Mayor seeks sanctions against Gableman in Wisconsin election probe

An attorney for Green Bay's mayor is asking a judge to impose sanctions on Michael Gableman, who is leading the probe into the 2020 election.

Former President Donald Trump cancels Jan. 6 news conference, will discuss Capitol riot during Arizona rally

Former President Donald Trump announced he will cancel a news conference in Florida that was set to be held on the one-year anniversary of the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. He says he will address "many of those important topics" at a rally in Arizona.

Wisconsin election investigation: Vos deposition ordered by judge

A Wisconsin judge ordered that Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos sit for a deposition with attorneys for a liberal watchdog group.

Madison officials subpoenaed in election investigation

Michael Gableman, hired by Republicans to investigate the 2020 presidential election, has subpoenaed a pair of Madison city officials.

Milwaukee Acting Mayor Johnson COVID positive
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Milwaukee Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson announced Sunday, Jan. 2 he has tested positive for COVID-19. The acting mayor, who is vaccinated, said he's experiencing ?very mild? symptoms.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin tests positive for COVID-19

"I tested positive this morning for COVID-19," he tweeted Sunday evening, adding that he was vaccinated and received his COVID-19 booster in October.

Tears, remorse don't spare capitol riot suspects from jail

Many rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol a year ago are shedding tears and expressing remorse when judges sentence them for their part in the insurrection.

Jail phone calls: Wisconsin bill would ban high fees

Wisconsin Democratic lawmakers are proposing a law that would stop county jails from charging excessive fees for phone calls.

Wisconsin ballot drop box, absentee rules demanded

A Wisconsin legislator wants the state Elections Commission to submit draft regulations for absentee ballot drop boxes and absentee ballot corrections.

SoCal man sentenced for killing woman during political argument over 2016 election

A Southern California man who shot and killed a woman holding her 2-year-old son during an argument over the 2016 presidential election was sentenced to 35 years to life in prison.

Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid dies at 82

Reid, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2018, served in Congress from 1983 until his retirement in 2017

Evers' State of the State 2022 to be held at Capitol

Gov. Tony Evers plans to deliver the annual State of the State address in the Capitol building again. Last year’s address via video conference.

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers pardons 30, total now 337

Gov. Tony Evers announced Tuesday that he's pardoned 30 more people, raising his pardon total to 337 over his three years in office.

Wisconsin elections: Governor opposes constitutional amendment

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers promised to fight a proposed constitutional amendment supported that would change election law.

Biden signs $768B defense spending bill into law

“The Act provides vital benefits and enhances access to justice for military personnel and their families, and includes critical authorities to support our country’s national defense,” President Joe Biden said in a statement.

Lena Taylor joins Milwaukee mayoral race, Chris Larson eyes run

The runner-up in the 2020 mayoral race is running to finish the term she lost. State Senator Lena Taylor is the eighth person running for Milwaukee mayor.

Putin to consider options if West declines guarantees on Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Sunday he would ponder a slew of options if the West fails to meet his push for security guarantees precluding NATO's expansion to Ukraine.

US will lift travel ban on southern African countries on Dec. 31

The Nov. 29 ban barred nearly all non-U.S. citizens who had recently been in South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique and Malawi.