Senate confirms Neil Gorsuch to Supreme Court, will be sworn in Monday
WASHINGTON — The Senate confirmed Neil Gorsuch to become the newest associate justice on the Supreme Court Friday, elevating Donald Trump's nominee following a corrosive partisan confrontation that could have lasting impacts for the Senate and the court.Vice President Mike Pence was presiding as the Senate voted 54-45 in favor of Gorsuch, a 49-year-old veteran of the 10th U.S. Circuit of Appeals in Denver whose rulings make him an intellectual heir to the late Justice Antonin Scalia, whose seat he will fill.
WASHINGTON — The Senate confirmed Neil Gorsuch to become the newest associate justice on the Supreme Court Friday, elevating Donald Trump's nominee following a corrosive partisan confrontation that could have lasting impacts for the Senate and the court.Vice President Mike Pence was presiding as the Senate voted 54-45 in favor of Gorsuch, a 49-year-old veteran of the 10th U.S. Circuit of Appeals in Denver whose rulings make him an intellectual heir to the late Justice Antonin Scalia, whose seat he will fill.
Wisconsin Republicans praise US missile strike on Syria
MADISON — Wisconsin Republicans are praising President Donald Trump's missile strike against Syria.House Speaker Paul Ryan calls the action "appropriate and just." He calls them tactical strikes that "make clear that the Assad regime can no longer count on American inaction as it carries out atrocities against the Syrian people."Sen.
MADISON — Wisconsin Republicans are praising President Donald Trump's missile strike against Syria.House Speaker Paul Ryan calls the action "appropriate and just." He calls them tactical strikes that "make clear that the Assad regime can no longer count on American inaction as it carries out atrocities against the Syrian people."Sen.
Act of trade war? Wisconsin dairy farms stressed over actions of Canadian government
IRON RIDGE -- An act of trade war.
IRON RIDGE -- An act of trade war.
Missouri trooper, ordered to lead security after shooting of Michael Brown speaks in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- A Missouri state trooper on Thursday, April 6th spoke in Milwaukee -- telling the story of the event he calls the most challenging of his career.He was ordered to lead security during protests in Ferguson following the fatal officer-involved shooting of Michael Brown.Captain Ron Johnson spoke at the Harley-Davidson Museum -- the guest speaker at a presentation on diversity and inclusion.PHOTO GALLERYJohnson was in charge of keeping the calm after protesters took to the streets following the shooting.He talked about leadership in times of crisis."My vision was in a tunnel and I say to myself 'how are we going to put out this fire?' And I don't say that from a standpoint of being a fireman.
MILWAUKEE -- A Missouri state trooper on Thursday, April 6th spoke in Milwaukee -- telling the story of the event he calls the most challenging of his career.He was ordered to lead security during protests in Ferguson following the fatal officer-involved shooting of Michael Brown.Captain Ron Johnson spoke at the Harley-Davidson Museum -- the guest speaker at a presentation on diversity and inclusion.PHOTO GALLERYJohnson was in charge of keeping the calm after protesters took to the streets following the shooting.He talked about leadership in times of crisis."My vision was in a tunnel and I say to myself 'how are we going to put out this fire?' And I don't say that from a standpoint of being a fireman.
"Hold a town hall:" Cards Against Humanity delivering 2,059 potatoes to Ron Johnson's Milwaukee office
MILWAUKEE -- In March, Cards Against Humanity invited people to spend $5 to send a potato to U.S. Senator Ron Johnson’s office after Cards Against Humanity officials say the Wisconsin Republican sent a cease and desist order to a constituent.According to a statement from Cards Against Humanity officials, beginning the first week in April, they're making good on that campaign -- delivering 2,059 potatoes to Johnson’s Milwaukee office at 517 East Wisconsin Avenue."It's shameful that a U.S. Senator is too afraid of his own constituents to hold an in-person town hall," said Max Temkin, Cards' co-creator in a statement. "He's running from the very people he is supposed to serve."Cards Against Humanity officials said each potato is individually packaged in a clear plastic bag.
MILWAUKEE -- In March, Cards Against Humanity invited people to spend $5 to send a potato to U.S. Senator Ron Johnson’s office after Cards Against Humanity officials say the Wisconsin Republican sent a cease and desist order to a constituent.According to a statement from Cards Against Humanity officials, beginning the first week in April, they're making good on that campaign -- delivering 2,059 potatoes to Johnson’s Milwaukee office at 517 East Wisconsin Avenue."It's shameful that a U.S. Senator is too afraid of his own constituents to hold an in-person town hall," said Max Temkin, Cards' co-creator in a statement. "He's running from the very people he is supposed to serve."Cards Against Humanity officials said each potato is individually packaged in a clear plastic bag.
Johnson among Republicans lukewarm on health care overhaul
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Sen.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Sen.
"Travel ban 2.0:" Milwaukee Muslims say new travel restrictions are still a Muslim ban
MILWAUKEE -- It may be a new executive order, but Milwaukee-area Muslims said President Donald Trump's latest attempt at border security still amounts to a Muslim ban.President Trump on Monday, March 6th signed the order restricting travel from six predominantly Muslim countries.
MILWAUKEE -- It may be a new executive order, but Milwaukee-area Muslims said President Donald Trump's latest attempt at border security still amounts to a Muslim ban.President Trump on Monday, March 6th signed the order restricting travel from six predominantly Muslim countries.
Vice President Pence zeroes in on health care, economy during visit to Janesville
JANESVILLE — Vice President Mike Pence spoke to an invitation-only crowd of Blain's Farm and Fleet distribution center employees on Friday, March 4th.
JANESVILLE — Vice President Mike Pence spoke to an invitation-only crowd of Blain's Farm and Fleet distribution center employees on Friday, March 4th.
Sen. Ron Johnson clashes with constituents during telephone Q&A
MILWAUKEE -- Several constituents criticized U.S. Sen.
MILWAUKEE -- Several constituents criticized U.S. Sen.
"Who leaked it?" GOP divided about whether Pres. Trump's connections to Russia should be investigated
MILWAUKEE -- The question of whether President Donald Trump's connections to Russia should be investigated is dividing Republicans.
MILWAUKEE -- The question of whether President Donald Trump's connections to Russia should be investigated is dividing Republicans.
Senator Ron Johnson on Pres. Trump's immigration order: "It`s not a Muslim ban. Not even close"
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Senator Ron Johnson said the executive order on immigration signed by President Donald Trump on Friday, January 27th said the ban is getting blown out of proportion by President Trump's opponents.Tuesday, January 31st marked Senator Johnson's first public comment on the ban.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Senator Ron Johnson said the executive order on immigration signed by President Donald Trump on Friday, January 27th said the ban is getting blown out of proportion by President Trump's opponents.Tuesday, January 31st marked Senator Johnson's first public comment on the ban.
Republican Sen. Johnson calls travel ban 'reasonable'
MADISON — Republican U.S. Sen.
MADISON — Republican U.S. Sen.
After inauguration comes fight over President-elect Trump's cabinet, Obamacare
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- It's as though there are two different universes in Washington, D.C. as President-elect Donald Trump is set to take the oath of office and officially become president on Friday.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- It's as though there are two different universes in Washington, D.C. as President-elect Donald Trump is set to take the oath of office and officially become president on Friday.
"People are looking for real change:" Ron Johnson, re-elected, 'looks forward' to working with Trump
Incumbent Republican Senator Ron Johnson defeated his Democratic challenger Russ Feingold 50% to 47% Tuesday, November 8th in a 2010 rematch for Wisconsin's U.S. Senate seat.
Incumbent Republican Senator Ron Johnson defeated his Democratic challenger Russ Feingold 50% to 47% Tuesday, November 8th in a 2010 rematch for Wisconsin's U.S. Senate seat.
U.S. Senate race: Separated by just one point, Ron Johnson, Russ Feingold hit the campaign trail hard
Election day is Tuesday, November 8th, and all eyes are on the race for Wisconsin's Senate seat, which looks to be one of the tightest in the Dairy State.
Election day is Tuesday, November 8th, and all eyes are on the race for Wisconsin's Senate seat, which looks to be one of the tightest in the Dairy State.
"Don't forget to vote!" GOP volunteers work the phones, knock on doors in North Shore
BAYSIDE -- Republicans (and Democrats) in southeastern Wisconsin were busy Sunday, November 6th -- with just 48 hours to go until the election.
BAYSIDE -- Republicans (and Democrats) in southeastern Wisconsin were busy Sunday, November 6th -- with just 48 hours to go until the election.
"Let's get it done Wisconsin!" Mike Pence pushes voters to the polls during campaign stop in Mukwonago
MUKWONAGO -- With just 72 hours until Election Day, the Badger State is a battleground.
MUKWONAGO -- With just 72 hours until Election Day, the Badger State is a battleground.
V.P. Joe Biden on the attack; says Trump, Sen. Johnson are "carbon copies of each other"
MADISON — Vice president Joe Biden goes on the attack against Donald Trump and Sen.
MADISON — Vice president Joe Biden goes on the attack against Donald Trump and Sen.
Power goes out before Paul Ryan, Ron Johnson event
MOSINEE -- The power has gone out inside a central Wisconsin manufacturing facility 45 minutes before House Speaker Paul Ryan was to campaign with Republican Sen.
MOSINEE -- The power has gone out inside a central Wisconsin manufacturing facility 45 minutes before House Speaker Paul Ryan was to campaign with Republican Sen.
New Marquette University Law School Poll: Clinton leads Trump, 46% to 40%
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin Republicans will likely focus their efforts on U.S. Sen.
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin Republicans will likely focus their efforts on U.S. Sen.