Wisconsin lawmakers react to Pres. Trump aide indictments; some had more to say than others

DARIEN -- President Donald Trump moved quickly Monday, October 30th to distance himself and the White House from the indictment of his former campaign chairman and another aide.

After abuse allegations, Wisconsin Democrats will donate Harvey Weinstein's 2010 contribution to charity

MILWAUKEE -- The Democratic Party of Wisconsin says it will donate a $5,000 contribution made by movie executive Harvey Weinstein in 2010 to in-state groups that help women who are survivors of sexual harassment and abuse.Weinstein apologized this week after The New York Times uncovered decades of sexual harassment and abuse allegations women made against him by various women.Weinstein made the donation on Oct. 19, 2010, less than a month before that year’s election, campaign finance records indicate.

Republican Scott Fitzgerald will not run for U.S. Senate

MADISON — Republican state Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald says he is not running for U.S. Senate.Fitzgerald on Monday said he instead is endorsing fellow Republican state Sen.

Phasing out of DACA is drawing reaction from both sides of political aisle

WASHINGTON -- The phasing out of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) is drawing plenty of reaction from officials on both sides of the political aisle.Below is a collection of statements on the issue.

Re-election battles ahead: Wisconsin voters split on both Walker, Baldwin

MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin voters are evenly split in their opinions of three Badger State politicians who face re-election next year: Gov.

"Freedom isn't free:" VA holds annual Memorial Day ceremony at Wood National Cemetery

MILWAUKEE -- The annual Milwaukee Veterans Affairs Memorial Day ceremony was held at Wood National Cemetery on Monday morning, May 29th.Guest speakers included U.S. Sen.

Sen. Baldwin: Senate GOP is "not out to a good start" on Obamacare replacement bill

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin is ripping Senate Republicans for not including a woman or a Democrat on the working group that's crafting a bill to replace the Affordable Care Act.

Monument to honor US helicopter crews from Vietnam War

ARLINGTON, Va. — A new monument at Arlington National Cemetery, near the U.S. capital, will honor American helicopter crews who flew during the Vietnam War.The Military Times reports Congress has approved the monument, which will be near the Tomb of the Unknowns.Spearheading the memorial campaign is retired Air Force Lt.

Tammy Baldwin raises $2.2 million in first quarter of 2017

MADISON — Democratic incumbent Tammy Baldwin may not have an opponent yet, but she's gearing up for what may be the toughest election of her political career.Baldwin's campaign raised $2.2 million in the first three months of this year, in advance of her re-election bid in 2018.

"On Wisconsin!!!" Sports stars, celebrities, state leaders react to Badgers big win

The number eight seed Wisconsin topped number one seed Villanova 65-62 on Saturday, March 18th -- and celebrities, sports stars and state leaders took to Twitter to react to the big win.

Health care a topic of discussion as Sen. Baldwin, Rep. Sensenbrenner host town halls in SE WI

MILWAUKEE -- Democratic U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin hosted a town hall at Milwaukee Area Technical College on Sunday, March 12th.Many of her constituents' questions were focused on recent moves by President Donald Trump's administration.As for President Trump's travel ban, Baldwin said she believes it makes the country far less safe, and she's going to fight to get rid of it.The main focus of the day was health care.Baldwin said she is working to build a coalition to stop the move to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.Health care was also the focus at Republican Rep.