Evers pardons 171 Wisconsin convicts, total now 774

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced that he has granted another 171 pardons – bringing his total number of pardons granted to 774.

Maryland US Rep. Jamie Raskin announces cancer diagnosis

Maryland Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin announced Wednesday he has a “serious but curable form of cancer.” 

Paul Pelosi suspected attacker enters not-guilty plea

The man who allegedly broke into U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s home and beat her 82-year-old husband in October pleaded not guilty Wednesday to six charges, including attempted murder, prosecutors said.

Rep.-elect George Santos admits lying about background

Republican George Santos, who flipped a U.S. House seat in New York from blue to red, has admitted to making up key aspects of his educational, professional, and personal background.

World governments using COVID-19 tech to expand global surveillance

Now, from Beijing to Jerusalem to Hyderabad, India, and Perth, Australia, The Associated Press has found that authorities used these technologies and data to halt travel for activists and ordinary people, harass marginalized communities and link people’s health information to other surveillance and law enforcement tools.

Wisconsin DNR; Sheboygan County's Adam Payne appointed secretary

Gov. Tony Evers appointed Sheboygan County Administrator Adam Payne to lead the Wisconsin DNR, replacing the retired Preston Cole.

Tax cuts, schools; Wisconsin Republicans, Evers clash

Wisconsin Republicans who control the state Legislature are poised to clash with newly reelected Democratic Gov. Tony Evers over tax cuts, how to fund local governments and whether to expand the private school choice program to wealthier families.

Secure 2.0: How the new spending bill could affect your retirement

The retirement savings measure labeled Secure 2.0 would reset how people enroll in retirement plans. Here's how it works.

Buses from Texas send migrants to VP Kamala Harris' home on Christmas Eve

Some were wearing T-shirts despite temperatures hovering around 15 degrees Fahrenheit. It was the coldest Christmas Eve on record in DC.

Kari Lake loses 2022 election lawsuit against Katie Hobbs

During a two-day trial, Kari lake presented her case for why election results in Arizona's gubernatorial race should be overturned.

Scott Walker appointee Fred Prehn resigns from Wisconsin DNR board

A member of the Wisconsin DNR's policy board appointed by former Gov. Scott Walker, who refused to step down even after his term ended nearly two years ago said Friday that he was resigning.

Wisconsin GOP split on abortion ban; under veto threat

Wisconsin Republicans who control the Legislature are divided over whether to push for rape and incest abortion exceptions in the face of Gov. Evers' pledge to veto any bill that keeps the state's 173-year-old ban in place.

Brittney Griner asks supporters to advocate for Paul Whelan

"I hope you’ll join me in writing to Paul Whelan and continuing to advocate for other Americans to be rescued and returned to their families," Griner wrote.

Wisconsin governor, GOP leader meet; 1st time in years

Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos met in person for the first time in two years Thursday as both sides are talking more about trying to work together in the coming legislative session.

Transcripts reveal link between Trump, Nevada fake electors

The planning was extensive, the transcripts show, and began as early as four days before the election, when state party officials began discussing whether Nevada’s Republican secretary of state would sign off on the alternate slate of electors.

Senate passes $1.7T spending bill to fund government, aid Ukraine

The Senate has passed a $1.7 trillion bill to finance federal agencies through September, aid Ukraine and provide assistance to communities recovering from hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters.