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How the fake electors in seven states are central to the Trump Jan. 6 indictment
WASHINGTON — The federal indictment accusing Donald Trump of trying to stay in power after losing the 2020 presidential election includes detailed accusations of Trump and his alleged co-conspirators’ pressure on individual state officials. The central plot to overturn the election, as described in the indictment a federal grand jury in Washington, D.C., handed up […] The post How the fake electors in seven states are central to the Trump Jan. 6 indictment appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Democratic lawmakers attend ALEC meeting to see what might be on the Legislature’s agenda
Wisconsin State Reps. Francesca Hong and Kristina Shelton aren’t exactly the typical lawmakers to belong to the American Legislative Exchange Council — ALEC for short. Hong, of Madison, and Shelton, of Green Bay, are staunch Democrats who have consistently voted against bills advancing the policies of the sort ALEC promotes. While the organization is legally […] The post Democratic lawmakers attend ALEC meeting to see what might be on the Legislature’s agenda appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Congress, GOP presidential candidates react to Trump indictment
WASHINGTON — Members of Congress and Republicans competing against Donald Trump in the presidential primary quickly reacted Tuesday to the latest indictment against the former president, falling largely along party lines. This one, by a federal grand jury, stems from Trump’s alleged efforts to subvert the 2020 election after Election Day and leading up to […] The post Congress, GOP presidential candidates react to Trump indictment appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
‘Fueled by lies,’ Trump charged with seeking to overturn 2020 election
WASHINGTON — A federal grand jury in Washington, D.C., indicted Donald Trump on Tuesday, alleging that Trump and co-conspirators attempted to subvert the 2020 election to keep the former president in power through a series of illegal actions that culminated in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. The former president faces four […] The post ‘Fueled by lies,’ Trump charged with seeking to overturn 2020 election appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Kenosha man’s family protests alleged in-custody suicide
Beneath a hot sun beaming down from blue skies Saturday morning, the family of Jacob Albright joined allies and community members on the steps of the Kenosha County Courthouse. A week before, they’d learned that Albright died while in the custody of police officers transporting him to the Kenosha County Jail. Questions have grown since […] The post Kenosha man’s family protests alleged in-custody suicide appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
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