DA seeks president's taxes as part of investigation into Trump Organization

A Manhattan prosecutor trying to get President Donald Trump's tax returns told a judge that he was justified in demanding them, citing public reports of "extensive and protracted criminal conduct at the Trump Organization."

Nevada to mail all voters ballots; Trump promises lawsuit

Nevada joins seven states that plan to automatically send voters mail ballots amid the coronavirus pandemic, including California and Vermont, which moved earlier this summer to adopt automatic mail ballot policies.

Kanye West hires petitioning firm to help him get on ballot in Wisconsin

The rapper has until 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4 to turn in his signatures for the 2020 election in Wisconsin, and also has his sights set on Arkansas, Ohio and West Virginia.

Gov. Evers' Office says no record of discipline for secret recording

Governor Tony Evers has refused to name the person who recorded the May 14 phone conversation with Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald.

'Never pictured this:' Milwaukee delegate prepares to watch Biden accept nomination from home

Asked to stay home amid the coronavirus pandemic, one Milwaukee delegate said he was looking forward to hosting the DNC in his city as he prepares to cast his ballot virtually.

'Kids are kids:' Rite Hite YMCA offers 'breathable' masks to help children adapts to statewide mandate

Wisconsin's mask mandate took effect Aug. 1, and while Republican Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald said Monday he's looking to strike it down, in the meantime, everyone is required to follow the order, including kids.

Second Lady Karen Pence to visit Milwaukee VA, veteran-owned business Tuesday

Second Lady Karen Pence will be in Milwaukee to take part in a roundtable on veteran suicide prevention at the VA Medical Center, and to tour a veteran-owned business that has adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic.

GOP leader wants Wisconsin Senate to strike down mask order

Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald said he's talking with Assembly Speaker Robin Vos about a plan to strike down Governor Tony Evers' mask mandate.

Trump announces government 'must' again seek death penalty for Boston Marathon bomber

President Trump announced Sunday that the U.S. government "must" again pursue the death penalty for Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, after a federal appeals court Friday threw out the death sentence because the judge who oversaw the case did not adequately screen jurors for potential biases.

As Trump insists schools reopen, son's school remains closed

President Donald Trump insists that schools reopen so students can go back to their classrooms, but the Maryland private school where his son Barron is enrolled is among those under county orders to stay closed.

Microsoft in advanced talks to buy TikTok's US business

Microsoft is in advanced talks to buy the US operations of TikTok, the popular Chinese owned video app that has been a source of national security and censorship concerns.

Joe Biden nears final decision on running mate

Biden said in May that he hoped to name his pick around Aug. 1 and told reporters this week that he would “have a choice in the first week of August.” He notably stopped short of saying when he would announce that choice.

Wisconsin absentee ballots may pose issues for 2020 election

Election experts say people in states like Wisconsin that traditionally have low by-mail voting rates are more prone to make errors.

DNC committee CEO says VP nominee 'will be here' during smaller than anticipated event

With 17 days to go until Milwaukee hosts the DNC, where Biden accepts the Democratic nomination for president, and maybe his running mate, whomever she is, FOX6 New spoke with Joe Solmonese, CEO of the Democratic National Convention Committee. 

Statewide mask mandate starts Saturday; officials already fielding 911 calls about violators

“If we want businesses to open up. If you want to be back to having a Brewers game where people can actually attend. If you want to go back to having schools open — you have to do the work, you can't just wish it and say that it’s going to happen,” he said.

Supreme Court denies request to halt construction of the border wall

A number of groups, including the ACLU and Sierra Club, had asked the high court to get involved again after the justices last year cleared the way for the administration to use military funds for construction while the case played out in the courts.

Fauci optimistic COVID-19 vaccine will be widely available

Dr. Anthony Fauci has told lawmakers that once a coronavirus vaccine is approved as safe and effective, Americans should have widespread access within a reasonable time.