Biden targets bank overdraft, 'junk' fees as midterms near
Banks have long been criticized for the high fees they charge customers when their accounts go temporarily negative
Slavery is on the ballot for voters in these 5 states
Nearly 20 states have constitutions that include language permitting slavery and involuntary servitude as criminal punishments.
Froedtert sues Tim Michels' campaign
Wisconsin hospital group, Froedtert Health, is suing the campaign of Tim Michels, candidate for governor.
State-by-state guide to tracking your absentee ballot for 2022 midterm elections
Many U.S. states offer online tools where voters can check their ballot status, while a few require voters to contact local election offices and representatives.
Senate candidates urge early votes as Wisconsin opens early voting
As early, in-person voting kicked off in Wisconsin two weeks before Election Day, U.S. Senate candidates held get-out-the-vote events and urged voters to cast their ballots early.
US Senate candidates pitch for your vote in southeast Wisconsin
As early, in-person voting kicks off in Wisconsin two weeks before Election Day, U.S. Senate candidates held get out the vote events and urged voters to cast their ballots early.
Majority of Americans want more action on climate change, poll finds
People polled expressed little confidence that the climate guidelines in the Inflation Reduction Act will make a difference with improving the environment.
Wisconsin early in-person voting begins Tuesday amid lawsuits
In-person early voting begins Tuesday in battleground Wisconsin amid ongoing lawsuits affecting which ballots can be counted or tossed, recently ordered bans on drop boxes, and restrictions on who can return ballots.
2 right-wing operatives plead guilty in felony robocall scheme
Two right-wing operatives have pleaded guilty in Cleveland to single felony counts of telecommunications fraud for having placed thousands of hoax robocalls in Ohio during the runup to the 2020 general election.
Boris Johnson out of race to be next UK prime minister
Boris Johnson, who was ousted in July amid ethics scandals, was widely expected to run to replace Liz Truss, who quit last week.
Jan. 6 panel not rule out Trump's live TV testimony, Cheney says
"We are not going to allow — he’s not going to turn this into a circus," Liz Cheney said, who's on the Jan. 6 investigative committee that's demanding his testimony under oath next month.
Which states have voting changes on the ballot this election?
Voters across the country are deciding ballot measures that could reshape the ways they cast ballots in coming elections, or even how things get on the ballot.
Which states are voting on abortion rights this election?
The overturning of Roe v. Wade has produced abortion ballot questions in a handful of states come Nov. 8.
Wisconsin election fraud case; judge finds probable cause
A Racine County man who admitted to breaking the law to prove election fraud tried to get a judge to toss the case Friday, Oct 21. That didn't happen.
Jan. 6 Capitol Riot panel issues subpoena to Trump demanding he testify
The nine-member panel sent a letter to the former president's lawyers on Friday, demanding his testimony under oath by mid-November and outlining a series of corresponding documents.
Inside the subpoena: What the Jan. 6 panel wants from Trump
While the nine-member panel has already interviewed more than 1,000 people, many of them close to Trump, lawmakers say there are details that only he can confirm.
Trump's conspiracy of 'crime of the century' fizzles to nothing following 3 year probe
Former President Donald Trump once predicted that a special prosecutor appointed during his administration would uncover “the crime of the century” — a conspiracy to sink his 2016 campaign.
Echo Lake dam: Burlington voters to voice support, opposition
Burlington voters face an advisory referendum on whether to save Echo Lake by rebuilding its dam or removing the dam to bring back the White River's stream.
Many remain critical of state of US democracy, new poll reveals
Only about half of Americans have high confidence that votes in the upcoming midterm elections will be counted accurately, according to a new poll.
Wisconsin governor's race: Michels on abortion, taxes and breaking up DNR
There are just three weeks until Election Day – and you will decide who should be Wisconsin's governor. Tim Michels and Tony Evers propose different visions for the state's future.


















