Donald Trump

Families Face Peril As Federal Aid Ends

Unemployment benefits end, confusion reigns. ‘This is an ongoing financial catastrophe.’

Trump Directives Fall Flat in Wisconsin

President’s executive action on unemployment and evictions cause ‘uncertainty and confusion’, Evers says

DPW Statement on Women For Trump Bus Tour Announcement

City Trails on Census As Trump Shortens Deadline

City way behind state, nation in response as Trump cuts back time for door-to-door census.

MU Poll Shows Biden Still Leads Trump

Up by 5 points in new poll. Two other polls showed similar lead.

DPW Responds to 1,000 Wisconsinites Dying from COVID-19

New Marquette Law School Poll finds Biden holding a steady lead over Trump in Wisconsin

Amid growing COVID-19 concern, voters split on whether to send students to school, but support face mask rules

DPW Statement on Visit from EPA Secretary Andrew Wheeler

Kanye West Nomination Papers Too Late?

His attorneys argue petitions turned in 14 seconds after 5 p.m. deadline are still legal, question state Elections Commission's clock

City Poised for Record Turnout in Primary

More absentee ballots requested than the total vote in any fall primary in two decades.

DPW Slams Trump’s Continued Attacks on Social Security

Wisconsinites Deserve to Know Where Our Elected Officials Stand on Donald Trump’s Executive Orders

Americans Recognize These Orders Are A Smoke-and-Mirrors Sideshow to Distract From GOP Failures. Do Wisconsin Republicans?

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin: Trump Needs to Start Working with Congress to Pass Bipartisan Legislation That Helps Wisconsin With Ongoing and Worsening Public Health and Economic Crisis

AG Kaul Joins Coalition Challenging Trump Administration’s Unlawful Effort to Bar Immigrants and Foreign Workers

Pandemic Still Hurting State Economy

Downturn far worse than during Great Recession. People’s fears, not shutdown orders, are driving downturn.

Democrats Announce Inspiring Lineup of Americans Who Will Speak at the 2020 Democratic National Convention: “Uniting America”

Convention to feature individuals from all walks of life, political affiliations and every corner of the country who support Joe Biden’s vision to lead us out of Trump’s chaos and crises

Kanye West’s Nomination Papers Challenged

Complainants argue his nomination papers are filled with errors and were turned in late.

“Uniting America”—Democrats Announce Themes for Four Nights of Convention

DPW Statement on BLS Numbers

Black Elected Officials Slam GOP, Kanye West

Leaders from some of the highest offices in the area call it a disrespectful, cynical move.

Wisconsin Democrats on the Anniversary of the VRA

Johnson, Lee Ask Google for Answers About Political Bias on Platform

WisDems and Arena, in Partnership with the DNCC and BFP, Announce Free, All-Virtual Campaign Academy

Campaign Academy 2020 will provide free electoral training to thousands during Democratic National Convention

Coalition to March on the DNC Responds to Biden’s Decision to Stay Home

A Mask Mandate is Not Enough

It's a step in the right direction, but not enough to suppress the virus.

Republican Attorney Files Kanye West’s Nomination Papers

Attorney Lane Ruhland is also currently representing the Trump campaign.

DPW Statement on Changes to the Democratic National Convention

Joe Biden Won’t Travel to Milwaukee For DNC

Party confirms Biden and VP pick will speak remotely.

DPW Calls Out Trump’s Abhorrent Attacks on the Latinx Community

As DeVos Holds Closed Door Event with WI Federalist Society, WEAC President, Teachers Call Out Administration for Not Prioritizing Safe School Re-Opening Plan

Trump Attacks Voting Process

The president attempts to undercut mail-in voting.

Gerrymandering Creates Difficult Road for Dems in Wisconsin

Coalition to March on the DNC to Announce March Route

Sen. Ron Johnson Spreads Disinformation Instead of Helping Wisconsin Families

In a weekend of unhinged TV appearances, Johnson doubles down on conspiracy theories and demonizes unemployed Wisconsinites needing help

GOP-Controlled Senate Refuses to Act

Democrats in the House passed a stimulus bill in May.

AG Kaul Joins Lawsuit Against President Trump for Illegally Seeking to Exclude Undocumented Immigrants from Congressional Apportionment

Jill Karofsky Sworn Into Wisconsin Supreme Court

She was sworn in after running 35 miles of a 100-mile ultramarathon.

Town Hall Discusses Urgency of Climate Crisis

The virtual town hall was held by Lt. Gov. Barnes and Sen. Baldwin.

Biden’s Recovery Plan Supports Communities of Color

His plan includes investments in housing, child care, jobs and small business.

Evers Should Re-Order All Restrictions

Not just a mask mandate. Put the Supreme Court on the hot seat.

Voter Registration Down During Pandemic

Numbers lower than previous presidential election years.

Johnson Gases Up Biden Investigation Before Election

Trump lauds the investigation of his presidential opponent.

State Rep. Marisabel Cabrera addresses opponent’s misleading “Trump-style” attacks in campaign

Biden’s Climate Plan Is Smart Politics

And smart policy. The two should go hand in hand.

National Guard’s COVID-19 Testing At Risk

Federal funding for this ends next month. Guard members have helped accomplish much of testing in Wisconsin.

Federal “Surge” Is At Least 25 Agents

But far smaller than other cities, will not target protesters, says agent in charge.

Baldwin Calls on Trump to Strengthen Buy America Policy, Boost Funding for Local Communities to Prevent Chinese Interference in U.S. Industries

Obama, Clinton, Join Lt. Governor Barnes in Celebrating NextGen Contacting Over 3 Million Voters Nationwide, 234,000 in Wisconsin

Progressive powerhouses, Lt. Governor team up to turnout youth vote

DPW Vice-Chair Calls Out Trump For Exacerbating Inequalities In Communities of Color

Congressional Republicans Fail Wisconsin

Democrats passed second pandemic relief bill in May. State’s GOP members continue to delay.

Sen. Tammy Baldwin Endorses Slate of Legislative Candidates

Milwaukee Federal Agent “Surge” Nothing New?

Different than Portland, continues past help, Chisholm and DeSiato explain.

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Calls Out Trump’s Anti-Women Agenda

Trump Has Enormous “Emergency” Powers

1978 law gives president 123 statutory powers. He could round up a lot of people, a lot of groups.

Legislature Hasn’t Met in 100 Days

No action since April 15 on pandemic, police reform, budget shortfalls.

Biden Needs a Smarter Jobs Platform

The presidential hopeful doesn't have a jobs program tailored to the 21st Century.

Rep. Grothman Calls for Schools to Reopen In-Person

Grothman says no one for reopening in-person wants children at risk.

How Rejected Ballots Will Affect Upcoming Election

This spring, there were more than 23,000 ballots thrown out.

Trump Sending Federal Agent “Surge” to Milwaukee, State, Local Officials React

Attorney General calls it a "facist tactic." MPD says support not for civil unrest.

Mayor Tom Barrett released the following statement:

Rep. Robyn Vining, WOW County Mothers Speak Out About Child Care Struggles

ACLU of Wisconsin: President Trump Should Not Deploy Troops to Milwaukee

Trump Says Testing is ‘Overrated’ As His Failures Hurt Wisconsinites

Palzewicz and Democrats Have Plan for Pandemic

Baldwin, Senate Colleagues Demand Answers from Attorney General Barr and Acting Secretary Wolf on Deployment of Anonymous Federal Agents in American Cities

In the wake of Trump's threat to deploy more federal agents, Senators press Department of Justice and Homeland Security heads on accountability and legal authorities for militarized interventions in American cities

Why Evers Must Take Action

Data shows state is losing the battle against COVID-19. He must reissue an emergency order.

Bipartisan Group Will Promote Voting By Mail

And in-person voting. Former GOP Attorney General dismisses fraud claims on mail-in ballots

DPW Statement on Donald Trump’s Endangerment of Senior Wisconsinites

Polack Releases New Digital Ad in Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District

The ad was released in the run-up to the August 11th Democratic Primary

Palzewicz Cautions: COVID-19 Not Over

White House threat of federal agents in Milwaukee is unnecessary

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson July 20, 2020

Biden Can Win Wisconsin

His state staff, money raised and poll results all bode well.

Could Milwaukee Get Federal Troops?

Trump's chief of staff says administration prepping plan to send troops to Democratic-run cities like Milwaukee.

What Should Next Pandemic Aid Bill Include?

State’s Democrats, Republicans disagree on who needs federal help and how much is needed.

Stop Denying Systematic Racism

It’s real and affects all our policies and institutions.

Mike Pence’s Unreality Show

The Vice President loves us. That’s why he keeps coming back to Wisconsin.

Pence Attacks Biden During Wisconsin Visit

Biden campaign called it damage control for Trump's "historic failure of leadership."

2020 Presidential Bobbleheads Featuring Trump, Biden and Kanye Unveiled

Will State Republicans Choose Safety for Wisconsin School Children or Trump’s Political Agenda?

Vice President Mike Pence Visits Wisconsin As Donald Trump and His Administration Bully School Children

State Using Half of Testing Capacity

DHS officials call for residents to more readily get tested for COVID-19.

Wisconsinites Blast Trump-Pence Administration on COVID-19 Response Ahead of VP Visit on Friday

Character Matters in Fifth District Election

The Constitutional Posturing on Masks

In what article of the Constitution did the Washington County Board find masks mentioned?

On Tax Day, Wisconsinites Still Feel Pain from Tax Scam

Why Wisconsin, U.S. Failed Against COVID-19

Conservative network, including key state operatives, quietly fought solutions other advanced countries pursued.

Conspiracy Theories Dog COVID-19 Contact Tracers

Misinformation about actions to protect health are exhausting local officials in the state.

Labor Leaders Slam Trump for Betraying Working People

New Poll Shows Polack Competitive in Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District

Biden and Trump Are Tied in the Presidential Race

A Year After Trump Claims Farmers Are “Over the Hump,” They’re Struggling More Than Ever

State GOP Convention Decries Anarchy, Socialism

Hundreds at in-person convention in Green Bay despite fliers warning they ‘assume any potential risk’.

State High Court Nullifies 2018 Election

One again, conservative judges uphold lame duck laws and then overthrow governor's vetoes

BRT Line Delayed Until 2022

Trump administration mismanagement of federal grant delays county Bus Rapid Transit.

Wisconsin Women Slam Trump For Attacks On Their Health, COVID-19 Response, In-Person Campaigning

The War Against Masks

It’s the most cost effective way to slow the pandemic. So why such opposition?

DPW Statement on Women For Trump Bus Tour

5 Pragmatic Solutions Biden Could Offer

Trump in free-fall, nation needs leadership. Here’s what Biden should do.

State GOP Holding Convention in Hot Spot

In-person Republican convention next week in Brown County which has second-highest COVID-19 outbreak.

Congress Extends Small Business Loan Program

Program has been a lifeline for small business owners. But will the President sign it?

Biden for President Announces Latino Leadership Committee Co-Chaired by Former Secretaries Ken Salazar and Hilda L. Solis

The Latino Leadership Committee Will Consist of State and Local Leaders from Across the Country to Mobilize the Latino Vote

Palzewicz Concerned for U.S. Troop Safety in Afghanistan