Anya Van Wagtendonk

Wisconsin Public Radio

Video in competitive congressional race spotlights challenge of regulating AI-generated political content

By: Anya Van Wagtendonk

In Wisconsin, a recent example can be found on the campaign social media of U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien, who is running a competitive reelection bid.

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AI Deepfakes Hit Wisconsin’s Most Competitive Congressional Race

By: Anya van Wagtendonk

An AI-crafted “anointed” candidate video fuels a broader debate over deception and free speech in campaigns.

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Wisconsin trucking schools among dozens shuttered as part of immigration crackdown

By: Anya Van Wagtendonk

President Donald Trump's administration says it is pulling accreditation from more than 100 trucking schools, including three in Wisconsin, as part of its effort to crack down on immigration.

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Feds Pull Accreditation From Wisconsin CDL Schools in English Rules Sweep

By: Anya van Wagtendonk

DOT says three Wisconsin programs are among 111 decertified for lax language and training standards.

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Wisconsin Republicans are heading to a midterm convention. What is that?

By: Anya Van Wagtendonk

Some battleground Republicans, including US Rep. Tom Tiffany, the GOP candidate for Wisconsin governor, will skip the event

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Wisconsin Republicans Are Heading to a ‘Midterm Convention.’ Why?

By: Anya van Wagtendonk

'It’s a top-down, Trump White House-driven event.' Other Republicans in state will skip event

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Absentee ballots on their way to Wisconsin voters, as Supreme Court considers Trump's restrictions

By: Anya Van Wagtendonk

Absentee ballots are on their way to some Wisconsin voters, even as President Donald Trump's executive order on mail-in voting is in the courts.

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Despite Trump’s Concerns, Absentee Ballots on Their Way to WI Voters

By: Anya van Wagtendonk

Trump asks Supreme Court to back postal restrictions but 50,000 ballots are in the mail.

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As Wisconsin Supreme Court starts new term, Planned Parenthood challenges abortion restrictions

By: Anya Van Wagtendonk

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin filed a new lawsuit challenging Wisconsin abortion restrictions Thursday, just days after the Wisconsin Supreme Court returned to work with a newly cemented 5-2 liberal majority in place.

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Planned Parenthood Sues To Overturn Key Wisconsin Abortion Limits

By: Anya Van Wagtendonk

New lawsuit targets 24-hour waiting period and physician-only rule as unconstitutional barriers.