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stated on August 22, 2021 in TV interview

"I'm the only front-line prosecutor in this race that's actually used the resources of the Wisconsin Crime Lab in the prosecution of cases."

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stated on August 12, 2021 in Email statement

“A Milwaukee election employee even acknowledged dropping off just the margin of ballots needed for a Biden win at 3 a.m.”

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stated on July 6, 2021 in a tweet

Every time outgoing New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo “says the firearm industry ‘is immune from lawsuits,’ it's false.”

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stated on August 1, 2021 in a tweet

"The CDC has the power to extend the eviction moratorium.”

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stated on July 20, 2021 in a Facebook post

"Income taxes are voluntary."

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Marjorie Taylor Greene

stated on July 20, 2021 in remarks to reporters.

Questions about whether she’s been vaccinated are “a violation of my HIPAA rights.”

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stated on July 8, 2021 in Legal opinion

“A farm with 2,500 dairy cattle is similar in waste load to a city of 411,000 people.”

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stated on February 11, 2021 in a Facebook post

Says in February Facebook post that "Britney won."

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stated on June 26, 2021 in Statement

“In 2020 we won (Wisconsin).”

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stated on June 25, 2021 in Statement

Says Republican leaders “are working hard to cover up election corruption in Wisconsin.”

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Derrick Van Orden

stated on June 12, 2021 in Twitter

Says Joe Biden “will force Americans to pay for abortion — on demand — up to birth.”

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stated on June 7, 2021 in a Facebook post

Gov. Gavin Newsom has “no power or authority” to extend the state of emergency in California because it expired “automatically” on May 6, 2020.

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Clarence McNeill

stated on April 7, 2021 in an email to students

The use and possession of marijuana on U.S. college campuses “remains prohibited under federal law”

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stated on May 27, 2021 in a Facebook post

Says Donald Trump signed the Insurrection Act and “still is president.”

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stated on May 30, 2021 in a Facebook post

"Absent from the news — Dominion lost their lawsuits against Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell."

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stated on May 24, 2021 in an op-ed on CNBC

“New Haven, Conn., had to issue bonds for a bridge after using funds for that bridge to pay for a police misconduct settlement."

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stated on May 12, 2021 in testimony before a House subcommittee

"There is no law that deals specifically with the term ‘partial-birth abortion.’”

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stated on April 14, 2021 in Twitter

“Regulating and taxing marijuana—much like we do alcohol—would generate more than $165M in revenue starting in 2022”

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stated on April 20, 2021 in a Facebook post

Maxine Waters could be “sentenced” for “jury tampering.”

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stated on March 30, 2021 in Twitter

“It took the Legislature nearly 300 days to act on a (COVID-19) bill during this pandemic.”

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Fact checking Kenosha shootings, violent protests one year later

Fact checking Kenosha shootings, violent protests one year later

By Vanessa Swales • August 24, 2021

Could Joe Biden challenge Florida, Texas on mask policies? Probably not

Could Joe Biden challenge Florida, Texas on mask policies? Probably not

By Louis Jacobson • August 12, 2021

As extremes shape voter ID debate, the rules keep getting stricter

As extremes shape voter ID debate, the rules keep getting stricter

By Louis Jacobson • August 9, 2021

The CDC’s new eviction moratorium: Is it legal?

The CDC’s new eviction moratorium: Is it legal?

By Louis Jacobson • August 4, 2021

Do police officers have a shorter life expectancy than the general public?

Do police officers have a shorter life expectancy than the general public?

By Louis Jacobson • June 8, 2021

One year after George Floyd’s death, police reform talks linger

One year after George Floyd’s death, police reform talks linger

By Amy Sherman • May 25, 2021

What is the scope of the proposed Jan. 6 commission? And is there a Plan B?

What is the scope of the proposed Jan. 6 commission? And is there a Plan B?

By Louis Jacobson • May 21, 2021

The continuing battle over 'court packing' and the Supreme Court

The continuing battle over 'court packing' and the Supreme Court

By Louis Jacobson • April 23, 2021

What Rep. Maxine Waters said about the Chauvin trial and why it matters

What Rep. Maxine Waters said about the Chauvin trial and why it matters

By Amy Sherman • April 21, 2021

Could Jan. 6 rioters face sedition charges? And what would that mean?

Could Jan. 6 rioters face sedition charges? And what would that mean?

By Louis Jacobson • March 24, 2021

Can New York state rename Donald J. Trump State Park?

Can New York state rename Donald J. Trump State Park?

By Meghan Hall • March 11, 2021

Trump fans pose a hypothetical: Could Donald Trump become speaker, then president in 2023?

Trump fans pose a hypothetical: Could Donald Trump become speaker, then president in 2023?

By Louis Jacobson • March 3, 2021

Meet Section 230: ‘the most important law protecting internet speech’

Meet Section 230: ‘the most important law protecting internet speech’

By Daniel Funke • March 1, 2021

Impeachment over, Donald Trump faces more investigations

Impeachment over, Donald Trump faces more investigations

By Jon Greenberg • February 13, 2021

How solid is Donald Trump’s First Amendment impeachment defense?

How solid is Donald Trump’s First Amendment impeachment defense?

By Louis Jacobson • February 12, 2021

A Newsmax host shut down MyPillow CEO’s Dominion conspiracy talk. Here’s the background

A Newsmax host shut down MyPillow CEO’s Dominion conspiracy talk. Here’s the background

By Bill McCarthy • February 4, 2021

What the House Democrats’ impeachment memo leaves out

What the House Democrats’ impeachment memo leaves out

By Louis Jacobson • February 3, 2021

Can Congress impeach and remove a president who’s left office? A look at the history

Can Congress impeach and remove a president who’s left office? A look at the history

By Louis Jacobson • January 26, 2021

One last time (as president): Fact-checking Donald Trump’s departure speech

One last time (as president): Fact-checking Donald Trump’s departure speech

By Louis Jacobson • January 20, 2021

How Donald Trump performed on 11 key promises

How Donald Trump performed on 11 key promises

By Louis Jacobson • January 19, 2021

Latest promises about Legal Issues

Prevent the White House from interfering in federal investigations and prosecutions

Create a pathway to citizenship for nearly 11 million people

Immediately rescind the “Muslim bans”

Double number of immigration judges and staff

Restore ACA's contraception mandate

Nominate the first Black woman to U.S. Supreme Court

Open up libel laws

Appoint a special prosecutor to investigate Hillary Clinton

Increase protections for whistleblowers

Update copyright and patent law

Reform the patent system