Busy weekend for Wisconsin candidates as election day nears
MILWAUKEE -- Candidates continued their final campaign pushes ahead of the midterm elections on Sunday, Oct. 21.
MILWAUKEE -- Candidates continued their final campaign pushes ahead of the midterm elections on Sunday, Oct. 21.
Russians reportedly target Sen. Tammy Baldwin to 'turn voters against her'
MILWAUKEE -- Russian operatives allegedly targeted Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin to "turn voters against her." That's according to a new report from the Wisconsin Department of Justice.The department is accusing a Russian woman of trying to interfere in the upcoming midterm elections."This is an attack on the United States," Baldwin said. "I'm fighting to get to the bottom of this for the integrity of our democracy because what I want to do is be able to fight for the people of Wisconsin."Senator Baldwin says the government has many defenses against this kind of meddling, but one of the most important is up to the public, and that's being savvy consumers of social media to be able to recognize bad messages.Baldwin and U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir went head to head Friday night, Oct. 19 during a debate speaking about healthcare and the federal deficit.
MILWAUKEE -- Russian operatives allegedly targeted Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin to "turn voters against her." That's according to a new report from the Wisconsin Department of Justice.The department is accusing a Russian woman of trying to interfere in the upcoming midterm elections."This is an attack on the United States," Baldwin said. "I'm fighting to get to the bottom of this for the integrity of our democracy because what I want to do is be able to fight for the people of Wisconsin."Senator Baldwin says the government has many defenses against this kind of meddling, but one of the most important is up to the public, and that's being savvy consumers of social media to be able to recognize bad messages.Baldwin and U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir went head to head Friday night, Oct. 19 during a debate speaking about healthcare and the federal deficit.
Baldwin, Vukmir talk foreign policy in final debate
MILWAUKEE — Democratic U.S. Sen.
MILWAUKEE — Democratic U.S. Sen.
Walker, Evers deliver sharp attacks in first debate
MADISON — Republican Gov.
MADISON — Republican Gov.
Governor Walker hits Democratic foe Tony Evers over plagiarized material
MADISON — Democratic candidate for governor Tony Evers, facing charges of plagiarism from Republican Gov.
MADISON — Democratic candidate for governor Tony Evers, facing charges of plagiarism from Republican Gov.
Former Pres. Barack Obama to visit Milwaukee on Friday, Oct. 26
MILWAUKEE — Former President Barack Obama is scheduled to campaign in Wisconsin next week on behalf of the state's Democratic candidates.The state Democratic Party announced in a news release Friday afternoon that Obama will visit Milwaukee for an event on Oct. 26.
MILWAUKEE — Former President Barack Obama is scheduled to campaign in Wisconsin next week on behalf of the state's Democratic candidates.The state Democratic Party announced in a news release Friday afternoon that Obama will visit Milwaukee for an event on Oct. 26.
Pres. Trump says it 'certainly looks' like Saudi journalist is dead, threatens consequences
SAUDI ARABIA -- President Donald Trump said Thursday it "certainly looks" as though Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi is dead, and he threatened "very severe" consequences if the Saudis are found to have murdered him.As the U.S. toughened its response to Khashoggi's disappearance, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin pulled out of a major Saudi investment conference Thursday amid global pressure.
SAUDI ARABIA -- President Donald Trump said Thursday it "certainly looks" as though Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi is dead, and he threatened "very severe" consequences if the Saudis are found to have murdered him.As the U.S. toughened its response to Khashoggi's disappearance, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin pulled out of a major Saudi investment conference Thursday amid global pressure.
Pres. Trump headed to Wisconsin for rally in Mosinee next week
MADISON — President Donald Trump is coming to central Wisconsin on Oct. 24 for a campaign rally.President Trump announced Wednesday that he will hold a rally at the Mosinee airport.
MADISON — President Donald Trump is coming to central Wisconsin on Oct. 24 for a campaign rally.President Trump announced Wednesday that he will hold a rally at the Mosinee airport.
Gov. Walker, Tony Evers tussle over tax increases in governor's race
MADISON — Wisconsin Republican Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin Republican Gov.
Melania Trump visits babies, moms affected by opioid crisis
PHILADELPHIA — First lady Melania Trump toured a hospital's neonatal care unit Wednesday to learn about the treatment given to newborns suffering from opioid withdrawal, after she was initially delayed by mechanical issues on her plane.Her flight was forced to return to a Washington-area military base because of smoke in the cabin, and she took a different plane to make the trip to Philadelphia.Mrs.
PHILADELPHIA — First lady Melania Trump toured a hospital's neonatal care unit Wednesday to learn about the treatment given to newborns suffering from opioid withdrawal, after she was initially delayed by mechanical issues on her plane.Her flight was forced to return to a Washington-area military base because of smoke in the cabin, and she took a different plane to make the trip to Philadelphia.Mrs.
Hillary Clinton seemingly unharmed in car crash
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Hillary Clinton was seemingly unharmed when the Secret Service vehicle she was riding in was involved in a crash.The former secretary of state and first lady was headed to a fundraiser for Democratic U.S. Sen.
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Hillary Clinton was seemingly unharmed when the Secret Service vehicle she was riding in was involved in a crash.The former secretary of state and first lady was headed to a fundraiser for Democratic U.S. Sen.
Pres. Trump criticizes rush to condemn Saudi Arabia over missing journalist
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump Tuesday criticized rapidly mounting global condemnation of Saudi Arabia over the mystery of missing journalist Jamal Khashoggi, warning of a rush to judgment and echoing the Saudis' request for patience.In an interview with The Associated Press, President Trump compared the case of Khashoggi, who Turkish officials have said was murdered in the Saudis' Istanbul consulate, to the allegations of sexual assault leveled against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh during his confirmation hearing."I think we have to find out what happened first," President Trump said. "Here we go again with, you know, you're guilty until proven innocent.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump Tuesday criticized rapidly mounting global condemnation of Saudi Arabia over the mystery of missing journalist Jamal Khashoggi, warning of a rush to judgment and echoing the Saudis' request for patience.In an interview with The Associated Press, President Trump compared the case of Khashoggi, who Turkish officials have said was murdered in the Saudis' Istanbul consulate, to the allegations of sexual assault leveled against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh during his confirmation hearing."I think we have to find out what happened first," President Trump said. "Here we go again with, you know, you're guilty until proven innocent.
Pres. Trump says he won't accept blame if Republicans lose House in November
WASHINGTON — Facing the prospect of an electoral defeat that could imperil his presidency, President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he won't accept the blame if Republicans lose the House in November, arguing that he is "helping" Republican candidates in the midterms.In a wide-ranging interview with The Associated Press, Presiden Trump also accused his longtime personal attorney Michael Cohen of "lying" under oath, defended his use of the derisive nickname "Horseface" for porn actress Stormy Daniels and argued that the widespread condemnation of the Saudis in the disappearance of a Washington Post columnist was a rush to judgment.Of his efforts on the campaign trail, Presiden Trump said: "I don't believe anybody has ever had this kind of impact." He resisted comparisons to former President Barack Obama, who took responsibility for the Democrats' defeat in 2010 by acknowledging that his party got "shellacked."Democrats are hopeful about their chances to recapture the House, while Republicans are increasingly confident they can hold control of the Senate.
WASHINGTON — Facing the prospect of an electoral defeat that could imperil his presidency, President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he won't accept the blame if Republicans lose the House in November, arguing that he is "helping" Republican candidates in the midterms.In a wide-ranging interview with The Associated Press, Presiden Trump also accused his longtime personal attorney Michael Cohen of "lying" under oath, defended his use of the derisive nickname "Horseface" for porn actress Stormy Daniels and argued that the widespread condemnation of the Saudis in the disappearance of a Washington Post columnist was a rush to judgment.Of his efforts on the campaign trail, Presiden Trump said: "I don't believe anybody has ever had this kind of impact." He resisted comparisons to former President Barack Obama, who took responsibility for the Democrats' defeat in 2010 by acknowledging that his party got "shellacked."Democrats are hopeful about their chances to recapture the House, while Republicans are increasingly confident they can hold control of the Senate.
Judge tosses Stormy Daniels' defamation suit against President Trump
WASHINGTON — A federal judge dismissed Stormy Daniels' defamation lawsuit against President Donald Trump on Monday, saying the president made a "hyperbolic statement" against a political adversary when he tweeted about a composite sketch the porn actress' lawyer released.Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, sued President Trump in April after he said a composite sketch of a man she said threatened her in 2011 to keep quiet about an alleged affair with the real estate mogul was a "con job."President Trump tweeted that the man was "nonexistent" and that Daniels was playing the "fake news media for fools." He retweeted a side-by-side photo comparing the sketch with a photo of Daniels' husband.In an order handed down Monday, U.S. District Judge S.
WASHINGTON — A federal judge dismissed Stormy Daniels' defamation lawsuit against President Donald Trump on Monday, saying the president made a "hyperbolic statement" against a political adversary when he tweeted about a composite sketch the porn actress' lawyer released.Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, sued President Trump in April after he said a composite sketch of a man she said threatened her in 2011 to keep quiet about an alleged affair with the real estate mogul was a "con job."President Trump tweeted that the man was "nonexistent" and that Daniels was playing the "fake news media for fools." He retweeted a side-by-side photo comparing the sketch with a photo of Daniels' husband.In an order handed down Monday, U.S. District Judge S.
'Really incredible:' President Trump marvels at damage from Hurricane Michael in Florida
LYNN HAVEN, Fla. — President Donald Trump marveled at the roofless homes and uprooted trees he saw Monday while touring Florida Panhandle communities ravaged by the force of Hurricane Michael.President Trump toured devastated coastal communities by air, land and foot before he and the first lady helped hand out bottled water at a Federal Emergency Management Agency aid distribution center, where the needy signed up for temporary housing and picked up clothing, diapers, water and other supplies.The president said someone described Hurricane Michael to him as being "like a very wide, extremely wide, tornado.""Look behind you.
LYNN HAVEN, Fla. — President Donald Trump marveled at the roofless homes and uprooted trees he saw Monday while touring Florida Panhandle communities ravaged by the force of Hurricane Michael.President Trump toured devastated coastal communities by air, land and foot before he and the first lady helped hand out bottled water at a Federal Emergency Management Agency aid distribution center, where the needy signed up for temporary housing and picked up clothing, diapers, water and other supplies.The president said someone described Hurricane Michael to him as being "like a very wide, extremely wide, tornado.""Look behind you.
MADISON — Gov.
MADISON — Gov.
Gov. Walker proposes increases in funding for town roads
MADISON — Gov.
MADISON — Gov.