Trump lawyers saw Justice Thomas as 'key' to fighting 2020 election

The emails from December 2020 show the lawyers discussing ways to delay the certification of results in Georgia, a closely contested state won by Democrat Joe Biden.

Absentee ballot rules; Wisconsin courts won't change

Two Wisconsin judges shot down attempts seeking orders that election clerks must accept absentee ballots that contain partial addresses of witnesses.

Saudi Arabia tells US Iran may attack the kingdom, officials say

An official describes it as a credible threat of an attack “soon or within 48 hours.” Concerns of a possible attack come after the Biden administration criticized Tehran for sending drones to help Russia in its war in Ukraine.

Wisconsin midterms: What to expect on Nov. 8

Wisconsin has a well-earned reputation as a swing state – and there is plenty on the line when voters take to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 8.

Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission; mayor nominates Horwitz

Mayor Cavalier Johnson has nominated Miriam Horwitz for a spot on the Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission, his office announced Nov. 2.

Marquette poll: Evers, Michels tied in race for governor

The latest Marquette University Law School poll was released on Wednesday, Nov. 2. It is the university's last poll before Election Day.

Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd to resign, 5 Common Council seats empty
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Milwaukee Alderman Nikiya Dodd will resign at the end of November, meaning one-third of Milwaukee residents will have no representative on the Council.

Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd to resign, 5 Common Council seats empty

Milwaukee Alderman Nikiya Dodd will resign at the end of November, meaning one-third of Milwaukee residents will have no representative on the Council.

2022 Midterm Elections: When you can expect to learn the results

Unlike in other countries, elections in the U.S. are highly decentralized, complex and feature a long list of races, from president or Congress all the way down to local ballot measures or town council seats.

Ron Johnson, Mandela Barnes make final push for voters

U.S. Senate candidates Ron Johnson and Mandela Barnes are making a final push to get Wisconsin voters to the polls with the election one week away.

Milwaukee settlement; former diversity recruiter gets $400K

He sued the City of Milwaukee for discrimination. Now, taxpayer funds will pay the city's former diversity recruiter.

Chief Justice Roberts delays handover of Trump tax returns to House panel

The House Ways and Means panel first requested Donald Trump’s tax returns in 2019 as part of a probe into the Internal Revenue Service’s audit program and tax law compliance by the former president.

Midterm elections, young voters record turnout possible, poll shows
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Voters aged 18 to 29 set the age group?s national record in 2018. That was a good year for Democrats, who won Wisconsin and the U.S. House of Representatives. Young voters this year are about the same percentage that was registered in record-setting November 2018.

Midterm elections, young voters record turnout possible, poll shows
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Ahead of the Nov. 8 midterm elections, a new poll suggests a key group that often sits out could turn out in record numbers at the polls.

Midterm elections, young voters record turnout possible, poll shows

Voters aged 18 to 29 set the age group’s national record in 2018. That was a good year for Democrats, who won Wisconsin and the U.S. House of Representatives. Young voters this year are about the same percentage that was registered in record-setting November 2018.

Accused Pelosi attacker wanted to take House Speaker hostage, 'break her kneecaps'

Federal prosecutors filed two charges against David DePape for allegedly breaking into Nancy and Paul Pelosi's home and hitting the Speaker's husband with a hammer.

Biden administration relaxes rules for student debt forgiveness

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona called it a “monumental step" that will make it faster and simpler to get debt relief.