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Trump asks U.S. Supreme Court to pause federal trial over presidential immunity question
WASHINGTON – Former President Donald Trump asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday to further delay his federal criminal trial on charges he attempted to subvert the 2020 election, contending his actions were protected by presidential immunity. In a 40-page application to the Supreme Court late Monday, Trump and his attorneys asked the justices to pause […] The post Trump asks U.S. Supreme Court to pause federal trial over presidential immunity question appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Trump’s pick for RNC chief worked with top election denier’s group
Former President Donald Trump’s choice to be the next chair of the national Republican Party briefly teamed up last election cycle with a voter fraud watchdog group closely tied to Cleta Mitchell, the conservative lawyer who played a key role in Trump’s bid to subvert the 2020 vote. Trump is backing Michael Whatley, the chair […] The post Trump’s pick for RNC chief worked with top election denier’s group appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Some GOP senators shy away from Trump threat he won’t aid ‘delinquent’ NATO allies
WASHINGTON — Republican and Democratic senators on Monday distanced themselves from comments Donald Trump made about NATO over the weekend, when the GOP front-runner said the United States might not assist those countries should Russia expand its war in Europe. Speaking at a rally in South Carolina, Trump recalled a conversation he had when he […] The post Some GOP senators shy away from Trump threat he won’t aid ‘delinquent’ NATO allies appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Johnson aims to bolster the state’s health workforce, restore trust in public health
As Kirsten Johnson starts her second year as the head of Wisconsin’s state health department, she has a bulging portfolio of responsibilities. The Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second-largest executive branch agency, with nearly 6,000 employees. (Only the the Department of Corrections, which runs the state prison system, is larger, employing more than […] The post Johnson aims to bolster the state’s health workforce, restore trust in public health appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Congress is looking at expanding the child tax credit again. Who would benefit?
WASHINGTON — The bipartisan tax package passed by the U.S. House last month is not a done deal, but the proposal’s supporters say it could restore some poverty-reducing benefits that reached millions under the pandemic-era child tax credit expansion. A majority of low-income families who do not currently qualify for the full credit would see […] The post Congress is looking at expanding the child tax credit again. Who would benefit? appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Five big takeaways from the special counsel’s report on Biden and classified documents
WASHINGTON — Special Counsel Robert Hur’s nearly 400-page report on the classified documents that President Joe Biden kept after leaving office includes new details on why it’s become commonplace for politicians to end up with sensitive information after they leave their posts. The report also sheds light on why Biden, then a former vice president, […] The post Five big takeaways from the special counsel’s report on Biden and classified documents appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Democrats allege RFK Jr. campaign took illegal help to collect signatures in states
The Democratic National Committee on Friday accused Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of illegally coordinating with a super PAC to gather signatures for his independent presidential campaign. In a complaint to the Federal Election Commission, the DNC alleged American Values 2024, a super PAC supporting Kennedy, collected signatures to put Kennedy’s name on the ballot in […] The post Democrats allege RFK Jr. campaign took illegal help to collect signatures in states appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Republicans ask to subpoena Supreme Court redistricting consultants
Wisconsin Republicans filed a motion with the state Supreme Court, asking for the authority to subpoena the two independent consultants who earlier this month issued a report that stated proposed legislative maps from Republicans and their allies amounted to “partisan gerrymanders.” The motion, filed by lawyers for Republican lawmakers and the conservative Wisconsin Institute for […] The post Republicans ask to subpoena Supreme Court redistricting consultants appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Senate elections committee holds hearing on prohibiting ranked choice, out-of-state student voting
The Wisconsin Senate Committee on Shared Revenue, Consumer Protection and Elections held a public hearing Thursday on a proposed resolution to amend the state constitution to prohibit the use of ranked choice voting in all elections. The proposed resolution, authored by Sen. Duey Stroebel (R-Saukville) and Rep. Ty Bodden (R-Hilbert) is one half of a […] The post Senate elections committee holds hearing on prohibiting ranked choice, out-of-state student voting appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Are Americans really committed to democracy in the 2024 election?
With former President Donald Trump having all but wrapped up the GOP presidential nomination, one issue looks set to be at the center of the general election campaign: the threat to democracy. In a major campaign speech in Pennsylvania in January, President Joe Biden detailed Trump’s lies about the 2020 election, his efforts to use […] The post Are Americans really committed to democracy in the 2024 election? appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
No prosecution of Biden in classified documents case, DOJ special counsel says in report
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Justice Department released a lengthy report Thursday concluding that while President Joe Biden “willfully retained” classified materials following his time as vice president, he won’t be charged with a crime. Special Counsel Robert K. Hur wrote in the 388-page report that prosecutors considered “that, at trial, Mr. Biden would likely present […] The post No prosecution of Biden in classified documents case, DOJ special counsel says in report appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
U.S. Senate advances $95.3 billion bill that includes emergency funding for Ukraine, Israel
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate moved past a procedural hurdle Thursday to begin work on a $95 billion emergency spending bill that would provide military and humanitarian assistance for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. The strong 67-32 vote, which could predict eventual approval, came after a tense week on Capitol Hill that began Sunday evening when […] The post U.S. Senate advances $95.3 billion bill that includes emergency funding for Ukraine, Israel appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
US Supreme Court appears skeptical of Colorado ruling in Trump disqualification case
U.S. Supreme Court justices heard oral arguments Thursday in a landmark case over whether former President Donald Trump should be barred from the 2024 presidential ballot. A majority of the justices, including liberal members of the court, expressed skepticism about a ruling from the Colorado Supreme Court that said Trump, the GOP presidential frontrunner, is […] The post US Supreme Court appears skeptical of Colorado ruling in Trump disqualification case appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Here are the key issues facing Supreme Court in Trump 14th Amendment case out of Colorado
Read more from our reporting on the Trump 14th Amendment case here. In the weeks following the Colorado Supreme Court’s historic 4-3 decision barring former President Donald Trump from the 2024 ballot under a Civil War-era insurrection clause, the case was formally appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court twice, presenting the court’s justices with two different […] The post Here are the key issues facing Supreme Court in Trump 14th Amendment case out of Colorado appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Assembly Education Committee discusses truancy bills and choice program consolidation
The Wisconsin Assembly Education Committee held hearings on a slate of bills aimed at limiting truancy in schools and a bill would consolidate the state’s school choice programs on Wednesday. A package of bills meant to address concerns about school attendance rates in Wisconsin are the result of the hearings held and research done by […] The post Assembly Education Committee discusses truancy bills and choice program consolidation appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Immigration advocates seek restart after Senate deal flops
WASHINGTON — Immigrant advocacy groups that opposed the bipartisan Senate deal to overhaul U.S. immigration law called for restarting policy discussions as the bill failed Wednesday in the U.S. Senate. Several advocacy organizations opposed the deal, which was defeated in a 49-50 procedural Senate vote Wednesday after all but four Republicans declined to support it. […] The post Immigration advocates seek restart after Senate deal flops appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Border crisis hypocrisy and what’s missing from the immigration debate
The collapse of the bipartisan immigration deal Wednesday in the U.S. Senate laid bare the hypocrisy of Republicans who claim border security is their No. 1 concern, yet refused to support the very border security measures they demanded — and Democrats gave them. Former President Donald Trump warned Republican members of Congress not to give […] The post Border crisis hypocrisy and what’s missing from the immigration debate appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
U.S. Senate kills immigration overhaul, hits stalemate on Israel, Ukraine aid
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate was stuck over whether to begin debate on an emergency spending bill Wednesday night that would provide $95.3 billion in assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan — after senators blocked a sweeping larger package that would have overhauled immigration law for the first time in decades. Republicans said last year […] The post U.S. Senate kills immigration overhaul, hits stalemate on Israel, Ukraine aid appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Assembly elections committee considers new rules for absentee ballot witnesses
The Wisconsin Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections held a public hearing Wednesday on a bill that would define exactly what address components a person is required to include when serving as a witness for an absentee ballot. State law requires that a voter casting an absentee ballot have a witness provide a signature and […] The post Assembly elections committee considers new rules for absentee ballot witnesses appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Bleak future for immigration action after U.S. Senate GOP abandons border security deal
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Republicans on Tuesday walked away from the bipartisan border security and immigration deal clinched after months of painstaking negotiations, siding with their House colleagues and presidential front-runner Donald Trump. The decision to block the bill released just two days ago not only leaves laws in place that GOP lawmakers say have […] The post Bleak future for immigration action after U.S. Senate GOP abandons border security deal appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
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