Madison school puts staff member on leave after bringing unloaded gun into building
An independent secondary school in Madison says it has placed a staff member on leave after they brought an unloaded gun into the building earlier this week.
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Adams says Democratic lawmakers 'misplaced' priorities on efforts to curb gun violence
(CNN) -- New York City Democratic Mayoral candidate Eric Adams on Sunday criticized Democrat lawmakers efforts to curb gun violence are "misplaced" talks in Congress to overhaul the nation's policing laws continue to stall. "I believe those priorities, they really…
Asian Americans emerged as an important voting bloc in 2020. Activists fear new voting restrictions could silence them
(CNN) -- Democratic activist Cam Ashling pulled out the stops ahead of Georgia's general election last year and its recent Senate runoffs. Her Georgia Advancing Progress PAC sent 12,000 handwritten postcards in an array of languages -- Korean, Vietnamese, Urdu…
Pennsylvania's Democratic Senate race raises simmering divisions inside the party
(CNN) -- In the beginning stages of Pennsylvania's high stakes Democratic Senate primary, even the most progressive of candidates are downplaying the label. Republican Sen. Pat Toomey's decision to retire next year means that for the first time in more…
Democratic lawmakers wrestle with how to proceed on immigration
(CNN) -- Democratic lawmakers are wrestling with how to move forward with a series of immigration bills that would legalize undocumented immigrants, with some pushing for sweeping immigration revisions out of the gate and others urging caution. Lawmakers are hoping…
8 takeaways from the November Democratic debate
Democratic voters are overwhelmingly focused on finding a candidate they believe can beat President Donald Trump. In Wednesday night's debate, the party's leading contenders offered their clea
Interior Department to block Democratic aides from oversight trips
The Interior Department announced Thursday it was suspending the practice of allowing congressional staffers for the House Appropriations Committee on department-funded trips, acknowledging a rift between the department and Democratic lawmakers who approve its spending plans.
7 takeaways from the Democratic debate's first night
A handful of low-polling moderates hoped to break through in a crowded Democratic field during Tuesday's debate by confronting the top-tier candidates on stage, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Senate Democrats visit Texas border facility
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says conditions at a Texas border detention facility are "inhumane."
Connolly threatens to jail officials who won't comply with subpoenas
A Democratic lawmaker on Thursday ratcheted up warnings to the Trump administration amid a growing standoff over subpoenas and oversight requests the White House says it will resist.
House Dems seek info on DHS departures, Stephen Miller
Three powerful Democratic congressmen are seeking more information about the recent departures of multiple senior Department of Homeland Security officials, including Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, as President Donald Trump threatened to shut down parts of the US-Mexico border.
NH senator calls on 2020 Dems to support repeal of voter law
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, plans to send 2020 Democratic presidential candidates a letter Monday, urging them to sign a petition condemning a state law that would require college students to be a permanent resident of the state to vote.
Democrats focus on mobilizing black voters to turn Ohio blue
Democrats are targeting black voters in the battleground state of Ohio as key to victory in a state they lost to President Donald Trump in 2016.
House Democrats vote to hold elections on or after December 5
The House Democratic Caucus voted Tuesday to hold its elections on or after December 5, a move the gives members close to a month to organize and campaign for various leadership positions after the midterm elections.
Cardenas denies allegation he sexually assaulted girl
Democratic Rep. Tony Cardenas of California is vehemently denying accusations that he sexually assaulted a 16-year-old girl in 2007.
Sanders says he needs to 'win big' in Wisconsin
Sen. Bernie Sanders says he needs to "win, and win big" in Wisconsin's upcoming April 5 primary.
Democratic leader: Walker's policies evoke images of domestic violence
The chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee is comparing Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's policies effecting women to a slap in language that evokes images of domestic violence.
AG hopefuls bring night-and-day perspectives
Prosecutors Happ, Schimel have eyes on the attorney general's office
Susan Happ and Brad Schimel are both prosecutors with their eyes on the attorney general's office. But they couldn't be further apart in their philosophies.
Gov. candidate hopes to hit ground running in 2014
Mary Burke visits Uplands Cheese Wednesday
Wisconsin is in an election year, and Democratic governor candidate Mary Burke is hoping to hit the ground running in the New Year.
Kohl says goodbye to Senate, colleagues
Tammy Baldwin replaces Kohl Jan. 2
Wisconsin Sen. Herb Kohl gives his final speech from the floor of the U.S. Senate.
Kohl says goodbye to Senate, colleagues
Tammy Baldwin replaces Kohl Jan. 2
Wisconsin Sen. Herb Kohl gives his final speech from the floor of the U.S. Senate.
DNC chair rallies campaign volunteers in Racine
The head of the Democratic National Committee says Republican Gov. Scott Walker needs to be recalled because he's following the agenda of right-wing interests, not the people of Wisconsin.
4 gubernatorial candidates attend town hall in Racine
The four major Democratic candidates running to face Gov. Scott Walker in the spring recall election attended a town hall in Racine Monday evening.
Barrett calls on Democrats to unify
Democratic governor candidate Tom Barrett is calling on the Democratic Party to help candidates unify following the May 8 primary.Barrett on Monday sent a letter to Wisconsin Democratic Party Chairman Mike Tate asking him to convene a committee consisting of representatives from each of the four candidates to develop a plan to support whoever wins the primary.Barrett is calling on all the candidates to back the eventual nominee who advances to take on Republican Gov. Scott Walker.Barrett said former Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton will be representing his campaign.Former Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk, Secretary of State Doug La Follette and state Sen. Kathleen Vinehout are also running.They and the Democratic Party spokesman had no immediate reaction to the request.
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