President Trump to skip 'boring' White House press dinner for 3rd year in a row
WASHINGTON — No, thanks.
WASHINGTON — No, thanks.
President Trump offers congratulations to Brian Hagedorn in race for WI Supreme Court
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump offered congratulations in the form of a tweet to Judge Brian Hagedorn for the results in the spring election earlier this week.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump offered congratulations in the form of a tweet to Judge Brian Hagedorn for the results in the spring election earlier this week.
Man convicted in Teresa Halbach slaying moved to Oshkosh prison
OSHKOSH — The man convicted along with his uncle in a Wisconsin slaying that was featured in the Netflix series "Making a Murderer" has been moved to a less secure prison.State Department of Correction records show Brendan Dassey was moved this week from the maximum-security Columbia Correctional Institution in Portage to the Oshkosh Correctional Institution, a medium security prison.Dassey is serving a life sentence for helping his uncle, Steven Avery, sexually assault and kill Teresa Halbach in 2005.
OSHKOSH — The man convicted along with his uncle in a Wisconsin slaying that was featured in the Netflix series "Making a Murderer" has been moved to a less secure prison.State Department of Correction records show Brendan Dassey was moved this week from the maximum-security Columbia Correctional Institution in Portage to the Oshkosh Correctional Institution, a medium security prison.Dassey is serving a life sentence for helping his uncle, Steven Avery, sexually assault and kill Teresa Halbach in 2005.
President Trump drops border shutdown threat and proposes auto tariffs
WASHINGTON — Abandoning his threat to immediately seal the southern border, President Donald Trump warned instead that he'd slap tariffs on cars coming to the U.S. from Mexico unless the Mexicans do more to stop the flow of migrants and drugs to the U.S.In his latest backtrack in recent days, President Trump told reporters Thursday he would try the "less drastic measure" before resorting to his standing border-closure threat."Mexico understands that we're going to close the border or I'm going to tariff the cars.
WASHINGTON — Abandoning his threat to immediately seal the southern border, President Donald Trump warned instead that he'd slap tariffs on cars coming to the U.S. from Mexico unless the Mexicans do more to stop the flow of migrants and drugs to the U.S.In his latest backtrack in recent days, President Trump told reporters Thursday he would try the "less drastic measure" before resorting to his standing border-closure threat."Mexico understands that we're going to close the border or I'm going to tariff the cars.
'A checked out coach; a tuned out QB:' Bleacher Report article explores 'what happened in Green Bay?'
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have one Super Bowl win in the Aaron Rodgers era -- one more than a lot of teams, but fewer than many think Green Bay should have in that time frame.A new article laid the blame at the feet of both Rodgers and former Coach Mike McCarthy for not getting more Lombardi trophies.Tyler Dunne wrote in Bleacher Report that McCarthy missed team meetings while he was upstairs at Lambeau Field in his office getting a massage.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have one Super Bowl win in the Aaron Rodgers era -- one more than a lot of teams, but fewer than many think Green Bay should have in that time frame.A new article laid the blame at the feet of both Rodgers and former Coach Mike McCarthy for not getting more Lombardi trophies.Tyler Dunne wrote in Bleacher Report that McCarthy missed team meetings while he was upstairs at Lambeau Field in his office getting a massage.
2 UW System regents, Walker appointees fired by Gov. Evers in March return to work
MADISON — Two University of Wisconsin System regents whom Democratic Gov.
MADISON — Two University of Wisconsin System regents whom Democratic Gov.
Republicans, Democrats disagree on Gov. Evers' workforce plans in proposed 'People's Budget'
MADISON — Democratic Gov.
MADISON — Democratic Gov.
Joe Biden: I'll be more mindful of respecting personal space
WASHINGTON, DC -- Former Vice President Joe Biden acknowledged Wednesday that his tendency toward physical displays of affection and encouragement has made some women uncomfortable, and he promised to be "much more mindful" of respecting personal space."Social norms have begun to change.
WASHINGTON, DC -- Former Vice President Joe Biden acknowledged Wednesday that his tendency toward physical displays of affection and encouragement has made some women uncomfortable, and he promised to be "much more mindful" of respecting personal space."Social norms have begun to change.
'Irresponsible:' Wisconsin GOP attacks Governor Evers' budget as deliberations begin
MADISON — Republican legislators criticized Democratic Gov.
MADISON — Republican legislators criticized Democratic Gov.
'Terrible incident:' City worker stabbed, beaten by group of people while issuing parking ticket
MILWAUKEE -- A City of Milwaukee parking enforcement officer was stabbed early Tuesday morning, April 2 while issuing a citation.
MILWAUKEE -- A City of Milwaukee parking enforcement officer was stabbed early Tuesday morning, April 2 while issuing a citation.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Joe Biden should stop being touchy-feely with women
WASHINGTON — As former Vice President Joe Biden's camp scrambles to contain any political damage over his past behavior with women, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has some words of advice: Keep your distance."Join the straight-arm club," Pelosi told a breakfast hour Washington event on Tuesday.In other words, keep your handshakes at arms' length and don't be touchy-feely."Just pretend you have a cold and I have a cold," Pelosi said.Pelosi, D-Calif., told the event, which was sponsored by Politico, that Biden "has to understand that in the world we are in now people's space is important to them and what's important is how they receive it, not necessarily how you intended it."
WASHINGTON — As former Vice President Joe Biden's camp scrambles to contain any political damage over his past behavior with women, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has some words of advice: Keep your distance."Join the straight-arm club," Pelosi told a breakfast hour Washington event on Tuesday.In other words, keep your handshakes at arms' length and don't be touchy-feely."Just pretend you have a cold and I have a cold," Pelosi said.Pelosi, D-Calif., told the event, which was sponsored by Politico, that Biden "has to understand that in the world we are in now people's space is important to them and what's important is how they receive it, not necessarily how you intended it."
Gov. Tony Evers could face $1.9B shortfall heading into second budget
MADISON — A new analysis shows Democratic Gov.
MADISON — A new analysis shows Democratic Gov.
AP sources: President Trump considers adding 'immigration czar'
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is considering bringing on a "border" or "immigration czar" to coordinate the president's immigration policies across various federal agencies, according to three people familiar with the discussions.President Donald Trump is weighing two potential candidates for the post: Former Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach and former Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli — two far-right conservatives with strong views on immigration, according to the people, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the conversations publicly.The discussion comes as President Trump is threatening to close the southern border as soon as this week if Mexico does not completely halt illegal immigration to the U.S.White House press aides, Kobach and Cuccinelli did not immediately respond to requests for comment Monday.
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is considering bringing on a "border" or "immigration czar" to coordinate the president's immigration policies across various federal agencies, according to three people familiar with the discussions.President Donald Trump is weighing two potential candidates for the post: Former Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach and former Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli — two far-right conservatives with strong views on immigration, according to the people, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the conversations publicly.The discussion comes as President Trump is threatening to close the southern border as soon as this week if Mexico does not completely halt illegal immigration to the U.S.White House press aides, Kobach and Cuccinelli did not immediately respond to requests for comment Monday.
Pres. Trump's battle with 'Obamacare' moves to the courts
WASHINGTON — After losing in Congress, President Donald Trump is counting on the courts to kill off "Obamacare." But some cases are going against him, and time is not on his side as he tries to score a big win for his re-election campaign.Two federal judges in Washington, D.C., this past week blocked parts of Pres.
WASHINGTON — After losing in Congress, President Donald Trump is counting on the courts to kill off "Obamacare." But some cases are going against him, and time is not on his side as he tries to score a big win for his re-election campaign.Two federal judges in Washington, D.C., this past week blocked parts of Pres.
President Trump threatens to shut Mexico border - 'not kidding around'
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Threatening drastic action against Mexico, President Donald Trump declared Friday he is likely to shut down America's southern border next week unless Mexican authorities immediately halt all illegal immigration.
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Threatening drastic action against Mexico, President Donald Trump declared Friday he is likely to shut down America's southern border next week unless Mexican authorities immediately halt all illegal immigration.
Watch: Tears start flowing when Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo thanks young fan for her artwork
MILWAUKEE -- It's not every day you get to meet your sports hero.
MILWAUKEE -- It's not every day you get to meet your sports hero.
Biden says he doesn't recall alleged kissing incident from 2014
WASHINGTON -- Joe Biden's spokesman said Friday that the former vice president does not recall kissing a Nevada political candidate on the back of her head in 2014.The allegation was made in a New York Magazine article written by Lucy Flores, a former Nevada state representative and the 2014 Democratic nominee for Nevada lieutenant governor.Flores' claim comes as Biden, the early leader in national Democratic presidential polls, is in the final stages of deciding whether to seek the 2020 nomination.
WASHINGTON -- Joe Biden's spokesman said Friday that the former vice president does not recall kissing a Nevada political candidate on the back of her head in 2014.The allegation was made in a New York Magazine article written by Lucy Flores, a former Nevada state representative and the 2014 Democratic nominee for Nevada lieutenant governor.Flores' claim comes as Biden, the early leader in national Democratic presidential polls, is in the final stages of deciding whether to seek the 2020 nomination.
President Trump issues new permit for stalled Keystone XL pipeline
WASHINGTON — In an apparent bid to kick-start the long-stalled Keystone XL oil pipeline, President Donald Trump on Friday issued a new presidential permit for the project — two years after he first approved it and more than a decade after it was first proposed.President Trump said the permit issued Friday replaces one granted in March 2017.
WASHINGTON — In an apparent bid to kick-start the long-stalled Keystone XL oil pipeline, President Donald Trump on Friday issued a new presidential permit for the project — two years after he first approved it and more than a decade after it was first proposed.President Trump said the permit issued Friday replaces one granted in March 2017.