Texas lawmaker accused of having sex with and giving alcohol to teen staffer expelled from state house
Bryan Slaton became the first Texas lawmaker to be expelled in nearly 100 years. He was also a former youth pastor.
Bryan Slaton became the first Texas lawmaker to be expelled in nearly 100 years. He was also a former youth pastor.
Wisconsin 2020 fake electors, judge revives complaint
The Wisconsin Elections Commission must disregard its earlier ruling against 2020 fake presidential electors when it rehears the case, a judge ruled Tuesday.
The Wisconsin Elections Commission must disregard its earlier ruling against 2020 fake presidential electors when it rehears the case, a judge ruled Tuesday.
Joe Biden, GOP must decide what’s on the table in debt limit meeting
As the deadline for raising the debt ceiling approaches, President Joe Biden and Republicans must come to an agreement on what measures to take to avoid defaulting on the national debt.
As the deadline for raising the debt ceiling approaches, President Joe Biden and Republicans must come to an agreement on what measures to take to avoid defaulting on the national debt.
Wisconsin shared revenue: Wauwatosa could get 98% more, Milwaukee 10%
Every Wisconsin county, city, village and town would see at least a 10% boost in state shared revenue, if a Republican proposal was realized, but some local Milwaukee County leaders said they'd still face a fiscal crisis ahead.
Every Wisconsin county, city, village and town would see at least a 10% boost in state shared revenue, if a Republican proposal was realized, but some local Milwaukee County leaders said they'd still face a fiscal crisis ahead.
Wisconsin shared revenue: Wauwatosa could get 98% more, Milwaukee 10%
More state money could be heading to your town for police, fire and roads, but some city leaders say it?s still not enough to avert a fiscal crisis.
More state money could be heading to your town for police, fire and roads, but some city leaders say it?s still not enough to avert a fiscal crisis.
Disney updates lawsuit against DeSantis to add new events, including monorail oversight
Disney on Monday amended its free speech lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis to add recent developments in the tit-for-tat fight between the entertainment giant and the Florida governor, such as a new law granting the state unprecedented authority to inspect a monorail system at Disney World.
Disney on Monday amended its free speech lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis to add recent developments in the tit-for-tat fight between the entertainment giant and the Florida governor, such as a new law granting the state unprecedented authority to inspect a monorail system at Disney World.
Judge says Wisconsin fake electors complaint must be reheard
A Wisconsin judge said he will order that the state elections commission reconsider a complaint filed against fake Republican electors who attempted in 2020 to cast the state's electoral ballots for former President Donald Trump.
A Wisconsin judge said he will order that the state elections commission reconsider a complaint filed against fake Republican electors who attempted in 2020 to cast the state's electoral ballots for former President Donald Trump.
Election officials in Wisconsin want to revive 'critical' plan
Election officials in battleground Wisconsin hope to revive a bipartisan plan they say is critical to rebuilding confidence in elections but that was killed last week by Republicans without debate.
Election officials in battleground Wisconsin hope to revive a bipartisan plan they say is critical to rebuilding confidence in elections but that was killed last week by Republicans without debate.
Allen Outlets Shooting: Gov. Greg Abbott says mental health is 'long-term solution' to gun violence
Speaking publicly for the first time since the tragedy, Gov. Abbott discussed the shooting and the changes he wants to see with Shannon Bream on FOX News Sunday.
Speaking publicly for the first time since the tragedy, Gov. Abbott discussed the shooting and the changes he wants to see with Shannon Bream on FOX News Sunday.
Twitter's new blue check rules expose election offices to spoof accounts
Election administrators across the US are struggling to figure out how to respond after Elon Musk threw Twitter's verification service into disarray.
Election administrators across the US are struggling to figure out how to respond after Elon Musk threw Twitter's verification service into disarray.
Activists demand higher payments from California reparations task force: '$200 million' per person
Activists demanded that the state of California pay millions of dollars to each Black resident in reparations as a way to make amends for slavery and subsequent discrimination, dismissing the mammoth proposals from California's reparations task force as too little.
Activists demanded that the state of California pay millions of dollars to each Black resident in reparations as a way to make amends for slavery and subsequent discrimination, dismissing the mammoth proposals from California's reparations task force as too little.
Milwaukee police in city schools; element of GOP shared revenue plan
It is a debate about what it takes to keep your schools safe. If Republicans get their wish, Milwaukee police head back to Milwaukee Public Schools.
It is a debate about what it takes to keep your schools safe. If Republicans get their wish, Milwaukee police head back to Milwaukee Public Schools.
Trump deposition video in rape trial released
In the video, which was recorded last October, Trump denies the allegations of his accuser, the writer E. Jean Carroll, referring to her as a “nut job" and “mentally sick."
In the video, which was recorded last October, Trump denies the allegations of his accuser, the writer E. Jean Carroll, referring to her as a “nut job" and “mentally sick."
Gov. Tony Evers orders election to fill Assembly seat
Gov. Tony Evers ordered a special election Friday to fill an open Assembly seat representing Milwaukee's northern suburbs.
Gov. Tony Evers ordered a special election Friday to fill an open Assembly seat representing Milwaukee's northern suburbs.
Biden expected to nominate Air Force general as next Joint Chiefs chairman
Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., is expected to be the next Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman following Gen. Mark Milley's departure.
Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., is expected to be the next Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman following Gen. Mark Milley's departure.
Wisconsin abortion lawsuit; judge hears 1st arguments
Attorneys for a Republican prosecutor urged a judge to toss out a lawsuit seeking to repeal Wisconsin's 174-year-old abortion ban.
Attorneys for a Republican prosecutor urged a judge to toss out a lawsuit seeking to repeal Wisconsin's 174-year-old abortion ban.
Wisconsin election overhaul; bipartisan plan unveiled by lawmakers
Wisconsin lawmakers unveiled bipartisan plans to address problems that have disrupted how elections have been administered in the presidential battleground state since 2020.
Wisconsin lawmakers unveiled bipartisan plans to address problems that have disrupted how elections have been administered in the presidential battleground state since 2020.
Report: GOP billionaire paid tuition for child raised by Justice Clarence Thomas
The revelation of tuition payments made by Dallas billionaire Harlan Crow is the latest example of Crow's generosity to Thomas and his family that has raised questions about Thomas' ethics and disclosure requirements more generally.
The revelation of tuition payments made by Dallas billionaire Harlan Crow is the latest example of Crow's generosity to Thomas and his family that has raised questions about Thomas' ethics and disclosure requirements more generally.
Wisconsin shared revenue: Milwaukee leaders discuss plan at Capitol
At the Wisconsin Capitol, Milwaukee leaders shared their thoughts on Republican lawmakers' shared revenue plan Thursday, May 4.
At the Wisconsin Capitol, Milwaukee leaders shared their thoughts on Republican lawmakers' shared revenue plan Thursday, May 4.
Open Record: Sharing the Wealth
A new plan from Wisconsin Republicans will send more of your money back to your community, but it comes with strings attached for Milwaukee.
A new plan from Wisconsin Republicans will send more of your money back to your community, but it comes with strings attached for Milwaukee.