Report: Outside groups spend $9.9 million on legislative races
Outside groups spent nearly $10 million trying to influence Wisconsin's legislative races.
Outside groups spent nearly $10 million trying to influence Wisconsin's legislative races.
Mississippi lawmaker apologizes after calling for state to leave US over Biden win
In a since-deleted Twitter message, state Rep. Price Wallace wrote last Saturday that the Magnolia State should “succeed” from the union after the Democrat’s win over President Trump, according to reports.
In a since-deleted Twitter message, state Rep. Price Wallace wrote last Saturday that the Magnolia State should “succeed” from the union after the Democrat’s win over President Trump, according to reports.
2020 election unfolded smoothly without widespread irregularities, officials say
State officials and election experts say the 2020 election unfolded smoothly across the country and without any widespread irregularities.
State officials and election experts say the 2020 election unfolded smoothly across the country and without any widespread irregularities.
President-elect Joe Biden’s first 100 days: COVID-19, economy, climate among likely priorities
President-elect Joe Biden will enter the White House facing a deeply polarized country amid a global pandemic and its economic fallout.
President-elect Joe Biden will enter the White House facing a deeply polarized country amid a global pandemic and its economic fallout.
Who pays for recounts in presidential elections?
The rules around paying for recounts are not the same across the board. Who puts up the money for a recount typically depends upon whether the recount is automatic or requested.
The rules around paying for recounts are not the same across the board. Who puts up the money for a recount typically depends upon whether the recount is automatic or requested.
Gender role switch: Kamala Harris's husband steps back from career to help wife
“I want more women in office, and I want more partners, whoever their partner is, to support them and to provide an opportunity and an environment for success,” Doug Emhoff said.
“I want more women in office, and I want more partners, whoever their partner is, to support them and to provide an opportunity and an environment for success,” Doug Emhoff said.
Immigration an early target for Biden administration
Some quick and dramatic moves on immigration are expected in the early days of the Biden administration.
Some quick and dramatic moves on immigration are expected in the early days of the Biden administration.
1st Muslim elected to Wisconsin State Legislature
Samba Baldeh made history in Madison when he was elected last week, a groundbreaking win that is the latest step in a journey that started overseas.
Samba Baldeh made history in Madison when he was elected last week, a groundbreaking win that is the latest step in a journey that started overseas.
Governor Evers advises people to stay home as coronavirus surges
The governor issued a stay-at-home advisory in the form of an executive order but it carries no weight in light of the Supreme Court decision in May.
The governor issued a stay-at-home advisory in the form of an executive order but it carries no weight in light of the Supreme Court decision in May.
1st Muslim elected to Wisconsin State Legislature
Baldeh grew up in a West-African village. He'll soon head to the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Baldeh grew up in a West-African village. He'll soon head to the Wisconsin State Assembly.
From Scranton, Pennsylvania to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue: Biden’s road to president-elect
Despite the tragic losses that plagued the former vice president's life, Joe Biden is that much closer to the White House after being announced as the president elect, but how did he get there?
Despite the tragic losses that plagued the former vice president's life, Joe Biden is that much closer to the White House after being announced as the president elect, but how did he get there?
State legislatures cannot override popular vote after Election Day, legal experts say
State legislatures cannot override the popular vote by directly appointing their preferred slate of presidential electors after Election Day, legal experts say.
State legislatures cannot override the popular vote by directly appointing their preferred slate of presidential electors after Election Day, legal experts say.
Milwaukee County canvassing nearly done; recount request expected
In Milwaukee County, the canvassing process is almost done. All municipalities, except for three, have been canvassed.
In Milwaukee County, the canvassing process is almost done. All municipalities, except for three, have been canvassed.
Pompeo says there will be 'smooth transition to a second Trump administration,' despite projected Biden win
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo defiantly told reporters on Tuesday that there would be “a smooth transition to a second Trump administration,” despite President-elect Joe Biden’s projected win.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo defiantly told reporters on Tuesday that there would be “a smooth transition to a second Trump administration,” despite President-elect Joe Biden’s projected win.
Wisconsin Republicans not ready to concede presidential race
From Washington D.C. to Madison, many Republicans are not ready to concede.
From Washington D.C. to Madison, many Republicans are not ready to concede.
McConnell, Schumer re-elected to lead, but US Senate majority uncertain
Senators chose party leaders Tuesday, but it's unclear who will be the majority leader in the new Congress with no party having secured control of the Senate until a January runoff election in Georgia.
Senators chose party leaders Tuesday, but it's unclear who will be the majority leader in the new Congress with no party having secured control of the Senate until a January runoff election in Georgia.
Supreme Court seems likely to leave bulk of Affordable Care Act in place
Republican elected officials and the Trump administration are advancing their latest arguments to get rid of the Affordable Care Act, a long-held GOP goal that has repeatedly failed in Congress and the courts.
Republican elected officials and the Trump administration are advancing their latest arguments to get rid of the Affordable Care Act, a long-held GOP goal that has repeatedly failed in Congress and the courts.
Pentagon’s top policy adviser James Anderson resigns after Mark Esper firing
U.S. defense officials said James Anderson, the top policy adviser at the Pentagon, submitted his resignation Tuesday, a day after President Donald Trump fired Defense Secretary Mark Esper.
U.S. defense officials said James Anderson, the top policy adviser at the Pentagon, submitted his resignation Tuesday, a day after President Donald Trump fired Defense Secretary Mark Esper.
Census Bureau denies census workers' fake data allegations
Census workers told The Associated Press they were pressured to do so.
Census workers told The Associated Press they were pressured to do so.
Faithless electors: Could they impact 2020 election results?
Electors who cast a vote for someone other than their state party’s nominee are often referred to as “faithless electors.” While states generally side with the candidate their state picks as the corresponding party’s presidential nominee, occasionally they do not.
Electors who cast a vote for someone other than their state party’s nominee are often referred to as “faithless electors.” While states generally side with the candidate their state picks as the corresponding party’s presidential nominee, occasionally they do not.