President Trump heads to TV, border as fed workers face paycheck sting
WASHINGTON — With no breakthrough in sight, President Donald Trump will argue his case to the nation Tuesday night that a "crisis" at the U.S.-Mexico border requires the long and invulnerable wall he's demanding before ending the partial government shutdown.
WASHINGTON — With no breakthrough in sight, President Donald Trump will argue his case to the nation Tuesday night that a "crisis" at the U.S.-Mexico border requires the long and invulnerable wall he's demanding before ending the partial government shutdown.
Former governors, others attend Tony Evers' inauguration in Madison
MADISON -- Five former Wisconsin governors, both U.S. senators, members of Congress and others are attending the inauguration ceremony for new Gov.
MADISON -- Five former Wisconsin governors, both U.S. senators, members of Congress and others are attending the inauguration ceremony for new Gov.
President Trump says he needs to deal with Democrat leaders to end shutdown
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump stood by his demands for funding for a border wall Sunday as another round of shutdown talks failed to break an impasse, while newly empowered House Democrats planned to step up the pressure on President Trump and Republican lawmakers to reopen the government.President Trump, who spent part of the day at Camp David for staff meetings, showed no signs of budging on his demand for $5.6 billion for a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump stood by his demands for funding for a border wall Sunday as another round of shutdown talks failed to break an impasse, while newly empowered House Democrats planned to step up the pressure on President Trump and Republican lawmakers to reopen the government.President Trump, who spent part of the day at Camp David for staff meetings, showed no signs of budging on his demand for $5.6 billion for a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Tony Evers to become Wisconsin's 46th governor at inauguration ceremony
MADISON — Democrat Tony Evers, who will be sworn into office as Wisconsin governor Monday, promises that he will seek civility and work together with Republicans, saying voters showed their displeasure with partisan politics when they rejected Gov.
MADISON — Democrat Tony Evers, who will be sworn into office as Wisconsin governor Monday, promises that he will seek civility and work together with Republicans, saying voters showed their displeasure with partisan politics when they rejected Gov.
Democrats, Republicans accusing each other of giving no ground on shutdown
WASHINGTON — A first round of talks between White House officials and congressional aides has made little progress toward ending the government shutdown, with each side accusing the other of giving no ground.More discussions were planned for Sunday, while President Donald Trump, who did not attend the negotiating session, was scheduled to be at Camp David for a retreat with White House staff on border security and other topics.With the talks stalled, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said House Democrats intend to start passing individual bills to reopen agencies.
WASHINGTON — A first round of talks between White House officials and congressional aides has made little progress toward ending the government shutdown, with each side accusing the other of giving no ground.More discussions were planned for Sunday, while President Donald Trump, who did not attend the negotiating session, was scheduled to be at Camp David for a retreat with White House staff on border security and other topics.With the talks stalled, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said House Democrats intend to start passing individual bills to reopen agencies.
'The Rock' proposes workout, tequila with Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo in Twitter trade
MILWAUKEE -- Playful jabs on social media between Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo and celebrity Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson are gaining some viral attention.It all started when Bucks player Pat Connaughton shared a video on Twitter, alongside Antetokounmpo, challenging The Rock by saying, "You may look stronger than us, but we think we both can lift more than you."
MILWAUKEE -- Playful jabs on social media between Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo and celebrity Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson are gaining some viral attention.It all started when Bucks player Pat Connaughton shared a video on Twitter, alongside Antetokounmpo, challenging The Rock by saying, "You may look stronger than us, but we think we both can lift more than you."
Governor-elect Evers, Lt. Gov.-elect Barnes host kids' gala in Milwaukee; 'They are our future'
MILWAUKEE -- Two days to go until the transition of power takes place in Madison, but the celebration started early for some Wisconsin Gov. -elect Tony Evers' youngest supporters.Evers and his incoming Lt.
MILWAUKEE -- Two days to go until the transition of power takes place in Madison, but the celebration started early for some Wisconsin Gov. -elect Tony Evers' youngest supporters.Evers and his incoming Lt.
1-on-1 with Scott Walker: Outgoing governor talks about past accomplishments, future goals
MADISON -- Once he moves out of the governor's mansion, Scott Walker's immediate plans are to travel around the country speaking about conservative issues.
MADISON -- Once he moves out of the governor's mansion, Scott Walker's immediate plans are to travel around the country speaking about conservative issues.
MADISON — Gov.
Nancy Pelosi doesn't want to talk impeachment, but some Democrats do
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had only been in office for a few hours when a handful of Democrats defied her persistent calls not to begin the new Congress by talking about impeachment.Just after Pelosi was sworn in on Thursday, longtime Democratic Reps.
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had only been in office for a few hours when a handful of Democrats defied her persistent calls not to begin the new Congress by talking about impeachment.Just after Pelosi was sworn in on Thursday, longtime Democratic Reps.
Food truck's President Trump sign brings smiles, hungry customers
HAZLETON, Pa. - A business owner in Pennsylvania is using humor to lighten the mood of our current political climate.When Ricardo Santos moved to Hazleton, he had two simple goals: feed people good food and make them smile."I used to be a New York community and I'm a Hazleton community and I want my community to grow with me.
HAZLETON, Pa. - A business owner in Pennsylvania is using humor to lighten the mood of our current political climate.When Ricardo Santos moved to Hazleton, he had two simple goals: feed people good food and make them smile."I used to be a New York community and I'm a Hazleton community and I want my community to grow with me.
Wisconsin's ousted Gov. Scott Walker says he may run again
MADISON — Ousted Republican Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON — Ousted Republican Wisconsin Gov.
Republican bill would criminalize 1st-time drunken driving in Wisconsin
MADISON — Two Republican legislators are continuing their quest to crack down on drunken driving, reintroducing bills Thursday that would make a first offense a crime and impose stiffer penalties on repeat offenders.Rep.
MADISON — Two Republican legislators are continuing their quest to crack down on drunken driving, reintroducing bills Thursday that would make a first offense a crime and impose stiffer penalties on repeat offenders.Rep.
Gov.-elect Tony Evers names Obama official to head Wisconsin health agency
MADISON — Gov.-elect Tony Evers on Thursday named a former Obama administration official who worked on implementing the federal health care law to lead the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, a key post in his inner circle.Evers also named to his Cabinet two Democratic state lawmakers and two people who currently work for him in his job as state superintendent.Evers picked Andrea Palm as secretary of the Department of Health Services; state Rep.
MADISON — Gov.-elect Tony Evers on Thursday named a former Obama administration official who worked on implementing the federal health care law to lead the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, a key post in his inner circle.Evers also named to his Cabinet two Democratic state lawmakers and two people who currently work for him in his job as state superintendent.Evers picked Andrea Palm as secretary of the Department of Health Services; state Rep.
Day 13 of partial government shutdown: Dems prepare to pass funding plan, Pres. Trump digs in
WASHINGTON — House Democrats prepared Thursday to pass a plan to re-open government without funding President Donald Trump's promised border wall, as President Trump pledged to keep up the fight for his signature promise in a surprise appearance.President Trump strode into the White House briefing room on the 13th day of the partial government shutdown, declaring that "without a wall you cannot have border security." He then left without taking questions from reporters.President Trump is demanding billions of dollars to build a wall along the U.S. border with Mexico, which the Democrats have refused.
WASHINGTON — House Democrats prepared Thursday to pass a plan to re-open government without funding President Donald Trump's promised border wall, as President Trump pledged to keep up the fight for his signature promise in a surprise appearance.President Trump strode into the White House briefing room on the 13th day of the partial government shutdown, declaring that "without a wall you cannot have border security." He then left without taking questions from reporters.President Trump is demanding billions of dollars to build a wall along the U.S. border with Mexico, which the Democrats have refused.
Secret Service: Man arrested at Mar-a-Lago wanted to talk to Pres. Trump about 'his $6.3 trillion'
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Authorities said a man was arrested for trespassing after he drove up to President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort, told a Secret Service agent he was there to talk to the president about "his $6.3 trillion" and refused to leave.Florida court documents show 30-year-old Brian Whitehurst pulled up to the president's resort Sunday afternoon, Dec. 30 and told Secret Service Agent Tim Donohue he needed to talk to the president about the trillions of dollars.
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Authorities said a man was arrested for trespassing after he drove up to President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort, told a Secret Service agent he was there to talk to the president about "his $6.3 trillion" and refused to leave.Florida court documents show 30-year-old Brian Whitehurst pulled up to the president's resort Sunday afternoon, Dec. 30 and told Secret Service Agent Tim Donohue he needed to talk to the president about the trillions of dollars.
Assembly's Robin Vos to form water quality task force
MADISON — Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he will form a water-quality task force following reports of contaminated wells across southwestern Wisconsin.The Wisconsin State Journal reports that 42 percent of 301 randomly selected wells tested in Iowa, Grant and Lafayette counties exceed federal standards for bacteria that can come from animal or human waste or for a toxic fertilizer residue.
MADISON — Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he will form a water-quality task force following reports of contaminated wells across southwestern Wisconsin.The Wisconsin State Journal reports that 42 percent of 301 randomly selected wells tested in Iowa, Grant and Lafayette counties exceed federal standards for bacteria that can come from animal or human waste or for a toxic fertilizer residue.
'So they don't offend again:' Gov.-elect Evers says he's open to criminalizing 1st-offense drunk driving
MADISON — Democratic Gov.-elect Tony Evers said in a Wednesday, Jan. 2 interview with The Associated Press that he isn't ruling out vetoing the entire state budget if Republicans completely ignore his proposal and decide to write their two-year spending plan.Evers reiterated that he wants to work together with Republicans who control the Legislature.
MADISON — Democratic Gov.-elect Tony Evers said in a Wednesday, Jan. 2 interview with The Associated Press that he isn't ruling out vetoing the entire state budget if Republicans completely ignore his proposal and decide to write their two-year spending plan.Evers reiterated that he wants to work together with Republicans who control the Legislature.