US at risk of 'losing our precious democracy,' Jimmy Carter says in op-ed

On the anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, former President Jimmy Carter has a dire warning about the state of the country’s democracy.

Capitol riot January 6: Wisconsin officials offer statements

Wisconsin officials offered their thoughts on the one-year anniversary of the Capitol riot in Washington, D.C.

Wisconsin elections: Republican against 'blowing up' commission

The Republican leader of the Wisconsin Senate said that he opposes "blowing up" the bipartisan commission he helped create to run elections.

Biden, Milwaukee schools virtual learning debate

Milwaukee Public Schools' students are virtual, but President Biden says schools should be open because they've received billions in federal dollars to keep kids safe. The Milwaukee teachers' union says the president missed the point.

Senate candidate Lasry releases democracy plan

U.S. Senate candidate Alex Lasry released a plan Wednesday that he said would strengthen democracy, his first major policy proposals of the campaign.

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.