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Amanda Prestigiacomo

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Wisconsin’s Judicial Election Decided & HHS Layoffs Begin | 4.2.25

So early estimates say that more than $100 million was poured into this election, making it the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history. Billionaires George Soros for Crawford and Musk for Schimel were key contributors.

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Wisconsin’s Judicial Election Decided & HHS Layoffs Begin | 4.2.25

Right, Republican Randy Fine won a seat in Florida's 6th District. That spot was vacated by Mike Waltz after he was tapped by Trump for National Security Advisor. And Republican Jimmy Petronas won Matt Gaetz's old seat in the 1st District. Gaetz was briefly nominated by Trump for Attorney General before he resigned from Congress.

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Wisconsin’s Judicial Election Decided & HHS Layoffs Begin | 4.2.25

Right, Republican Randy Fine won a seat in Florida's 6th District. That spot was vacated by Mike Waltz after he was tapped by Trump for National Security Advisor. And Republican Jimmy Petronas won Matt Gaetz's old seat in the 1st District. Gaetz was briefly nominated by Trump for Attorney General before he resigned from Congress.

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Wisconsin’s Judicial Election Decided & HHS Layoffs Begin | 4.2.25

Those wins were scored in red districts, but this is still really good news for the GOP, who have a slim majority in the House. Democrats significantly outspent Republicans in both races, and both Republicans still won by double digits. Still, legacy media tried to paint these GOP victories as wins for Democrats. Here's CNN's Jake Tapper.

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Wisconsin’s Judicial Election Decided & HHS Layoffs Begin | 4.2.25

Those wins were scored in red districts, but this is still really good news for the GOP, who have a slim majority in the House. Democrats significantly outspent Republicans in both races, and both Republicans still won by double digits. Still, legacy media tried to paint these GOP victories as wins for Democrats. Here's CNN's Jake Tapper.

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Wisconsin’s Judicial Election Decided & HHS Layoffs Begin | 4.2.25

Now, Trump nominated a number of congressional Republicans to his cabinet, which was kind of a risky move with such a narrow majority in the House. In fact, Trump just recently withdrew New York Representative Elise Stefanik as a nominee for ambassador to the United Nations because of that tight majority. Just wasn't worth the risk for Trump.

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Wisconsin’s Judicial Election Decided & HHS Layoffs Begin | 4.2.25

Now, Trump nominated a number of congressional Republicans to his cabinet, which was kind of a risky move with such a narrow majority in the House. In fact, Trump just recently withdrew New York Representative Elise Stefanik as a nominee for ambassador to the United Nations because of that tight majority. Just wasn't worth the risk for Trump.

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Wisconsin’s Judicial Election Decided & HHS Layoffs Begin | 4.2.25

You're welcome.

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Wisconsin’s Judicial Election Decided & HHS Layoffs Begin | 4.2.25

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Mangione May Face Death Penalty & Russia-Ukraine Negotiations | Afternoon Update | 4.1.25

Mangione is accused of murdering United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside of a Manhattan hotel back in December. The 26-year-old faces both federal and state murder charges. Prosecutors say that Mangione kept a notebook filled with anti-insurance industry writings, and he had been planning the killing for months.

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Mangione May Face Death Penalty & Russia-Ukraine Negotiations | Afternoon Update | 4.1.25

Mangione is accused of murdering United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside of a Manhattan hotel back in December. The 26-year-old faces both federal and state murder charges. Prosecutors say that Mangione kept a notebook filled with anti-insurance industry writings, and he had been planning the killing for months.

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Mangione May Face Death Penalty & Russia-Ukraine Negotiations | Afternoon Update | 4.1.25

Bondi called the murder a cold-blooded assassination and said that pursuing the death penalty aligns with President Trump's push to crack down on violent crime. Mangione has pleaded not guilty to state charges and has yet to enter a federal plea. The AG's announcement comes as a proposed California ballot initiative named after Mangione makes its way through the state assembly.

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Mangione May Face Death Penalty & Russia-Ukraine Negotiations | Afternoon Update | 4.1.25

Bondi called the murder a cold-blooded assassination and said that pursuing the death penalty aligns with President Trump's push to crack down on violent crime. Mangione has pleaded not guilty to state charges and has yet to enter a federal plea. The AG's announcement comes as a proposed California ballot initiative named after Mangione makes its way through the state assembly.

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Le Pen Barred from Election & Wyoming’s Strict Voter ID Law | Afternoon Update | 3.31.25

Musk handed out $1 million checks to two Wisconsin voters on Sunday night in Green Bay. The tech billionaire said that Tuesday's pivotal Wisconsin Supreme Court election could impact the future of civilization. He's poured over $20 million to back the conservative candidate, Brad Schimel, who's running against liberal Susan Crawford.

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Le Pen Barred from Election & Wyoming’s Strict Voter ID Law | Afternoon Update | 3.31.25

Musk handed out $1 million checks to two Wisconsin voters on Sunday night in Green Bay. The tech billionaire said that Tuesday's pivotal Wisconsin Supreme Court election could impact the future of civilization. He's poured over $20 million to back the conservative candidate, Brad Schimel, who's running against liberal Susan Crawford.

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Le Pen Barred from Election & Wyoming’s Strict Voter ID Law | Afternoon Update | 3.31.25

The election could shift the court's ideological balance and influence key issues in the battleground state, most notably redistricting. That could have a Democrat Attorney General Josh Kahl argued that Musk's payments violate state law, but the court declined to intervene. Here's Musk at the rally.

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Le Pen Barred from Election & Wyoming’s Strict Voter ID Law | Afternoon Update | 3.31.25

The election could shift the court's ideological balance and influence key issues in the battleground state, most notably redistricting. That could have a Democrat Attorney General Josh Kahl argued that Musk's payments violate state law, but the court declined to intervene. Here's Musk at the rally.

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Vance Visits Greenland & Tesla Vandal Arrested | Afternoon Update | 3.28.25

Vance will touch down at a U.S. military installation in the northwest of Greenland. The delegation includes Vance's wife Usha, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, National Security Advisor Michael Waltz, and Senator Mike Lee of Utah. They'll meet with U.S. troops stationed at the base, which operates under an agreement with Denmark.

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Vance Visits Greenland & Tesla Vandal Arrested | Afternoon Update | 3.28.25

Vance will touch down at a U.S. military installation in the northwest of Greenland. The delegation includes Vance's wife Usha, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, National Security Advisor Michael Waltz, and Senator Mike Lee of Utah. They'll meet with U.S. troops stationed at the base, which operates under an agreement with Denmark.

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Vance Visits Greenland & Tesla Vandal Arrested | Afternoon Update | 3.28.25

The trip's plans shifted after Greenland officials and residents expressed reluctance to host the American visitors. Originally, Usha Vance was scheduled to attend a dog sled race and visit a travel agency in the capital, but those plans were canceled following local objections. President Trump has emphasized Greenland's strategic importance to U.S.