How Wisconsin leaders are reacting to the state Supreme Court striking down 176-year-old abortion ban
On Wednesday morning, the Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down the state’s 1849 abortion ban in a 4-3 partisan vote, legalizing abortion the state.
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NEW: DNC countering Trump’s Iowa visit with billboards citing Ernst’s ‘we all are going to die’ comment
As President Donald Trump visits the Iowa State Fairgrounds, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) purchased billboards nearby slamming him and Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) for her “we all are going to die” comment.
Florida abortion law nearly killed Republican lawmaker, proving abortion bans can impact women with ectopic pregnancies
U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL) nearly died after doctors feared prosecution over ending her ectopic pregnancy because of her state's abortion laws, mirroring the experiences of millions of Midwesterners living in states with similar laws.
Heartland congressmen dispute report about veterans possibly being denied health care for being Democrats
Multiple Heartland congressmen on the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee weighed in on a recent report from the Guardian, which detailed federal rule changes that could discriminate against veterans based on political affiliation.
Ohio Rep. Marcy Kaptur defeats Derek Merrin for 22nd term
Ohio Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D) is projected to defeat Republican Derek Merrin in the state’s 9th Congressional District election, giving the longest-ever-serving congresswoman her 22nd term.
Michigan Democrats lose state government trifecta as Republicans win House
The Michigan Republican Party is projected to win control of the state House, local projections showed Wednesday. This eliminates the trifecta that Democrats had in the state with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) since last year.
Wisconsin GOP retains state legislative control even after gerrymandering is reversed
The Republican Party of Wisconsin is projected to hold control of both chambers in the state legislature, holding onto legislative control even after the state Supreme Court overturned GOP-gerrymandered, “anti-democratic” maps.
Democrat Emilia Sykes wins reelection for Ohio’s 13th District
Incumbent Rep. Emilia Sykes (D-OH) is projected to win reelection against Republican challenger Kevin Coughlin in the state’s competitive 13th Congressional District.
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Unearthed audio shows Tim Sheehy calling abortion ‘sinful,’ wanting it to ‘end tomorrow’
Montana Republican Senate nominee Tim Sheehy told Republican activists last December he wished for abortion to “end tomorrow” as he called it “sinful” and “a repulsive thing to do,” according to newly unearthed audio.
