Judge rejects block of election money to Milwaukee, other cities
A conservative group sought to block $6.3 million in funding awarded to Green Bay, Kenosha, Madison, Milwaukee and Racine.
A conservative group sought to block $6.3 million in funding awarded to Green Bay, Kenosha, Madison, Milwaukee and Racine.
Facebook reducing distribution of Hunter Biden story in New York Post
Facebook is limiting the distribution of a story in the New York Post about a purported email between Hunter Biden and an adviser to a Ukrainian energy company.
Facebook is limiting the distribution of a story in the New York Post about a purported email between Hunter Biden and an adviser to a Ukrainian energy company.
Florida municipal worker suspended for flying Trump flag from government truck
A Florida municipal worker was suspended without pay for flying a flag supporting President Donald Trump's re-election from his government truck.
A Florida municipal worker was suspended without pay for flying a flag supporting President Donald Trump's re-election from his government truck.
California’s Republican Party may expand unofficial ballot drop boxes over state objections
California’s top elections and law enforcement officials, both Democrats, said the boxes are illegal, threaten election security and must come down
California’s top elections and law enforcement officials, both Democrats, said the boxes are illegal, threaten election security and must come down
Trump, Biden to hold dueling town halls Thursday instead of originally scheduled debate
President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden will compete Oct. 15 on different networks by holding separate televised town hall events.
President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden will compete Oct. 15 on different networks by holding separate televised town hall events.
FPC votes to interview 6 MPD chief candidates behind closed doors
The FPC tabled the issue Friday after heated debate. Tuesday's vote was far from unanimous, but commissioners did agree to move forward with the process.
The FPC tabled the issue Friday after heated debate. Tuesday's vote was far from unanimous, but commissioners did agree to move forward with the process.
Milwaukee poll worker training ramps up as election nears
It's not just about showing up, officials said, but knowing how to help voters on Election Day, including registering them to vote and checking them in.
It's not just about showing up, officials said, but knowing how to help voters on Election Day, including registering them to vote and checking them in.
Amy Coney Barrett: Supreme Court nominee vows no personal agenda on 2nd day of hearings
Senate Judiciary Committee members began questioning Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett on the second day of confirmation hearings.
Senate Judiciary Committee members began questioning Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett on the second day of confirmation hearings.
Budget woes could mean suspension of 'The Hop' streetcar service
At this point, it's all just talk, but it could have long-term implications on The Hop's future.
At this point, it's all just talk, but it could have long-term implications on The Hop's future.
Supreme Court halts census count after Trump administration filing
The U.S. Supreme Court has stopped the once-a-decade head count of every U.S. resident from continuing through the end of October.
The U.S. Supreme Court has stopped the once-a-decade head count of every U.S. resident from continuing through the end of October.
Wisconsin absentee case may be headed to US Supreme Court
Democrats will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to decide whether absentee ballots in Wisconsin that are received up to six days after the election can be counted.
Democrats will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to decide whether absentee ballots in Wisconsin that are received up to six days after the election can be counted.
Mitch McConnell slates October revote on GOP COVID-19 relief plan
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says that he’s scheduling a procedural vote on a GOP COVID-19 relief bill for next week.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says that he’s scheduling a procedural vote on a GOP COVID-19 relief bill for next week.
Paramilitary groups discussed kidnapping Virginia governor, FBI agent says
Members of anti-government paramilitary groups discussed kidnapping Virginia’s governor during a June meeting in Ohio, an FBI agent testified Tuesday.
Members of anti-government paramilitary groups discussed kidnapping Virginia’s governor during a June meeting in Ohio, an FBI agent testified Tuesday.
‘The world is watching America with abject horror’: Mitt Romney slams US political climate
Former 2012 Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney tweeted a strong statement condemning the political climate and divide within the U.S., calling American politics “so divided, so angry, so mean, so violent.”
Former 2012 Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney tweeted a strong statement condemning the political climate and divide within the U.S., calling American politics “so divided, so angry, so mean, so violent.”
Trump administration study finds climate change, oil drilling could threaten polar bears
The study highlights the endangered animals’ continual exposure to climate change, along with the impact of proposed oil drilling on the animals.
The study highlights the endangered animals’ continual exposure to climate change, along with the impact of proposed oil drilling on the animals.
Biden on packing the Supreme Court: 'I'm not a fan'
Joe Biden says he is “not a fan” of the idea of adding seats to the Supreme Court.
Joe Biden says he is “not a fan” of the idea of adding seats to the Supreme Court.
Amy Coney Barrett: George Floyd video was 'very, very personal for my family'
When asked Tuesday about the video of George Floyd’s death, Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett said it is “obvious” racism persists in the U.S., but the issue of how the country should address it is up to policymakers, not judges.
When asked Tuesday about the video of George Floyd’s death, Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett said it is “obvious” racism persists in the U.S., but the issue of how the country should address it is up to policymakers, not judges.
Candidates can't declare election night victory on Twitter 'no matter who you are'
“Regardless of who you are, you cannot use Twitter to declare victory if the race has not been called and if you do, we’re going to put a warning that covers the entire tweet," Brandon Borman said.
“Regardless of who you are, you cannot use Twitter to declare victory if the race has not been called and if you do, we’re going to put a warning that covers the entire tweet," Brandon Borman said.
Michelle Obama teams with LeBron James to help boost early voting
A voter initiative led by Michelle Obama is partnering with a similar group founded by NBA star LeBron James and other prominent Black athletes and entertainers to generate excitement about voting early for the Nov. 3 election.
A voter initiative led by Michelle Obama is partnering with a similar group founded by NBA star LeBron James and other prominent Black athletes and entertainers to generate excitement about voting early for the Nov. 3 election.
California's Republican Party acknowledges owning unofficial ballot drop boxes
State GOP spokesman Hector Barajas said Monday the party owns the boxes. He declined to say how many exist and where they are located.
State GOP spokesman Hector Barajas said Monday the party owns the boxes. He declined to say how many exist and where they are located.