Kamala Harris: From district attorney to senator to historic VP running mate — here’s what you need to know
Born in Oakland, California to a Jamaican father and Indian mother, Harris won her first election in 2003 when she became San Francisco’s district attorney.
Born in Oakland, California to a Jamaican father and Indian mother, Harris won her first election in 2003 when she became San Francisco’s district attorney.
Wisconsinites take part in Tuesday's primaries; virus precautions in place for voters, poll workers
Wisconsin voters on Tuesday turned out for partisan primaries. For those voting in-person, COVID-19 precautions were abundant.
Wisconsin voters on Tuesday turned out for partisan primaries. For those voting in-person, COVID-19 precautions were abundant.
1st Black woman on major party ticket: Joe Biden picks Kamala Harris as VP
The 55-year-old first-term senator, who is also of South Asian descent, is one of the party’s most prominent figures. She quickly became a top contender for the No. 2 spot after her own White House campaign ended.
The 55-year-old first-term senator, who is also of South Asian descent, is one of the party’s most prominent figures. She quickly became a top contender for the No. 2 spot after her own White House campaign ended.
Voters head to polls amid pandemic once again for Wisconsin's partisan primary
Wisconsin's polling places were open until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11 for the 2020 partisan primary election.
Wisconsin's polling places were open until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11 for the 2020 partisan primary election.
Marquette poll shows 69% agree masks should be required in all public places
There was a majority of support for mask mandates across every region of Wisconsin, the poll shows.
There was a majority of support for mask mandates across every region of Wisconsin, the poll shows.
MU Law Poll: Joe Biden holds slight lead over President Trump among likely Wisconsin voters
The MU Law poll shows support of Joe Biden and President Trump has been relatively stable since June -- with big Biden leads in Milwaukee and Madison and a President Trump lead in the rest of the Milwaukee area.
The MU Law poll shows support of Joe Biden and President Trump has been relatively stable since June -- with big Biden leads in Milwaukee and Madison and a President Trump lead in the rest of the Milwaukee area.
Democrats announce additional speakers, schedule updates for 2020 DNC
These speakers will be featured across all four nights of the convention, which will air live August 17-20, from 9:00-11:00 p.m. Eastern each night. Additional speakers and details will be announced in the coming days.
These speakers will be featured across all four nights of the convention, which will air live August 17-20, from 9:00-11:00 p.m. Eastern each night. Additional speakers and details will be announced in the coming days.
Will Americans get a second $1,200 stimulus check? What we know
The fate of a second stimulus check was thrown into uncertainty last week when White House officials and Democratic leaders missed a self-imposed deadline to cut a deal on another round of emergency coronavirus aid.
The fate of a second stimulus check was thrown into uncertainty last week when White House officials and Democratic leaders missed a self-imposed deadline to cut a deal on another round of emergency coronavirus aid.
Milwaukee County Executive outlines vision for racial equity
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley says the focus of his administration is going to be addressing racial equity.
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley says the focus of his administration is going to be addressing racial equity.
Trump: Convention speech locale is White House or Gettysburg
President Donald Trump says his acceptance speech for the Republican presidential nomination will be held at either the White House or the Gettysburg battlefield.
President Donald Trump says his acceptance speech for the Republican presidential nomination will be held at either the White House or the Gettysburg battlefield.
Democrats, Biden still juggling virtual convention details
Joe Biden’s presidential nominating convention will highlight the U.S. political spectrum from the left flank of New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to the Republican old guard of former Ohio Gov. John Kasich.
Joe Biden’s presidential nominating convention will highlight the U.S. political spectrum from the left flank of New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to the Republican old guard of former Ohio Gov. John Kasich.
Trump returns to White House briefing, says 'shooting' outside White House now 'under control'
"I do not know the condition of the person, it seems the person was shot by Secret Service, so we'll see what happens," the president said.
"I do not know the condition of the person, it seems the person was shot by Secret Service, so we'll see what happens," the president said.
Wisconsin National Guard ready to pitch in on Election Day: 'Happy to help Wisconsin'
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Wisconsin will once again vote.
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Wisconsin will once again vote.
Milwaukee County Executive outlines vision for racial equity
'We must shift the bulk of our focus upstream on strategies that prevent poor outcomes for everyone in our community," he said.
'We must shift the bulk of our focus upstream on strategies that prevent poor outcomes for everyone in our community," he said.
Democrats reveal lineup of people who will speak at 2020 Democratic National Convention
The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) announced the lineup of persons who will share their stories at the 2020 Democratic National Convention.
The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) announced the lineup of persons who will share their stories at the 2020 Democratic National Convention.
NFL legend Brett Favre says Trump golf outing was 'an honor,' praises president's skills
For his part, President Trump also praised Favre’s skills in a tweet late last month, noting the former Packers star hits a long drive.
For his part, President Trump also praised Favre’s skills in a tweet late last month, noting the former Packers star hits a long drive.
White House reveals how much average worker will save thanks to Trump's payroll tax executive order
President Trump has repeatedly pushed for a payroll tax cut amid the pandemic and included it in the four executive actions he signed this weekend.
President Trump has repeatedly pushed for a payroll tax cut amid the pandemic and included it in the four executive actions he signed this weekend.
States on hook for billions under Trump's unemployment plan
A plan from President Donald Trump to extend additional unemployment benefits requires states to provide 25 percent of the funds, and it's unclear whether states have the money or the will to do it.
A plan from President Donald Trump to extend additional unemployment benefits requires states to provide 25 percent of the funds, and it's unclear whether states have the money or the will to do it.
For pandemic jobless, the only real certainty is uncertainty
The COVID-19 outbreak and resulting economic upheaval have thrown millions of lives into disarray. Industries have collapsed, businesses closed, jobs disappeared. Compounding the misery is a question no one can answer: When will this all be over?
The COVID-19 outbreak and resulting economic upheaval have thrown millions of lives into disarray. Industries have collapsed, businesses closed, jobs disappeared. Compounding the misery is a question no one can answer: When will this all be over?
Postal Service emerges as flash point heading into election
The Postal Service already was facing questions over how it would handle the expected spike of mail-in ballots due to the coronavirus pandemic, but several operational changes imposed by its new leader have led to mail backlogs across the United States as rumors of additional cutbacks swirl, fueling worries about the November vote.
The Postal Service already was facing questions over how it would handle the expected spike of mail-in ballots due to the coronavirus pandemic, but several operational changes imposed by its new leader have led to mail backlogs across the United States as rumors of additional cutbacks swirl, fueling worries about the November vote.