'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mail-in ballots sent to President Trump, First Lady in Florida
Following multiple claims that mail-in voting was unsafe and vulnerable to fraud, President Trump changed his mind about the practice last week, at least in Florida.
Following multiple claims that mail-in voting was unsafe and vulnerable to fraud, President Trump changed his mind about the practice last week, at least in Florida.
Michael Cohen book on President Trump to be published Sept 8
The book is called “Disloyal: The True Story of the Former Personal Attorney to President Donald J. Trump.”
The book is called “Disloyal: The True Story of the Former Personal Attorney to President Donald J. Trump.”
Facebook beefs up anti-misinformation efforts ahead of US election
Beginning Thursday, U.S. Facebook users who post about voting may start seeing an addendum to their messages -- labels directing readers to authoritative information about the upcoming presidential election.
Beginning Thursday, U.S. Facebook users who post about voting may start seeing an addendum to their messages -- labels directing readers to authoritative information about the upcoming presidential election.
'Kick in the stomach:' Virtual DNC deals economic blow; Milwaukee leaders seek funding answers
The Democratic National Convention's virtual format deals an economic blow to Milwaukee businesses and the city as a whole. City leaders are pressing the federal government for answers.
The Democratic National Convention's virtual format deals an economic blow to Milwaukee businesses and the city as a whole. City leaders are pressing the federal government for answers.
Gov. Evers expects Pres. Trump to wear mask during visit to Oshkosh
“That’s our expectation as a state," Gov. Evers said. “We can’t afford for these events to make it more difficult for us to prevent the virus from being transmitted in the state of Wisconsin."
“That’s our expectation as a state," Gov. Evers said. “We can’t afford for these events to make it more difficult for us to prevent the virus from being transmitted in the state of Wisconsin."