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Baldwin, Colleagues Demand Trump Admin Keep Social Security Field Offices Open, Stop Jeopardizing Seniors’ Benefits

Baldwin’s call comes as Trump Admin closes Social Security offices in Wisconsin and cuts key staff

Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Senator Tammy Baldwin Urge HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to Reinstate Childhood Lead Poisoning Experts at CDC, Push for Approval of Milwaukee’s Request for Federal Assistance

NEW: Wisconsin Minority Business Development Agency Office Closing, Baldwin Demands Answers from Trump Admin

Baldwin-backed agency to boost minority entrepreneurship, ignite economic opportunity & create jobs on Musk and Trump’s chopping block

Half of Federal Head Start Funding to Wisconsin Eliminated

Down by $35 million from same period in 2024. Baldwin vows to fight it.

Milwaukee Protests Target Deportations, Democratic Leaders

Highway bridges all over town on Saturday became protests of Trump's policies.

Trump Administration Axed Federal Employees Needed for MPS Lead Crisis

City Health officials sought help from federal experts, only to find they disappeared.

Democratic Lawmakers Announce Bill to Prevent Musk’s Election Giveaways

Elon Musk awarded two $1 million checks to Wisconsin voters in lead up Supreme Court election.

Wisconsin Democrats Announce 2025 State Convention

WisDems Chair Ben Wikler Announces He Won’t Run for Reelection

Wisconsin Republicans Vote to Take Healthcare Away from Constituents

Senator Mark Spreitzer: Wisconsin Elections Are Not For Sale

Democrats in the Wisconsin State Legislature Announce Introduction of Constitutional Amendment Ballot Measure to Overturn Citizens United

Did Schimel Get Too Partisan in Election?

The conservative in race for state superintendent was less strident and did better.

How Much Did Musk Pay Per Vote?

The billionaire spent $25 million on Wisconsin Supreme Court race. Let’s consider his investment return.

Pocan Asks Speaker Johnson to Invite Elon Musk for a Congressional Briefing

Why I Joined the Protest in Washington DC

A cheesehead gets showered with gratitude for Wisconsin's rejection of Elon Musk.

Crawford Was Ahead Through Entire Election

Both parties' tracking polls showed a race whose winner was always the same.

Conservatives Call for Changes Following Schimel’s Loss

Activists push for Wisconsin Republican Party Chair Brian Schimming to resign.

Wisconsin Humanities Programs in Peril After Trump Axes Funding

Educational and cultural programming throughout the state will be lost.

Thousands Across Wisconsin Protest Cuts Under Trump, Musk

National 'Hands Off' movement sparks protests in dozens of Wisconsin cities.

Kaul Announces Three New Lawsuits Against Trump Administration

Challenging orders closing agencies, defunding research and changing election rules.

Gov. Evers: Statement on Suing the Trump Administration to Stop Cuts to Wisconsin Museums and Libraries

UW-Stevens Point natural history museum funding at risk due to cuts by Trump and Musk

Marquette Poll Identifies Just How Unpopular Trump’s Tariffs and Musk Are

Majority of adults still favor deporting immigrants in the country illegally.

Ballot Shortages Mar An Otherwise Strong Night For Milwaukee Elections

At least seven polling sites had to call for urgent ballot printing.

19 Winners and Losers in Historic Election

Beyond the names on the ballot, who else won or lost in yesterday’s election?

People power prevails: Judge Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Congratulates Justice-Elect Susan Crawford

DNC Chair Ken Martin on Judge Susan Crawford’s Victory in the Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

Crawford Beats Schimel in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

Race turned into a national election and a loss for Elon Musk and Donald Trump.

What The Voters Are Saying on Wisconsin’s Historic Election Day

The nation is watching as voters decide state's pivotal Supreme Court race.

Baldwin Demands Answers from Trump Administration on Social Security Workforce Reductions, Office Closures in Wisconsin

Green Bay, Wausau office closures, and staffing cuts jeopardize Social Security benefits for seniors

Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding New Lawsuit Suing Trump Administration for Recklessly Gutting Over $225 Million in Federal Funding from Health Services in Wisconsin

Baldwin Introduces Bill to Release Illegally Withheld Funding for Wisconsin Farmers

Legislation comes after Trump Administration continues to take back funding guaranteed to Wisconsin’s farmers and producers

Musk May Target Other State Elections

It all depends if the billionaire's backing of Brad Schimel for Wisconsin Supreme Court succeeds.

Spending by Billionaires on Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Still Rising

Astounding numbers for Elon Musk, followed by Uihleins and George Soros.

Elon Musk Hands Out Two $1 million Checks at Green Bay Rally

Wisconsin Supreme Court race could affect ‘entire destiny of humanity’ he declares.

Elon Musk Plans Wisconsin Visit To Give $2 Million to 2 People, But Faces Legal Challenge

Musk previously said he would give the money 'in appreciation' for voting, despite a Wisconsin law that likely bans giving anything of value for votes.

UPDATE: Attorney General Josh Kaul Files Lawsuit to Stop Elon Musk from Making Illegal Payments to Wisconsin Voters

UPDATE: Statement on Recusal; Case Assigned to Different Judge

Attorney General Josh Kaul Files Lawsuit to Stop Elon Musk from Making Illegal Payments to Wisconsin Voters

Statement on Recusal

Trump Pulls the Rug out from under Mental Health Services in Milwaukee

Wisconsin Democrats on Elon Deleting Evidence of His Crime

Musk Blatantly Disregarding Law

Kinser Still Pushing Collapsing Federal Test While Trump Dismantles Public Education

Who’s Ahead in Wisconsin Supreme Court Election?

What do the polls show? How big will turnout be?

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Condemns Elon Musk’s Blatantly Illegal Vote-Buying Scheme to Save Brad Schimel

Gov. Evers Slams New Trump Administration Attempt to Recklessly Gut Over $210 Million for Wisconsin to Help Support Mental and Behavioral Health, Prevent Substance Abuse, and Strengthen Local EMS

As Elon Musk’s DOGE Targets Social Security, Baldwin Calls on Trump Admin to Reverse Decision That Makes Accessing Benefits More Difficult

Baldwin: “There is no way around it: this latest action by the Trump Administration is a direct attack on Social Security”

Elon Musk Gives $1 Million to Green Bay Voter

His America PAC offers $100 to sign a petition with $1 million prizes.

Crowley Wants Partners For County Government

His State of The County address also takes issue with Trump funding cuts.

How Federal Education Cuts Will Hurt Wisconsin

Big cuts for public schools, poor and disabled students, school lunches and more.

Trump Issues Order Changing Election Rules

Trump administration wants proof of citizenship during voter registration, claims U.S. elections are not properly secured.

Pocan Urges USPS Leadership to Halt Plan to Cut 10,000 Jobs

Ron Johnson Says ‘We Have to Thank Elon’ If Schimel Wins Wisconsin

Musk 'wants a lackey' on state Supreme Court, Susan Crawford's campaign charges.

How Musk Was Recruited to Back Schimel

Did Scott Walker sell the billionaire on flipping the Wisconsin Supreme Court?

Wisconsin Involved in 7 Lawsuits Against Trump Administration

That's among 130 lawsuits nationally. 'We've selected wisely,' says AG Josh Kaul.

Elon Musk PAC Offers Cash for Signing Judicial Pledge

'Illegal' attempt to influence voters in Wisconsin Supreme Court race?

Trump Endorses Brad Schimel in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

Republicans hope to use this to turn out voters in final days of race. So do Democrats.

What Is Going On With DOGE and Milwaukee’s NLRB Office?

Three federal agencies claim three different things.

Senator Baldwin Calls Out Trump Executive Order Seeking to Dismantle Department of Education to Pay for Billionaire Tax Breaks

“I’ll fight like hell to make sure our students aren’t the ones paying for Republicans’ tax breaks for billionaires”

NEW- Baldwin, Welch Announce Forum on Devastating Trump Cuts at NIH Jeopardizing Cures for Alzheimer’s Disease, Cancers

“Cures in Crisis: What Gutting NIH Research Means for Americans with Cancer, Alzheimer's, & Other Diseases” will spotlight patients, universities, and researchers impacted by cuts

AG Kaul Issues Statement On Reports That President Trump Plans To Sign Executive Order Aimed At Dismantling Department of Education

Measuring Trump’s Approval Rating

Declining both nationally and in Wisconsin. By how much?

Tim Walz Says Fight Against Trump, Musk Starts with Beating Schimel

A standing ovation in Eau Claire for Minnesota governor and former VP candidate.

Why Musk Wants to Control Wisconsin Supreme Court

Beyond Tesla dealerships is something more far-reaching for Musk and Trump.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Likely to Double Spending Record

Higher conservative spending for that race and for state superintendent.

DNC Announces Investment into Wisconsin Coordinated Campaign, Turbocharging Organizing Ahead of April 1 Elections

DNC announces historically-early investment in WI ahead of critical elections, including for State Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford and Superintendent candidate Dr. Jill Underly

Republicans Gained Little in State Legislatures

Biggest loss nationally in 2024 was in Wisconsin. Could help Democrats in 2026.

In Supreme Court Race Republicans Attack Crawford as Soft on Crime

Light sentences in two child sexual assault cases? Legal expert says no.

A Deja Vu Election for State Supreme Court

Looks like repeat of 2023 Protasiewicz v. Kelly race. But with key differences.

Tim Walz Will Visit Eau Claire to Boost Crawford, Attack Van Orden

Rally with Minnesota governor part of Democrats' 'People v. Musk' campaign.

Gov. Tim Walz to Join WisDems Next People v. Musk Grassroots Town Hall in Eau Claire

Baldwin, Colleagues Press Trump Administration to Address Consequences of Social Security Workforce Layoffs

Cut staff, closed field offices threaten seniors’ access to social security benefits

Republicans Pivot to Virtual Town Halls To Avoid Opposition

Rep. Van Orden blames 'Soros-funded agitators.'

Crawford, Schimel Square Off In Lone Debate Before Supreme Court Election

Each candidate accused the other of being too partisan.

Why Is Trump Targeting Veterans?

Trump/Musk cuts hurt a popular government program and many workers who back MAGA.

GOAT Gets Started in State Legislature

Committee that is Wisconsin's version of DOGE seeks proof that state employees are really working.

New video highlights threat to Wisconsin’s environment if Schimel joins State Supreme Court

Pocan Votes Against Partisan Republican Funding Bill

Organized Labor Faces Assault Under Trump

DOGE targets Milwaukee NLRB office, Mitchell Airport TSA officers losing rights.

Schimel, Republicans Target Trump Voters in State Supreme Court Race

'The idea that court races are completely without partisan influences, that’s gone.'

National Parks Sees Record Number of Visitors, Including in Wisconsin

But Trump administration has cut 1,000 staff and suppressed data on increase in visitors.

Bernie Sanders Draws Capacity Crowd in Kenosha

They're cutting programs 'that lower-income and working people desperately need.'

Unions, Veterans Protest Cuts to VA

Friday afternoon protest attended by Congresswoman Gwen Moore.

Baldwin Successfully Pushes Trump to Release Wrongfully Withheld Funding for Dairy Farmers

Lobbyist Brittany Kinser Finally Responds—And She’s Perfectly “Fine” With Trump’s Plan to Gut Wisconsin Schools

Schimel Tells Canvassers He’ll Be ‘Support Network’ for Trump

Supreme Court candidate also rehashes election denial claims in Waukesha County appearance.

AG Kaul Condemns President Trump’s Possible Executive Order To Begin Dismantling U.S. Department of Education

How Vulnerable Is Wisconsin to Federal Firings?

State has 30,000 federal employees. And many state workers in federally funded agencies.

1.3 Million People in State Threatened By Possible Medicaid Cuts

Federally funded care for poor, elderly and disabled helps 1 in 5 Wisconsin residents.

Poll Shows Many Don’t Know About Crawford or Schimel in High Court Race

Marquette Law School poll also finds majority of voters view Elon Musk unfavorably.

As Elon Musk Takes His Chainsaw to Taxpayer Assistance Services in Milwaukee, Congresswoman Gwen Moore Demands Answers for Constituents

Democrats Launch Anti-Musk Ad

Making Elon Musk the villain and blasting Brad Schimel's bid for Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Crawford Battles Schimel Over Impartiality

'He’s got a long history as an extreme partisan,' candidate charges in Rotary speech.

Federal Workers in Wisconsin Fight Their Firings After Mass Layoffs

'A slap in the face.' Most were probationary staff. Many were veterans.

Pocan to Host Town Hall in Lafayette County

Belmont is less than 10 miles from 3rd District

Senator Baldwin Releases Statement on President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress

Rep. Madison Supports State Protections Against Federal Funds Freeze

He Joins Freshman Legislators’ in Their Call for Bold, Preemptive Action to Protect Wisconsinites