Motion seeks to 'tax' Trump for Wisconsin election challenge costs
A motion filed with the U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin on Wednesday, March 31 seeks payment from former President Donald Trump and his attorneys for "significant" costs incurred by Wisconsin taxpayers after the 2020 election.
Wisconsin Assembly OKs investigation into 2020 election
The resolution authorizing the investigation passed on a 58-35 party line vote, with all Republicans in support and all Democrats against.
US intel report: Putin authorized operations to help Trump in 2020 presidential election
Russia and Iran sought to influence the outcome of last November's presidential election, but U.S. intelligence officials found no evidence that any foreign actor changed votes or otherwise disrupted the voting process.
Capitol riot investigation: DOJ expects at least 100 more to be charged
More than 300 people have been arrested in connection with the attack. Attorneys described the effort as "likely the most complex investigation ever prosecuted" by the Justice Department.
Wisconsin Republicans ask Green Bay mayor to quit over election report
Republican Wisconsin lawmakers called Tuesday for Green Bay's Democratic mayor to resign following a report on a conservative website alleging he ceded authority for running the election to a paid consultant with ties to Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg.
House passes Equality Act, which would enshrine LGBTQ protections in US labor and civil rights laws
The Democratic-led House passed a bill Thursday that would enshrine LGBTQ protections in the nation's labor and civil rights laws, a top priority of President Joe Biden, though the legislation faces an uphill battle in the Senate.
Waukesha County GOP hosted Mike Lindell film screening claiming stolen election
The Republican Party of Waukesha County hosted a movie screening claiming the 2020 election was stolen. The man behind the film, My Pillow, Inc. CEO Mike Lindell, faces a $1.3 billion lawsuit for defamation.
Different votes, same message: Schumer, McConnell speak after Senate’s acquittal and condemn Trump
One voted to acquit, one voted to convict - but then they both took to the podium Saturday and condemned Trump’s rhetoric and actions leading up to the Jan. 6 riot.
Candidates, groups spent record $54M on Wisconsin legislative races
Democrats and groups supporting them spent $29.7 million. GOP candidates and their supporters spent more than $24.2 million.
Senate sets confirmation hearing date for Merrick Garland, Biden's pick for attorney general
The Senate Judiciary Committee has set a confirmation hearing for Merrick Garland, President Joe Biden’s nominee for attorney general.
Wisconsin elections officials saw 300+ contacts per hour on Nov. 3
While there were challenges related to the coronavirus pandemic and court challenges, commissioners commended election officials for their work in the November election, considering the circumstances.
Wisconsin elections officials saw 300+ contacts per hour on Nov. 3
While there were challenges related to the coronavirus pandemic and court challenges, commissioners commended election officials for their work in the November election, considering the circumstances.
More than 37,000 Wisconsin absentee ballots tied to mailing
More than 37,000 absentee ballots were counted from Wisconsin voters who returned an application form ahead of the November presidential election.
Far-right influencer 'Ricky Vaughn' arrested on charges of spreading disinformation to suppress 2016 voters
Douglass Mackey, known on the internet as “Ricky Vaughn,” is accused of using Twitter and other social media in 2016 to try and trick Clinton supporters to vote via text message instead of by casting an actual ballot, federal prosecutors said.
Dominion files $1.3B defamation lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani over 'demonstrably false' election claims
Dominion Voting Systems filed a defamation lawsuit against Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani for allegations that the company rigged the presidential election for Joe Biden. Officials said there was no evidence of widespread fraud.
Despite GOP claim, few valid voter fraud claims in Wisconsin
When Donald Trump continued to falsely claim in December that massive fraud and other voting irregularities had cost him a second term, top Republicans in the Wisconsin Legislature said they were reviewing thousands of complaints about the election.
Political ad spending continues despite end of election season
Wednesday's inauguration of President Biden brought a formal close to the 2020 election cycle, but even with campaign season now in the rearview mirror, there's no end to political advertising.
Inauguration Day 2021: Lady Gaga, J. Lo, Garth Brooks headline Biden-Harris ceremony
A slew of glittery celebrities is descending on Washington — virtually or in person — to welcome the new administration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
With photo of late son Beau behind him, President Joe Biden begins work at White House
With Beau's photo behind him, Biden began his term signing 17 executive orders on Wednesday — and it is likely that Beau's legacy will continue to be an influence on the president's decisions over the next four years.
‘American aspiration’: Vice President Kamala Harris addresses nation after making history
Kamala Harris made history on Wednesday, becoming the country's first Black, first Asian and first female second-in-command, after being inaugurated alongside President Joe Biden.