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Biden’s Weekend of Damage Control Fails to Stave Off Calls for Him to Drop Out
Nine Democratic lawmakers in Congress and an anonymous senior White House official say Biden should exit the race.

Republicans Struggle to Get Story Straight After Trump Insults Milwaukee
Some commentators noted attacks on Milwaukee aren't unusual, and are often accompanied by racist dog whistles.

ACLU Sues Milwaukee Over Republican Convention Free Speech Restrictions
The lawsuit is on behalf of the Coalition to March on the RNC 2024, which wants to host a parade near the convention.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Reconsiders 2022 Ban on Ballot Drop Boxes
Drop boxes had been utilized for years without issue in the state before a conservative court blocked their use.

Climate Crisis-Driven Wildfires in Canada Prompt Air Quality Warnings in US
More than 24,000 acres of western Canada have been consumed so far this wildfire season.

Trump Says Acceptance of Election Loss Will Depend on How “Honest” Results Are
Trump has repeatedly suggested that his loyalists would be justified in committing violence if he loses the election.

“Uninstructed” Primary Vote in Wisconsin Seeks to Influence Biden’s Gaza Policies
More than 46,000 Wisconsinites used the “uninstructed” option in the Democratic presidential primary race this week.

WI Gov Calls On State Supreme Court to Order Changes to Congressional Districts
Following a lengthy legal battle, Evers signed into law changes to state legislative districts earlier this week.

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers Signs Bill Ending GOP Gerrymandered Districts
Analyses suggest the state legislature will now more accurately reflect the state's “purple” status.

Wisconsin Lawmakers Adopt New Legislative Maps to End Extreme GOP Gerrymandering
The GOP is still expected to retain majorities in both chambers, though the party’s advantage would likely be slimmer.