President Trump names State spokeswoman Heather Nauert for UN ambassador
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced Friday he's nominating State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert to be the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations."She's very talented, very smart, very quick, and I think she's going to be respected by all," President Trump said Friday before departing the White House for an event in Kansas City, Missouri.If she is confirmed by the Senate, Nauert, a former Fox News Channel reporter who had little foreign policy experience before becoming State Department spokeswoman, will replace Nikki Haley.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced Friday he's nominating State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert to be the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations."She's very talented, very smart, very quick, and I think she's going to be respected by all," President Trump said Friday before departing the White House for an event in Kansas City, Missouri.If she is confirmed by the Senate, Nauert, a former Fox News Channel reporter who had little foreign policy experience before becoming State Department spokeswoman, will replace Nikki Haley.
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President Trump says he'll nominate Barr for attorney general
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday he will nominate William Barr, former President George H.W. Bush's attorney general, to serve in the same role.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday he will nominate William Barr, former President George H.W. Bush's attorney general, to serve in the same role.
Gov.-elect Evers, Lt. Gov.-elect Barnes announce inauguration date, nonprofit partner
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin Gov.-elect Tony Evers and incoming Lt.
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin Gov.-elect Tony Evers and incoming Lt.
Sweet gesture: George W. Bush hands Michelle Obama a piece of candy at his father's funeral
WASHINGTON -- In a touching gesture at the funeral for his father, George W.
WASHINGTON -- In a touching gesture at the funeral for his father, George W.
Special counsel Robert Mueller notes Michael Flynn's cooperation, recommends no prison time
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The special counsel's office is calling Michael Flynn's cooperation "substantial" and is recommending no prison time for the former national security adviser to President Donald Trump.Prosecutors on Tuesday filed a sentencing memorandum in the case of Flynn, who pleaded guilty last year to lying to the FBI regarding conversations about sanctions with the Russian ambassador.The court filing provides the first details of Flynn's cooperation with special counsel Robert Mueller's team.It was filed ahead of Flynn's Dec. 18 sentencing.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The special counsel's office is calling Michael Flynn's cooperation "substantial" and is recommending no prison time for the former national security adviser to President Donald Trump.Prosecutors on Tuesday filed a sentencing memorandum in the case of Flynn, who pleaded guilty last year to lying to the FBI regarding conversations about sanctions with the Russian ambassador.The court filing provides the first details of Flynn's cooperation with special counsel Robert Mueller's team.It was filed ahead of Flynn's Dec. 18 sentencing.
Governor-elect Tony Evers speaks before Common Council after meeting with Mayor Barrett
MILWAUKEE -- While a lot of attention was on the lame-duck session in Madison, with Republicans looking to limit the powers of incoming Democrats, Governor-elect Tony Evers spoke before the Milwaukee Common Council on Tuesday, Dec. 4, after meeting with Mayor Tom Barrett.
MILWAUKEE -- While a lot of attention was on the lame-duck session in Madison, with Republicans looking to limit the powers of incoming Democrats, Governor-elect Tony Evers spoke before the Milwaukee Common Council on Tuesday, Dec. 4, after meeting with Mayor Tom Barrett.
Former VP Joe Biden says he's the most qualified person to be president
MISSOULA, Mont. — Former Vice President Joe Biden says he believes that he is the most qualified person in the country to be president.The 76-year-old Democrat made his comments Monday to an audience at the University of Montana in Missoula, as he considers a 2020 challenge to President Donald Trump.Biden says nobody should run for president unless they believe they are qualified.
MISSOULA, Mont. — Former Vice President Joe Biden says he believes that he is the most qualified person in the country to be president.The 76-year-old Democrat made his comments Monday to an audience at the University of Montana in Missoula, as he considers a 2020 challenge to President Donald Trump.Biden says nobody should run for president unless they believe they are qualified.
Gov. Scott Walker to attend George H.W. Bush's funeral
WASHINGTON -- Republican Gov.
WASHINGTON -- Republican Gov.
Wisconsin GOP uses rare session to weaken incoming governor
MADISON — Still stinging from an election loss, Wisconsin Republicans on Monday tried to push through measures that would weaken the incoming Democratic administration and allow outgoing Republican Gov.
MADISON — Still stinging from an election loss, Wisconsin Republicans on Monday tried to push through measures that would weaken the incoming Democratic administration and allow outgoing Republican Gov.
Gov. Scott Walker signals support for lame-duck package
MADISON -- Republican Gov.
MADISON -- Republican Gov.
Wisconsin GOP preparing to move ahead with limiting Democratic power
MADISON — Wisconsin Republicans are preparing to move ahead quickly on a series of lame-duck proposals designed to move the 2020 presidential primary, restrict early voting and weaken both Democratic Attorney General-elect Josh Kaul and Gov.-elect Tony Evers.A public hearing is set on the measures Monday afternoon, with a committee vote to follow immediately.
MADISON — Wisconsin Republicans are preparing to move ahead quickly on a series of lame-duck proposals designed to move the 2020 presidential primary, restrict early voting and weaken both Democratic Attorney General-elect Josh Kaul and Gov.-elect Tony Evers.A public hearing is set on the measures Monday afternoon, with a committee vote to follow immediately.
Medicaid expansion is an early goal for Governor-elect Tony Evers
MADISON — The battle over whether Wisconsin should accept federal money to expand Medicaid coverage for about 75,000 more poor people is shaping up to be an early flashpoint for Gov.-elect Tony Evers.Evers last week pledged to take his case for expansion to voters across the state — focusing on conservative areas — hoping to increase pressure on Republicans who have vowed to oppose it.
MADISON — The battle over whether Wisconsin should accept federal money to expand Medicaid coverage for about 75,000 more poor people is shaping up to be an early flashpoint for Gov.-elect Tony Evers.Evers last week pledged to take his case for expansion to voters across the state — focusing on conservative areas — hoping to increase pressure on Republicans who have vowed to oppose it.
US, China reach 90-day ceasefire in trade dispute
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — The United States and China reached a 90-day ceasefire in a trade dispute that has rattled financial markets and threatened world economic growth.
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — The United States and China reached a 90-day ceasefire in a trade dispute that has rattled financial markets and threatened world economic growth.
Grafton World War II veteran honors President George H.W. Bush
GRAFTON -- A World War II veteran honored former President George H.W. Bush on Saturday, Dec. 1.FOX6 News spoke with Jerry Frank from Grafton -- about how he was going to be honoring the president's legacy on the day of his passing.Not only are they both World War II veterans, they share another connection."I really feel sorry that he passed away today because he was born in the same year I was, 1924," Frank said.In honor of the 41st president, Frank and his friend lowered a flag to half staff.Governor Scott Walker issued that order until Dec. 30.
GRAFTON -- A World War II veteran honored former President George H.W. Bush on Saturday, Dec. 1.FOX6 News spoke with Jerry Frank from Grafton -- about how he was going to be honoring the president's legacy on the day of his passing.Not only are they both World War II veterans, they share another connection."I really feel sorry that he passed away today because he was born in the same year I was, 1924," Frank said.In honor of the 41st president, Frank and his friend lowered a flag to half staff.Governor Scott Walker issued that order until Dec. 30.
Brett Favre hoodwinked by anti-Semitic group in deleted video clip
MILWAUKEE -- Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre mistakenly shared an anti-Semitic message on a viral smartphone app after being misled by a group of anti-Semitic internet users.Favre's message was accidentally shared on Cameo, an app that allows consumers to purchase personalized video messages from celebrities and sports figures.In a Facebook post, Favre explained that he's fulfilled over 50 Cameo video requests without incident. "Since I match service dogs with military veterans who have PTSD, I assumed that the request stemmed from my interest in veterans affairs and recorded the message," said Favre.According to Buzzfeed News, the message was as follows:
MILWAUKEE -- Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre mistakenly shared an anti-Semitic message on a viral smartphone app after being misled by a group of anti-Semitic internet users.Favre's message was accidentally shared on Cameo, an app that allows consumers to purchase personalized video messages from celebrities and sports figures.In a Facebook post, Favre explained that he's fulfilled over 50 Cameo video requests without incident. "Since I match service dogs with military veterans who have PTSD, I assumed that the request stemmed from my interest in veterans affairs and recorded the message," said Favre.According to Buzzfeed News, the message was as follows:
Governor Walker orders flags at half-staff in honor of late President Bush
MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker ordered flags to half-staff on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in honor of former President George Herbert Walker Bush.Flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on Dec. 30, 2018.George H.W. Bush passed away at the age of 94 late Friday night, Nov. 30.
MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker ordered flags to half-staff on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in honor of former President George Herbert Walker Bush.Flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on Dec. 30, 2018.George H.W. Bush passed away at the age of 94 late Friday night, Nov. 30.
Super Bowl 31 Team Reunion Autograph Show celebrates the Packers' legendary 1996 win
MILWAUKEE -- The Green Bay Packers have won more than a couple of Super Bowls, but few are as memorable as Super Bowl XXXI.
MILWAUKEE -- The Green Bay Packers have won more than a couple of Super Bowls, but few are as memorable as Super Bowl XXXI.