In another sign of the importance of the 2023 Wisconsin Supreme Court race, the progressive justices on Tuesday protected the right to vote—making clear that secure mobile voting sites can be used to encourage greater turnout. It’s progress that could be undone depending on the results of the 2025 race for an open court seat on April 1. Also: Elon Musk claims to have found $4.7 trillion is wasted spending. He didn’t.

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