Topic: Wisconsin Supreme Court

The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that a 19th-century state law banning abortion was superseded by later legislation, effectively keeping the procedure legal in the state. The decision follows years of legal uncertainty and political maneuvering by the state's Democratic Attorney General.

The Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk and supported by Howard Lutnick, has faced legal hurdles and public skepticism regarding its ability to reach massive savings targets. While Musk initially aimed for $2 trillion in cuts, recent cabinet meetings suggest a more modest $150 billion goal for fiscal year 2026. Critics point to Musk's involvement in a failed Wisconsin Supreme Court election as evidence of his waning political capital within the administration.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court upheld Governor Tony Evers' use of a "partial veto" to lock in school funding increases until the year 2425. By striking individual words and digits in a budget bill, Evers fundamentally altered the legislation's duration and meaning. This "word veto" power is highlighted as a significant expansion of executive authority and a unique legal precedent in US state governance.

The Trump campaign issued formal statements regarding insurmountable leads in Georgia and North Carolina while petitioning for a recount in Wisconsin due to the 1% margin. Allegations of "glitches" in Michigan and Wisconsin vote spikes are being prepared for potential Supreme Court intervention. Federal law requires electoral numbers to be finalized by December 8th, though legal disputes could extend the process into January.