Politicians' "thoughts and prayers" for San Bernardino victims sparks firestorm

MILWAUKEE -- In the 24 hours since a mass shooting in southern California left more than a dozen people dead, a politicians are accusing some of hiding behind their religion and others of using the tragedy for political gain.House Speaker Paul Ryan was among the politicians -- mostly Republicans, but the list included President Barack Obama -- of offering their "thoughts and prayers" to the victims and their families.

"Women for Hillary:" Clinton speaks on UWM campus as Republicans weigh in on email controversy

MILWAUKEE -- Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is set to speak in Milwaukee on Thursday evening, September 10th -- on the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus.The event marked Clinton's first trip to Wisconsin during this presidential campaign.

IRS still keeping costly secret from some taxpayers, victims of identity theft: "I will never give up"

PRINCETON -- It's been two years since FOX6 Investigators exposed a federal law that prohibits the IRS from telling you if someone else is using your social security number to file their taxes.

"Protect taxpayers:" Sen. Johnson to introduce bill that would require identity theft victims be notified

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WITI) -- Taking aim at identity thieves: Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wisconsin) plans to introduce a bill before Congress on Wednesday, May 13th that would require the IRS to notify you if your social security number has been compromised.

Sen. Ron Johnson subpoenas VA inspector general for Tomah documents

MADISON (AP) — U.S. Senator Ron Johnson says he has subpoenaed the Department of Veterans Affairs' Office of the Inspector General for information on an embattled medical center in Tomah.Johnson said in a statement Thursday he sent for the documents on behalf of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee as it investigates reports of opiate overprescribing and retaliatory behavior at the hospital.The facility is at the center of multiple probes.

Russ Feingold's post-State plans: Wisconsin listening tour

MADISON (AP) — Democrat Russ Feingold says he plans to travel Wisconsin extensively after leaving his post at the State Department, but he's not saying yet whether he will try to return to the U.S. Senate.Feingold said in a Facebook post Tuesday that he wants to listen to Wisconsinites about their concerns as he decides how he can "best further serve my country and the state I love."