Will Trump be on the Illinois ballot in 2024? Election board decides

Illinois' election board on Tuesday kept Donald Trump on the state’s primary ballot, a week before the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on whether the Republican’s role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol disqualifies him from the presidency.

Supreme Court grapples with Trump's eligibility to be president again after Capitol insurrection

The U.S. Supreme Court is deliberating on former President Donald Trump's eligibility for another presidential run, spurred by allegations of his role in the Capitol insurrection on January 6, 2021.

Trump defamation trial verdict: Former president must pay $83.3M to E. Jean Carroll

A jury has reached a verdict in former President Donald Trump's defamation trial, saying he must pay an additional $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll for calling her sexual assault allegation a lie.

Evers appoints Lena Taylor to Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Gov. Tony Evers announced Friday, Jan. 26 his appointment of Sen. Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court – Branch 41.

Donald Trump's lawyers begin his defense in the E. Jean Carroll defamation suit

Former President Donald Trump's lawyers have begun their defense in a New York courtroom after attorneys for advice columnist E. Jean Carroll finished presenting their case.

President Biden Wisconsin visit; infrastructure fed funding touted

President Joe Biden returned to the deteriorating John A. Blatnik Memorial Bridge to make the case that his administration is following through on its pledge to fix the critical link between the port cities of Superior and Duluth.

WI State of the State address; Gov. Evers focuses on workforce challenges

Gov. Tony Evers delivered his 2024 State of the State address on Tuesday evening, Jan. 23. Evers focused on the state's “generational workforce challenges."

Wisconsin VP Kamala Harris visit; discusses abortion bans in Big Bend

Vice President Kamala Harris delivered remarks in Big Bend on Monday, Jan. 22 as part of her nationwide "Fight for Reproductive Freedoms" tour.

AI-generated robocall impersonates Biden, tells New Hampshire Democrats not to vote Tuesday

The New Hampshire attorney general’s office says it is investigating reports of an apparent robocall that used artificial intelligence to mimic President Joe Biden’s voice and discourage voters in the state from participating in Tuesday’s primary election.

Elon Musk privately visits Auschwitz-Birkenau site in response to accusations of antisemitism on X

Elon Musk has been accused of allowing antisemitic messages on his social media platform X. Musk was expected to make the visit Tuesday and take part in a memorial service together with political figures.

President Biden Superior, Wisconsin visit set for Thursday, Jan. 25

The White House announced President Joe Biden is traveling to Superior, Wisconsin on Thursday, Jan. 25 to discuss his 'Bidenomics" and “Investing in American Agenda."

Possible Trump testimony in sex abuse defamation trial postponed due to juror illness

A juror's illness has forced a postponement of the defamation trial for former President Donald Trump for at least a day, delaying the question of whether he'll testify about his statements about sexual assault accuser E. Jean Carroll.

As Trump closes in on nomination, VP talks are swirling

Potential vice presidential hopefuls for Donald Trump have been campaigning with him or on behalf of the former president for weeks.

Biden cancels student loan debt for another 74K borrowers

Of the 74,000 borrowers approved for relief Friday, the administration said nearly 44,000 of them are teachers, nurses, firefighters and others with public service careers.

Trump's state ballot status put on hold by Maine judge

A Maine judge has put on hold a decision on former President Donald Trump’s ballot status to allow time for the U.S. Supreme Court to rule on a similar case in Colorado.

New Biden administration proposal aims to drop overdraft fees to as little as $3

The cost to overdraw a bank account could drop to as little as $3 under a proposal announced by the White House, the latest move by the Biden administration to combat fees it says pose an unnecessary burden on American consumers, particularly those living paycheck to paycheck.

Trump sex abuse accuser E. Jean Carroll testifies the ex-president shattered her reputation

With Donald Trump looking on, writer E. Jean Carroll has begun testifying in a defamation case, saying the former president shattered her reputation after she claimed he sexually abused her decades ago.

Wisconsin election maps, Robin Vos slams Democrats' proposal

Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos slammed proposals from Democrats as "a political gerrymander" and threatened an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.