All nursing home residents to be tested for coronavirus in Wisconsin
MADISON — Every resident and worker in all 373 Wisconsin nursing homes will receive a free coronavirus test as part of a plan to expand testing to everyone who needs one, Gov.
MADISON — Every resident and worker in all 373 Wisconsin nursing homes will receive a free coronavirus test as part of a plan to expand testing to everyone who needs one, Gov.
Gov. Tony Evers will turn over 10,000 pages of records to lawmaker
MADISON — Democratic Gov.
MADISON — Democratic Gov.
In televised town hall, President Trump predicts COVID-19 vaccine by 'end of the year'
WASHINGTON — Anxious to spur an economic recovery without risking lives, President Donald Trump on Sunday, May 3 insisted that “you can satisfy both" — see states gradually lift lockdowns while also protecting people from the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 60,000 Americans.The president, fielding questions from Americans in a virtual town hall from the Lincoln Memorial, acknowledged valid fears on both sides of the issue.
WASHINGTON — Anxious to spur an economic recovery without risking lives, President Donald Trump on Sunday, May 3 insisted that “you can satisfy both" — see states gradually lift lockdowns while also protecting people from the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 60,000 Americans.The president, fielding questions from Americans in a virtual town hall from the Lincoln Memorial, acknowledged valid fears on both sides of the issue.
'Teamwork at its finest:' Wisconsin receives 10K masks, 1K medical outfits from Chinese sister state
MADISON -- Governor Tony Evers on Sunday, May 3 announced Wisconsin has received a donation of 10,000 procedural masks and 1,000 medical outfits from its sister state of Heilongjiang Province to help grow its supply of personal protective equipment (PPE).“This donation shows teamwork at its finest,” Gov.
MADISON -- Governor Tony Evers on Sunday, May 3 announced Wisconsin has received a donation of 10,000 procedural masks and 1,000 medical outfits from its sister state of Heilongjiang Province to help grow its supply of personal protective equipment (PPE).“This donation shows teamwork at its finest,” Gov.
US officials: China 'intentionally concealed' coronavirus' severity to stock up on medical supplies
WASHINGTON — U.S. officials believe China covered up the extent of the coronavirus outbreak — and how contagious the disease is — to stock up on medical supplies needed to respond to it, intelligence documents show.Chinese leaders “intentionally concealed the severity” of the pandemic from the world in early January, according to a four-page Department of Homeland Security report dated May 1 and obtained by The Associated Press.
WASHINGTON — U.S. officials believe China covered up the extent of the coronavirus outbreak — and how contagious the disease is — to stock up on medical supplies needed to respond to it, intelligence documents show.Chinese leaders “intentionally concealed the severity” of the pandemic from the world in early January, according to a four-page Department of Homeland Security report dated May 1 and obtained by The Associated Press.
Gov. Evers announces 10 free drive-through COVID-19 testing sites in northwest Wisconsin
EAU CLAIRE -- Governor Tony Evers on Sunday, May 3 announced 10 COVID-19 community testing events in northwest Wisconsin.According to a news release from the governor's office, the State Emergency Operations Center, Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Wisconsin Emergency Management and Wisconsin National Guard are working with local health departments to create community testing events in places with a known lack of access to testing or where additional testing is needed because of high rates of COVID-19.“Taking our lab capacity from the ability to perform zero COVID-19 tests in early March to more than 11,000 tests per day now is one of our success stories here in Wisconsin,” said Gov.
EAU CLAIRE -- Governor Tony Evers on Sunday, May 3 announced 10 COVID-19 community testing events in northwest Wisconsin.According to a news release from the governor's office, the State Emergency Operations Center, Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Wisconsin Emergency Management and Wisconsin National Guard are working with local health departments to create community testing events in places with a known lack of access to testing or where additional testing is needed because of high rates of COVID-19.“Taking our lab capacity from the ability to perform zero COVID-19 tests in early March to more than 11,000 tests per day now is one of our success stories here in Wisconsin,” said Gov.
At Lincoln Memorial, President Trump to take public's pandemic queries
WASHINGTON — Anxious for an economic recovery, President Donald Trump prepared to field Americans' questions about decisions by some states to allow nonessential businesses to reopen while other states are on virtual lockdown due to the coronavirus.After more than a month of being cooped up at the White House, President Trump was returning from a weekend at the Camp David presidential retreat in Maryland and planned to participate in a “virtual” town hall, hosted Sunday night by Fox News Channel, from inside the Lincoln Memorial.“Hopefully our Country will soon mend,” President Trump tweeted.
WASHINGTON — Anxious for an economic recovery, President Donald Trump prepared to field Americans' questions about decisions by some states to allow nonessential businesses to reopen while other states are on virtual lockdown due to the coronavirus.After more than a month of being cooped up at the White House, President Trump was returning from a weekend at the Camp David presidential retreat in Maryland and planned to participate in a “virtual” town hall, hosted Sunday night by Fox News Channel, from inside the Lincoln Memorial.“Hopefully our Country will soon mend,” President Trump tweeted.
'Lives being destroyed:' Crowds gather in Brookfield, Burlington to protest 'Safer at Home'
BURLINGTON -- Rallies were held in Brookfield and Burlington, Saturday -- calling on state officials to lift the "Safer at Home" order and reopen the state's economy.The statewide order is set to expire on May 26, but crowds have gathered across the state to say that the one-size-fits-all solution isn't working anymore.
BURLINGTON -- Rallies were held in Brookfield and Burlington, Saturday -- calling on state officials to lift the "Safer at Home" order and reopen the state's economy.The statewide order is set to expire on May 26, but crowds have gathered across the state to say that the one-size-fits-all solution isn't working anymore.
Back in session: Senate to reopen Monday amid coronavirus risk, House stays away
WASHINGTON — The Senate will reopen on Monday as the coronavirus crisis rages and the House stays shuttered, a risky strategy that leaves Congress as divided as the nation.It's a politically and physically fraught move by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, convening 100 senators at the U.S. Capitol during a pandemic.
WASHINGTON — The Senate will reopen on Monday as the coronavirus crisis rages and the House stays shuttered, a risky strategy that leaves Congress as divided as the nation.It's a politically and physically fraught move by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, convening 100 senators at the U.S. Capitol during a pandemic.
AP Exclusive: Harassment, assault absent in Biden complaint
WASHINGTON — Tara Reade, the former Senate staffer who alleges Joe Biden sexually assaulted her 27 years ago, says she filed a limited report with a congressional personnel office that did not explicitly accuse him of sexual assault or harassment.
WASHINGTON — Tara Reade, the former Senate staffer who alleges Joe Biden sexually assaulted her 27 years ago, says she filed a limited report with a congressional personnel office that did not explicitly accuse him of sexual assault or harassment.
Milwaukee mayor eyes target of 2K COVID-19 tests per day: 'It is important'
MILWAUKEE -- A recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Milwaukee County could be attributed to a growing volume of tests.
MILWAUKEE -- A recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Milwaukee County could be attributed to a growing volume of tests.
Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin draws attention as potential vice presidential candidate
MADISON -- The process is long and grueling; are there any skeletons in the closet?That's what the vetting team will investigate as Joe Biden's presidential campaign looks to choose a running mate.
MADISON -- The process is long and grueling; are there any skeletons in the closet?That's what the vetting team will investigate as Joe Biden's presidential campaign looks to choose a running mate.
Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in 'Safer at Home' lawsuit
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Supreme Court announced Friday that it will hear oral arguments early next week in a lawsuit seeking to block Democratic Gov.
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Supreme Court announced Friday that it will hear oral arguments early next week in a lawsuit seeking to block Democratic Gov.
White House blocking Fauci testimony, panel spokesman says
WASHINGTON — A spokesman for a key House panel said Friday that the White House has blocked Dr.
WASHINGTON — A spokesman for a key House panel said Friday that the White House has blocked Dr.
FOX6 Investigators review varying plans over how, when to reopen Wisconsin businesses
MILWAUKEE -- In a battle over how and when to reopen Wisconsin businesses, who has a plan and how do they compare?
MILWAUKEE -- In a battle over how and when to reopen Wisconsin businesses, who has a plan and how do they compare?
New White House press secretary McEnany holds 1st briefing
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's new spokeswoman, Kayleigh McEnany, vowed on Friday not to lie to reporters as she made her debut at the first White House briefing by a press secretary in more than a year.“I will never lie to you,” McEnany told reporters. “You have my word on that.”McEnany, who joined the White House last month, took the stage behind a podium that had quite literally been collecting cobwebs before the president began the practice of holding his own daily briefings due to the coronavirus.McEnany said she has daily interactions with the president and sees it as her “mission” to convey his mindset to the public.During past administrations, a White House press secretary holding a formal briefing would hardly be news.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's new spokeswoman, Kayleigh McEnany, vowed on Friday not to lie to reporters as she made her debut at the first White House briefing by a press secretary in more than a year.“I will never lie to you,” McEnany told reporters. “You have my word on that.”McEnany, who joined the White House last month, took the stage behind a podium that had quite literally been collecting cobwebs before the president began the practice of holding his own daily briefings due to the coronavirus.McEnany said she has daily interactions with the president and sees it as her “mission” to convey his mindset to the public.During past administrations, a White House press secretary holding a formal briefing would hardly be news.
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'Everyone's watching': Joe Biden's VP audition process begins
WASHINGTON — Gov.
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'This never happened:' Biden denies former staffer's sexual assault allegation
WASHINGTON — Joe Biden denied a former Senate staffer's allegation of sexual assault on Friday, saying “this never happened.”It's the presumptive Democratic nominee's first public comment on an accusation of sexual assault by his former Senate staffer, Tara Reade.“I’m saying unequivocally, it never, never happened,” Biden said in an interview on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.”Biden said he will ask the National Archives to determine whether there is any record of such a complaint being filed.“The former staffer has said she filed a complaint back in 1993,” Biden said. “But she does not have a record of this alleged complaint.
WASHINGTON — Joe Biden denied a former Senate staffer's allegation of sexual assault on Friday, saying “this never happened.”It's the presumptive Democratic nominee's first public comment on an accusation of sexual assault by his former Senate staffer, Tara Reade.“I’m saying unequivocally, it never, never happened,” Biden said in an interview on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.”Biden said he will ask the National Archives to determine whether there is any record of such a complaint being filed.“The former staffer has said she filed a complaint back in 1993,” Biden said. “But she does not have a record of this alleged complaint.