him for his votes at President Donald Trump's impeachment trials.

Milwaukee march calls for immigration reform, celebrates workers

Immigrants who have lived and worked in Milwaukee for years said now is the time for immigration reform. They ask that Congress and President Joe Biden hear their call.

Growing Milwaukee pension obligations loom; layoffs possible

The City of Milwaukee is facing some serious decisions as a fiscal cliff looms with its employee pension obligations.

Legal pot in Wisconsin, budget items face GOP rejection

Wisconsin Republicans plan to vote to kill key parts of Gov. Tony Evers' state budget proposal, including legalizing marijuana and expanding Medicaid.

VIDEO: The president picks a dandelion for the first lady

The president suddenly stopped to pick a dandelion for the first lady on the Ellipse near the White House.

President Biden marks 100th day in office in Georgia pushing new spending plan

President Joe Biden emphasized how important Georgia was in helping push his administration's agenda in his first 100 days in office by spending the day in the state, meeting with former President Jimmy Carter and holding a rally in metro Atlanta.

Kamala Harris Milwaukee visit: Biden infrastructure plan and lead

The issue of lead poisoning in children has been top of mind for health officials in Milwaukee for years. Mayor Tom Barrett hopes the millions on its way to Milwaukee could start to tackle lead on a bigger scale. 

Joe Biden infrastructure plan road tour begins

President Joe Biden hits the road to sell the proposals laid out in Wednesday night's speech to Congress.