Politics & Government

Republicans see an opportunity in Wisconsin with Latino voters

4:58pm August 25, 2023

by Franco Ordoñez

In 2020, Latino voters shifted slightly more Republican. Ahead of 2024, these voters could be the deciders in an election that might come down to just thousands of votes in states like Wisconsin.

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U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan. Chutkan has been assigned to the election fraud case against former President Donald Trump.

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Judge in Trump trial has a tough sentencing record in Jan. 6 cases

4:58pm August 25, 2023

by Carrie Johnson

Judge Tanya Chutkan knows her way around a courtroom after years as a public defender. Now her rulings will be on international display in the Jan. 6 case against the former president.

Former President Donald Trump's booking photo was released after he was booked in Atlanta.

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Up First briefing: Trump's busy week; extremism in a hit song; 'miracle' Lahaina house

11:48am August 25, 2023

by Suzanne Nuyen

From counterprogramming for a GOP debate to a booking on charges in Georgia, Trump had a busy week. A hit country song raises extremism red flags. A "miracle house" stands unscathed in Lahaina.

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Former President Donald Trump looks at his phone during a roundtable with governors in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, June 18, 2020.

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For Trump, X marks the spot for his social media return. Why that could really matter

11:33am August 25, 2023

by Domenico Montanaro

Donald Trump posted again for the first time in three years since being banned from various social media, taking to X, the platform formerly known as Twitter to post his mugshot.

From left to right: Former Vice President Mike Pence, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis during the first Republican presidential primary debate in Milwaukee on Wednesday.

Climate change made it in the GOP debate. Some young Republicans say that's a win

11:28am August 25, 2023

by Ximena Bustillo

Climate change is a top issue for young voters across political parties, but most of the Republican presidential candidates avoided the question.

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Morning news brief

7:48am August 25, 2023

From counterprogramming for a GOP debate to a booking on charges in Georgia, Donald Trump had a busy week. A chart-topping song holds extreme themes. Russia's Wagner mercenaries recruit for Africa.

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Former President Donald Trump's legal and political calendars are filling up

7:26am August 25, 2023

Trump dominated recent headlines: avoiding the GOP debate, having a high-profile interview on social media site X — then was booked for charges related to the 2020 election, complete with mug shot.

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Tennessee special legislative session on public safety is extended into next week

5:18am August 25, 2023

by Blaise Gainey

The Tennessee legislature's special session to deal with gun violence and public safety has been extended to Monday. It was supposed to wrap up on Thursday.

Former President Donald Trump signs autographs at Trump National Golf Club on Aug. 13 in Bedminster, N.J.

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Where the GOP primary stands, with Trump still front and center

5:00am August 25, 2023

by Eric McDaniel

Former President Donald Trump skipped the debate and turned himself into Georgia police this week. Still, he's way ahead of his primary opponents and coasting toward the nomination.

Wisconsin voters watch the first presidential debate at a brewpub in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Wednesday evening.

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Beyond the jabs, Wisconsin voters craved specifics from first GOP primary debate

5:00am August 25, 2023

by Maayan Silver

Wisconsin voters took in the barbs, slams and jabs at a GOP debate watch party in downtown Milwaukee Wednesday night. But they were left with major policy questions.