Russian Twitter trolls stoked racial tension in wake of Milwaukee rioting before 2016 election

The fires of the Sherman Park unrest in Milwaukee had barely burned out in August 2016 before Russian Twitter trolls sought political gain by stoking the flames of racial division. Russia-linked accounts - including one named in a recent federal indictment - sent out dozens of tweets that sought to foment racial divisions, blame Democrats for the chaos and amplify the voices of conservatives like former Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke Jr. who were commenting on it.

Wisconsin Supreme Court hopefuls present ideologies

Three candidates for the Wisconsin Supreme Court are pursuing what's supposed to be a nonpartisan job, but they demonstrated during a Monday forum that voters have a trio of distinct ideologies to choose from in two weeks. There's a conservative judge who draws inspiration from late Justice Antonin Scalia.

Sheriff Clarke Denounced This ‘Scam PAC’ – Why Won’t They Stop Using His Name For Money?

A shady super PAC denounced by former Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke as a "scam PAC" is still using Clarke's name to solicit donations for a Senate run that Clarke has repeatedly said isn't happening. Again and again, Clarke has said that he has no intention of running for federal office.

Milwaukee sheriff, Trump supporter Clarke resigns

The tough-talking sheriff of Milwaukee County, David Clarke, resigned without explanation Thursday, capping a tumultuous year for the divisive, provocative lawman whose unabashed support for President Donald Trump and in-your-face personality earned him a national following among some conservatives. Clarke submitted his resignation in a one-sentence letter to the county clerk that gave no reason for his departure more than a year before his term is up.

Will Trump’s enduring legacy be a right-wing judiciary?

In this March 21, 2017 file photo, Supreme Court Justice nominee Neil Gorsuch testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. A divided Senate Judiciary Committee backed Gorsuch, Monday, April 3, 2017.

Police: Vehicle strikes several pedestrians on London road

Authorities say 32 people were taken to hospitals after the second-story deck of a Montana lodge collapsed during a memorial event for a firefighter, NBC Montana reports. North Korea claims U.S. officials forcibly seized a diplomatic package from one of their delegations at New York's JFK airport.

Wisconsin Gov. Walker: Won’t remove Sheriff David Clarke over jail dehydration death

Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke speaks during the opening day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland in July 2016. Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker said April 26 that he won't remove Clarke from office over the death of an inmate who was allegedly denied water for seven days in a jail Clarke oversees.

Prosecutors open probe of Wisconsin inmate’s dehydration death: media

Prosecutors in Wisconsin have begun investigating the 2016 death of a mentally ill man who died of dehydration in a Milwaukee-area jail run by conservative Sheriff David Clarke, local media reported. The Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office opened an inquest Monday in Milwaukee County Circuit Court into the death of Terrill Thomas, 38, who was found unresponsive in the Milwaukee County Jail on April 24, 2016, after seven days without water, the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reported.

Driver-optional cars: Once-reluctant California opens a road

The New York City medical examiner's office will not release the cause and manner of death for Russia's ambassador to the United Nations. Hawaii has 5,000 or so Muslims or less than 1 percent of the state's population who now find themselves thrust into an international spotlight after the state's top lawyer launched a challenge President Donald... Hawaii has 5,000 or so Muslims or less than 1 percent of the state's population who now find themselves thrust into an international spotlight after the state's top lawyer launched a challenge President Donald Trump's revised travel ban.

Milwaukee sheriff’s star rises, but he remains polarizing

In this Nov. 28, 2016, file photo, Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke gets on an elevator after arriving at Trump Tower in New York. With a brash, unapologetic personality reminiscent of President Donald Trump, Clarke is positioning himself as an in-your-face conservative firebrand who has some Republicans swooning over his prospects for higher office.

Donald Trump: US election rigged, and Hillary Clinton should take drugs test

Donald Trump has claimed the US presidential contest is rigged against him, vowed to jail his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton if he is elected and also suggested she was on drugs during their last debate. Donald Trump has claimed the US presidential contest is rigged against him, vowed to jail his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton if he is elected and also suggested she was on drugs during their last debate.

Wisconsin Man Arrested for Harassing Sheriff Clarke During Flight

A Wisconsin man was arrested for allegedly harassing Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr., a supporter of Donald Trump, for two hours on a flight from Milwaukee to Charlotte Saturday. Police arrested Preston Bluntson, 36 of Milwaukee, on charges of intoxicated and disruptive behavior direct at Clarke, The Charlotte Observer reported.

Walker, Ryan, Duffy to speak at GOP convention

Speaker Paul Ryan, Gov. Scott Walker, U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy and Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke are all scheduled to speak at the convention that begins Monday in Cleveland. Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus, a Wisconsin native, is also speaking.