DNC security perimeter, road closure takes effect; area workers feel impact
Security barriers and road closures went into effect in downtown Milwaukee for the Democratic National Convention.
'All about being here:' Days before DNC, demonstrations continue in downtown Milwaukee
Demonstrations continued in Milwaukee on Saturday leading up to the Democratic National Convention.
GOP senator calls on China to repay $1.6T of century-old debt
Sen. Martha McSally, R-Ariz., introduced a resolution calling on China to repay U.S. bondholders more than $1.6 trillion of sovereign debt, including interest, that pre-dates the country's Communist government.
US says no bailout for Lebanon, calls for change
A U.S. official says there can be no financial bailout for Lebanon, calling on the country’s political leaders to heed popular calls for change, real reform and an end to endemic corruption.
Trump supporters set sail in Clearwater in attempt to set world record
Thousands of boaters hit the water in Clearwater on Saturday in an effort to set a record for the largest pro-Trump boat parade.
'People are still paying attention:' Despite mostly-virtual format, protesters descend on Milwaukee for DNC
Protesters arrived in Milwaukee on Friday, hoping to have their voices and causes heard as the Democratic National Convention approaches.
Mitt Romney speaks out against politicians attacking mail-in voting
Sen. Mitt Romney says politicians attacking the vote by mail system are threatening global democracy.
USPS warns 46 states, DC about election mail delays that could affect whether ballots get counted
The U.S. Postal Service has sent letters to 46 states, warning it cannot guarantee all ballots cast by mail for the November election will arrive in time to be counted.
Major US postal workers union endorses Biden for president
A major union representing U.S. postal workers endorsed Democrat Joe Biden, a move that comes after President Donald Trump acknowledged he was starving the postal service of money in order to make it more difficult to vote by mail in November’s election.
DNC road closures begin Friday night; Secret Service security plans take effect
Road closures for the Democratic National Convention's security perimeter begin taking effect Friday night, with additional closures coming Saturday.
Vice President Pence to visit Darien on Aug. 19
Vice President will visit Darien on August 19, his office announced on Friday.
Homeland Security officials were wrongly appointed, according to nonpartisan watchdog group
The report does not carry the force of law, though it could be a factor in lawsuits challenging administration policies or influence members of Congress.
Georgia House member stripped of power over John Lewis comments
Georgia House Speaker David Ralston told FOX 5 that he removed Representative Tommy Benton from his position as Chairman of the House Retirement Committee. The removal comes after comments Benton made in an interview on WJJC 1270 AM Radio about Lewis.
President Donald Trump's younger brother, Robert, is hospitalized in New York
The White House did not immediately release details about why Robert Trump had been hospitalized, but officials said that he was seriously ill.
MCTS warns of service delays due to 2020 Democratic National Convention
2020 DNC events in Milwaukee could cause delays for some bus routes.
President Trump to visit several swing states next week, including stop in Oshkosh
President Donald Trump is looking to counter next week's Democratic National Convention with travel to several swing states — including Wisconsin, which was to have hosted the Democratic gathering.
Palestinians say United Arab Emirates deal with Israel hinders quest for Mideast peace
From the Palestinian perspective, the UAE not only failed to stop annexation, which would dash any remaining hopes of establishing a viable, independent state.
Top US election officials say mail-in voting doesn’t lead to widespread voter fraud
Documented incidents of voter fraud in U.S. elections are rare, experts say.
Democrats announce musical performances for 2020 Democratic National Convention
Viewers can expect performances from artists including Leon Bridges, The Chicks, Common, Billie Eilish, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Billy Porter, Maggie Rogers, Prince Royce, Stephen Stills, and more. The musical acts will be featured across all four nights of the convention, which will air August 17-20, 2020.
Virginia mayor urged to resign after making Aunt Jemima comment about Biden picking Harris
The mayor of a small town in Virginia is being urged to resign following a Facebook post in which he claimed Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden "just announced Aunt Jemima" as his running mate.