Wisconsin election: New spending high by outside groups in midterm
Outside special interest groups spent at least 50% more than the previous record high in the midterm election in Wisconsin this year, pouring more than $93 million into races for governor and other state offices, the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign reported Monday.
Outside special interest groups spent at least 50% more than the previous record high in the midterm election in Wisconsin this year, pouring more than $93 million into races for governor and other state offices, the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign reported Monday.
Chris Christie's niece reportedly kicked off plane, injured six deputies in Thanksgiving disturbance
The sheriff's office said the woman warned deputies would get arrested or lose their jobs because of her family connections.
The sheriff's office said the woman warned deputies would get arrested or lose their jobs because of her family connections.
Brandtjen runs for Wis. Senate; seat represents northern Milwaukee suburbs
Wisconsin state Rep. Janel Brandtjen, who was kicked out of the Assembly GOP caucus by fellow Republicans who said they lost trust in her after she pushed election conspiracy theories, is running for an open state Senate seat.
Wisconsin state Rep. Janel Brandtjen, who was kicked out of the Assembly GOP caucus by fellow Republicans who said they lost trust in her after she pushed election conspiracy theories, is running for an open state Senate seat.
EXPLAINER: Congress is acting on gay, interracial marriage after Senate passes bill
The Respect for Marriage Act is a historic bipartisan agreement that reflects a wider acceptance of gay rights in both Congress and the country. The bill would protect the rights of about a half million married couples.
The Respect for Marriage Act is a historic bipartisan agreement that reflects a wider acceptance of gay rights in both Congress and the country. The bill would protect the rights of about a half million married couples.
Kimberly Zapata pleads not guilty in military ballot fraud case
Kimberly Zapata, the fired Milwaukee Election Commission deputy director who is still on the city payroll, made her initial appearance in Milwaukee County court on Friday, Dec. 2 and pled not guilty to election fraud.
Kimberly Zapata, the fired Milwaukee Election Commission deputy director who is still on the city payroll, made her initial appearance in Milwaukee County court on Friday, Dec. 2 and pled not guilty to election fraud.
Kimberly Zapata charged, ballot fraud; initial appearance in court
Kimberly Zapata, the fired Milwaukee Election Commission deputy director, made her initial appearance in Milwaukee County court on Friday, Dec. 2 over bogus ballot requests.
Kimberly Zapata, the fired Milwaukee Election Commission deputy director, made her initial appearance in Milwaukee County court on Friday, Dec. 2 over bogus ballot requests.
Man arrested for shooting teen who was campaigning for Raphael Warnock, police say
The Savannah Police Department said officers arrested a 42-year-old man accused of shooting a 15-year-old boy, who was campaigning for Sen. Raphael Warnock.
The Savannah Police Department said officers arrested a 42-year-old man accused of shooting a 15-year-old boy, who was campaigning for Sen. Raphael Warnock.
Bidens entertain big names in entertainment, politics, business at first state dinner
The first White House state dinner of President Joe Biden’s administration drew big names Thursday from fashion, entertainment, politics and business who turned out to help celebrate French President Emmanuel Macron and the return of large social events after the pandemic.
The first White House state dinner of President Joe Biden’s administration drew big names Thursday from fashion, entertainment, politics and business who turned out to help celebrate French President Emmanuel Macron and the return of large social events after the pandemic.
Appeals court halts special master review of documents seized at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate
A federal appeals court has halted an independent review of documents seized from former President Donald Trump’s Florida estate, removing a hurdle the Justice Department said had delayed its criminal investigation into the retention of top-secret government information.
A federal appeals court has halted an independent review of documents seized from former President Donald Trump’s Florida estate, removing a hurdle the Justice Department said had delayed its criminal investigation into the retention of top-secret government information.
Prosecutors move to dismiss Wisconsin abortion ban lawsuit challenge
Prosecutors are asking a judge to toss out Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul’s lawsuit challenging Wisconsin’s 173-year-old ban on abortions.
Prosecutors are asking a judge to toss out Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul’s lawsuit challenging Wisconsin’s 173-year-old ban on abortions.
Treasury Department complies with court order to hand Trump's tax returns over to House committee
The Supreme Court last week rejected Trump’s request for an order that would have prevented the Treasury from giving six years of tax returns for Trump and some of his businesses to the Democratic-controlled House Ways and Means Committee.
The Supreme Court last week rejected Trump’s request for an order that would have prevented the Treasury from giving six years of tax returns for Trump and some of his businesses to the Democratic-controlled House Ways and Means Committee.
Wisconsin Supreme Court race; Dorow running as 'judicial conservative'
Wisconsin voters will decide in April 2023 the control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court. On Nov. 30, a new candidate entered the race. Jennifer Dorow.
Wisconsin voters will decide in April 2023 the control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court. On Nov. 30, a new candidate entered the race. Jennifer Dorow.
Nancy Pelosi documentary shot by her daughter to air on HBO
“Pelosi in the House” will premiere Dec. 13 and will include footage shot during the Jan. 6 insurrection. The film will also capture behind-the-scenes moments at home and work with Nancy Pelosi during pivotal moments.
“Pelosi in the House” will premiere Dec. 13 and will include footage shot during the Jan. 6 insurrection. The film will also capture behind-the-scenes moments at home and work with Nancy Pelosi during pivotal moments.
Hakeem Jeffries elected to lead House Democrats
House Democrats ushered in a new generation of leaders on Wednesday with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries elected to be the first Black American to head a major political party in Congress.
House Democrats ushered in a new generation of leaders on Wednesday with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries elected to be the first Black American to head a major political party in Congress.
Hakeem Jeffries unanimously elected to lead House Democrats
Hakeem Jeffries is replacing long-serving Speaker Nancy Pelosi and will be the first Black person to lead a major party in Congress.
Hakeem Jeffries is replacing long-serving Speaker Nancy Pelosi and will be the first Black person to lead a major party in Congress.
Marquette Poll: U.S. Supreme Court, small rebound in approval
A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds 44% of adults approve of the job the U.S. Supreme Court is doing, while 56% disapprove.
A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds 44% of adults approve of the job the U.S. Supreme Court is doing, while 56% disapprove.
Wisconsin Supreme Court: Judge Dorow's name recognition could help in the race
Jennifer Dorow, the judge who presided over the trial of Darrell Brooks, the man convicted of killing six people during the Waukesha Christmas parade, is running for a spot on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The race will determine the ideological balance of the court.
Jennifer Dorow, the judge who presided over the trial of Darrell Brooks, the man convicted of killing six people during the Waukesha Christmas parade, is running for a spot on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The race will determine the ideological balance of the court.
Senate passes landmark same-sex marriage bill
The Senate has passed landmark bipartisan legislation to protect same-sex marriages.
The Senate has passed landmark bipartisan legislation to protect same-sex marriages.
Court says Trump aide Meadows must testify in election probe
The South Carolina Supreme Court says former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows must testify before a special grand jury that’s investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies illegally tried to influence the 2020 election in Georgia.
The South Carolina Supreme Court says former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows must testify before a special grand jury that’s investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies illegally tried to influence the 2020 election in Georgia.
McConnell skewers Trump for dinner with Kanye, Fuentes: 'Highly unlikely' he'll be elected president
"There is no room in the Republican Party for antisemitism or white supremacy," McConnell said, "and anyone meeting with people advocating that point of view, in my judgment, are highly unlikely to ever be elected president of the United States."
"There is no room in the Republican Party for antisemitism or white supremacy," McConnell said, "and anyone meeting with people advocating that point of view, in my judgment, are highly unlikely to ever be elected president of the United States."