Trump faces rare rebuke from GOP for floating election delay

President Donald Trump is facing a rare rebuke from the Republican Party for floating the possibility of delaying the November election.

Milwaukee leaders say mask mandate could move city to next steps of phased reopening more quickly

The statewide mask mandate issued Thursday by Governor Tony Evers could help Milwaukee move to the next steps of its phased reopening amid COVID-19 more quickly, according to the mayor. 

Trump meets with slain Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen's family, backs congressional bill named for her

President Trump met with slain Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen's family Thursday in an emotional meeting and announced his support for a new congressional bill aimed at changing how sexual abuse and harassment cases are handled by the military.

Wisconsin official outlines absentee ballot system upgrades

Wisconsin election officials and the U.S. Postal Service are working on streamlining absentee ballot delivery.

Republican lawmaker calls for emergency session to end statewide mask mandate

A Republican state senator Thursday called for a special legislative session to kill Gov. Tony Evers' statewide mask mandate aimed at combating the spread of COVID-19, calling it "illegal and unnecessary."

3 former presidents mourn John Lewis at funeral in Atlanta

John Lewis was mourned, revered and celebrated on Thursday at Atlanta's Ebenezer Baptist Church, a sacred place for many of those who helped to shape civil rights history.

Trump says second stimulus checks could be 'way higher' than $1,200

President Trump suggested this week the next coronavirus relief package could include a direct cash payment for American families that's potentially higher than $1,200.

Trump suggests delaying November election -- but date is set by Congress

President Donald Trump is for the first time publicly floating a “delay” to the Nov. 3 presidential election, as he makes unsubstantiated allegations that increased mail-in voting will result in fraud.

Posthumous letter from John Lewis published on day of his funeral

The late Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., has been honored by the nation through memorial celebrations all week, but Lewis himself has one final message in the form of a letter to the nation that was published by The New York Times Thursday morning.

Democrats trim convention hours amid coronavirus pandemic

Democrats will meet for just two hours each night of their national convention next month in Milwaukee.

Trump tells voters who live in suburbs they ‘will no longer be bothered’ by low-income housing

President Trump told suburban voters in a tweet on Wednesday they will “no longer be bothered or financially hurt” by having low-income housing in their neighborhood after his administration revoked an Obama-era housing rule.

'Looking forward to the announcement:' Sen. Baldwin on number of lists with Biden VP pick days away

Tammy Baldwin spoke with FOX6 News days ahead of Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden's announcement for vice president -- the Wisconsin senator still appearing on a number of lists.

'Maybe the National Guard:' Chief may request help with 100+ police departments pulling out of DNC

Following news that more than 100 police departments won't be responding to the Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee, the city's police chief said he's prepared to seek state or federal assistance.

Women charged in beating of Wisconsin state senator

After turning themselves in, two women have been charged in an attack on State Sen. Tim Carpenter near the Capitol in June.