Clinton, Obama to campaign in Green Bay: "Hillary wants to deny (Trump) becoming president by winning WI"
GREEN BAY -- President Barack Obama will be in Green Bay on Wednesday, June 15th to campaign for Hillary Clinton.
Thunderbird jet crashes after flyover at Air Force graduation ceremony
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — A Thunderbird jet crashed after a flyover at the Air Force Academy graduation ceremony where President Obama spoke Thursday.The pilot ejected from the aircraft before it landed in a grassy field south of the Colorado Springs airport.
Wisconsin among states suing over Obama administration's transgender restroom access directive
MADISON — Wisconsin is joining a multi-state lawsuit against the Obama administration over its directive to public schools to let transgender students use the bathrooms and locker rooms matching their gender identity.The lawsuit was announced by Texas Gov.
Some WI Republican congressmen pushing back against Obama's transgender restroom guidance
GREEN BAY -- A Wisconsin congressman says transgender issues show that the country is in "moral decline." The Obama administration is telling public schools to let transgender students use the restroom they prefer, and some Wisconsin Republicans are pushing back.
Pres. Obama to urge graduates to pursue progress in changing world
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama took aim Sunday at presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump while delivering the commencement address at Rutgers University, telling graduates to tout their knowledge, not brag about their ignorance.Though he didn't name Trump, Obama's target was apparent."In politics and in life, ignorance is not a virtue," he told the more than 12,000 graduates in New Brunswick, New Jersey. "It's not cool to not know what you're talking about.
Social media explodes with happiness, anger following Obama transgender directive
MILWAUKEE -- The U.S. Department of Justice and Education issued guidelines on Thursday, May 12th to ensure transgender students are allowed to use the restroom of the gender they identify with.
Pres. Obama commutes sentences for 58 people, including a man from Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE/WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Barack Obama on Thursday shortened the prison sentences for dozens of additional drug offenders, the latest in an ongoing attempt to rein in lengthy punishments for non-violent crimes.
White House poised to release secret pages from 9/11 inquiry
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration will likely soon release at least part of a 28-page secret chapter from a congressional inquiry into 9/11 that may shed light on possible Saudi connections to the attackers.Those pages — now kept in a secure room in the basement of the Capitol — address specific sources of foreign support for some of the hijackers while they were in the United States.Bob Graham, who was co-chairman of the bipartisan panel, and others say the documents point suspicion at the Saudis.
Attorney General Brad Schimel to speak at "National Prescription Drug Abuse and Heroin Summit"
ATLANTA -- Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel, recognized nationally for his work on heroin and prescription narcotic painkiller abuse, will be speaking at the National Prescription Drug Abuse and Heroin Summit, the nation’s largest gathering of professionals dedicated to heroin and prescription drug abuse, in Atlanta, Georgia on Wednesday, March 30th, 2016.President Barack Obama took part in a panel on Tuesday, March 29th, 2016 to discuss the federal government’s efforts to curb the nation’s epidemic.“In Wisconsin, we have a long list of stakeholders with varied backgrounds who have partnered with us on our efforts to fight heroin and prescription painkiller abuse,” said Attorney General Schimel. “Everybody from our state’s Medical Society to our state chamber of commerce to our school administrators have had a voice in developing aspects of our prevention campaign, have weighed in on laws like mandatory Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) usage, and have raised awareness among their members.
President Obama endorses Mayor Tom Barrett: "I’m honored to have the support of my friend"
MILWAUKEE -- President Barack Obama on Wednesday, March 9th endorsed Tom Barrett for Milwaukee's mayor, saying his hard work has set Milwaukee up for a stronger future."Tom Barrett has been an outstanding mayor for the city of Milwaukee, and his hard work has put his city on a path toward a stronger future.
Fact checking President Obama's visit to Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News is debuting a new effort called "Reality Check" with our political reporter Theo Keith.
President Obama touts Affordable Care Act, critics say it's anything but affordable
MILWAUKEE -- President Barack Obama was in Milwaukee on Thursday, March 3rd to tout his signature Affordable Care Act health care law, and celebrate Milwaukee winning the "Healthy Communities Challenge," a challenge that involved getting people signed up for health insurance.
"A lot of pride" and plenty of excitement over the president's visit to the UCC
MILWAUKEE -- Politics aside, President Barack Obama's visit to Milwaukee on Thursday, March 3rd brought a lot of excitement.The Bruce-Guadalupe School gym was electric with people eager to see and hear the president.
Pres. Obama cites gains in health coverage during visit; "You worked your tails off"
MILWAUKEE -- President Barack Obama is trumpeting the nation's declining uninsured rate and says 20 million people have gained insurance as a result of his signature health coverage law.The president visited Milwaukee Thursday, March 3rd to congratulate local leaders for winning a national health insurance enrollment contest -- beating 19 other cities, adding 38,000 new health insurance participants under the Affordable Care Act."I could not be prouder of you.
"Very surreal:" President Obama drops by for a bite at Milwaukee's Engine Company No. 3
MILWAUKEE -- President Barack Obama made a surprise visit at a Milwaukee-area restaurant on Thursday, March 3rd and it was quite a shock for everyone involved!
President Obama to visit Milwaukee to celebrate health care signups as state sues over ACA
MILWAUKEE -- President Barack Obama will be in Milwaukee on Thursday, March 3rd -- and this visit has nothing to do with the presidential race.
President Obama to speak at UCC in Milwaukee Thursday, director says "we're ready"
MILWAUKEE -- A community center on Milwaukee's south side will host President Barack Obama on Thursday, March 3rd.
President Obama to deliver remarks at United Community Center on March 3rd
MILWAUKEE -- On Thursday, March 3rd, President Barack Obama will travel to Milwaukee to celebrate the city’s victory in the "Healthy Communities Challenge," a competition among 20 cities to increase the number of Americans with health insurance during the latest "Health Insurance Marketplace" open enrollment period.President Obama will deliver remarks at the United Community Center, inside the Bruce-Guadalupe Middle School near 9th and National.Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett issued the following statement about the president's visit:
Pres. Obama to visit Milwaukee on March 3rd in wake of "Healthy Communities Challenge"
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News has learned President Barack Obama will visit Milwaukee on March 3rd in the wake of the city winning the "White House Healthy Communities Challenge."Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett issued the following statement about the president's visit:
Gov. Scott Walker issues executive order to block power plan
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.