High court won’t extend Wisconsin's absentee ballot deadline

The justices on Monday refused to reinstate a lower court order that called for mailed ballots to be counted if they are received up to six days after the Nov. 3 election. A federal appeals court had already put that order on hold.

Cyber attack on WI's unemployment system exposes banking information

Letters from the state's Department of Workforce Development said a cyberattack gave an "unknown imposter" access to a Sheboygan woman's bank accounts and personal information.

Amy Coney Barrett sworn in as Supreme Court justice after Senate vote

Amy Coney Barrett was sworn in at the White House in a ceremony on the South Lawn after the Senate voted to confirm her to the Supreme Court in a 52-48 vote.

Kushner says Black people must ‘want to be successful’

“President Trump’s policies are the policies that can help people break out of the problems that they’re complaining about, but he can’t want them to be successful more than they want to be successful,” Kushner said during an interview.

President Trump, VP Mike Pence both coming to Wisconsin this week

Second Lady Karen Pence will headline a 'Make America Great Again!' event in Waterloo, Wisconsin on Wednesday, Oct. 28.

Effort to recall Gov. Tony Evers falls short of signatures

The volunteers and committee members of the Recall Evers Campaign announced Monday, Oct. 16 the suspension of their efforts.

9 days before Election Day, US early votes exceed 2016 total

The result is a total of 58.6 million ballots cast so far, more than the 58 million that The Associated Press logged as being cast through the mail or at in-person early voting sites in 2016.

Senate votes to advance Supreme Court nominee Barrett, confirmation expected Monday

The Republican-led Senate is set to vote on Sunday to advance Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett toward final confirmation despite Democratic objections.

Trump aide says 'we're not going to control the pandemic'

White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, pressed to explain why the pandemic cannot be reined in, said, “Because it is a contagious virus just like the flu.”

Kanye West might run for governor if he doesn't become president

Kanye West opened up about his life and presidential plans during an appearance on the “Joe Rogan Experience” podcast.

Voters claims entry was denied due to 'Black Lives Matter' face mask

A woman claims she was initially denied entry at a Fulton County Voting Precinct because she was wearing a ‘Black Lives Matter’ face mask.

Sen. Baldwin stumps for Joe Biden in virtual event

Sen. Baldwin spoke with a group of volunteers who will be running a "Phone Bank For Biden."

Boat parades, road rallies buoy Trump and his supporters

Boat, truck and car parades organized by President Donald Trump’s grassroots supporters have become one of the more visible images of the campaign.

US coronavirus surge colors White House race in closing days

With Election Day less than two weeks out, President Trump and Joe Biden highlight the pandemic's continued grip on American life.

Senate to convene rare Saturday session to debate Amy Coney Barrett nomination

The Senate will gavel in a rare Saturday session this afternoon to debate confirming Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court -- just days before voters decide whether Republicans will maintain control of the Senate and the White House.

Nebraska, Maine could play pivotal role in presidential election

Nebraska and Maine aren’t exactly swing states in the race to pick the next president, but each one has something to offer next month that could give them a huge amount of sway: a single electoral vote.

As Trump casts doubt on election, new agency contradicts him

President Donald Trump was predicting on Twitter that this election would be “the most corrupt” in American history earlier this month. A day later, the head of an obscure government agency he created offered a much different message.

U.S. stepping up diplomatic efforts to try to end fighting between Armenia and Azerbaijan

The Trump administration waded cautiously Friday into international efforts to halt fighting between Armenia and Azerbaijan, which are engaged in their worst conflict in more than 25 years.