Pres. Trump celebrates Kavanaugh victory at Kansas political rally
TOPEKA, Kan. — President Donald Trump celebrated the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court on Saturday, dismissing allegations of sexual misconduct and declaring he was "100 percent" certain his nominee was innocent.President Trump was aboard Air Force One, traveling to a campaign rally in Kansas, as the Senate voted on an extraordinarily fraught nomination that sparked angry protests, nail-biting votes and a national reckoning about sexual assault allegations and who should be believed.President Trump invited reporters traveling with him to watch the final vote in his private office, delivering a thumbs up from his desk as the confirmation was made official."Very, very good," President Trump said. "Very happy about it.
TOPEKA, Kan. — President Donald Trump celebrated the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court on Saturday, dismissing allegations of sexual misconduct and declaring he was "100 percent" certain his nominee was innocent.President Trump was aboard Air Force One, traveling to a campaign rally in Kansas, as the Senate voted on an extraordinarily fraught nomination that sparked angry protests, nail-biting votes and a national reckoning about sexual assault allegations and who should be believed.President Trump invited reporters traveling with him to watch the final vote in his private office, delivering a thumbs up from his desk as the confirmation was made official."Very, very good," President Trump said. "Very happy about it.
Melania Trump puts on happier face during Africa tour
CAIRO — It took Melania Trump's first big solo international trip for her to show a different side of herself — a playful, less serious one.And while she generously dished out warm smiles and happy waves, the first lady also used her four-nation tour of Africa to draw some firmer boundaries between her own views and those of her husband the president."I don't always agree with what he says and I tell him that," the first lady told reporters Saturday against the backdrop of the Great Sphinx before she headed back to Washington. "But I have my own voice and my own opinions and it's very important for me that I express what I feel."The U.S. first lady hopscotched across Africa without President Donald Trump, commanding a spotlight that was hers alone.
CAIRO — It took Melania Trump's first big solo international trip for her to show a different side of herself — a playful, less serious one.And while she generously dished out warm smiles and happy waves, the first lady also used her four-nation tour of Africa to draw some firmer boundaries between her own views and those of her husband the president."I don't always agree with what he says and I tell him that," the first lady told reporters Saturday against the backdrop of the Great Sphinx before she headed back to Washington. "But I have my own voice and my own opinions and it's very important for me that I express what I feel."The U.S. first lady hopscotched across Africa without President Donald Trump, commanding a spotlight that was hers alone.
Senators Ron Johnson, Tammy Baldwin react to Kavanaugh's confirmation moving ahead
MILWAUKEE -- The fate of judge Brett Kavanaugh's place on the Supreme Court is on its way to a final vote in the Senate this weekend.
MILWAUKEE -- The fate of judge Brett Kavanaugh's place on the Supreme Court is on its way to a final vote in the Senate this weekend.
GOP senators await FBI report on Kavanaugh in anxiety-filled Capitol
WASHINGTON -- Senators nervously awaited the arrival of a new FBI report on sexual allegations that could make or break Brett Kavanaugh's tottering Supreme Court nomination Wednesday as aggressive protesters and an unusually strong security response added to a feeling of high anxiety inside the U.S. Capitol.As lawmakers anticipated the report, three key GOP senators who could decide the conservative jurist's fate rebuked President Donald Trump for mocking one accuser, Christine Blasey Ford, by mimicking her responses to questions at last week's dramatic Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.Their reactions left Republicans concerned that President Trump had complicated their effort to cement Kavanaugh's support in a chamber where the GOP holds a razor-thin 51-49 majority.
WASHINGTON -- Senators nervously awaited the arrival of a new FBI report on sexual allegations that could make or break Brett Kavanaugh's tottering Supreme Court nomination Wednesday as aggressive protesters and an unusually strong security response added to a feeling of high anxiety inside the U.S. Capitol.As lawmakers anticipated the report, three key GOP senators who could decide the conservative jurist's fate rebuked President Donald Trump for mocking one accuser, Christine Blasey Ford, by mimicking her responses to questions at last week's dramatic Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.Their reactions left Republicans concerned that President Trump had complicated their effort to cement Kavanaugh's support in a chamber where the GOP holds a razor-thin 51-49 majority.
'1st Class Fans:' Ryan Braun surprises Bay View family during shopping spree at Kohl's
MENOMONEE FALLS -- The Milwaukee Brewers and Kohl's teamed up on Wednesday, Oct. 3 to give a Bay View family the surprise of a lifetime ahead of Thursday's NLDS playoff game against the Colorado Rockies at Miller Park.
MENOMONEE FALLS -- The Milwaukee Brewers and Kohl's teamed up on Wednesday, Oct. 3 to give a Bay View family the surprise of a lifetime ahead of Thursday's NLDS playoff game against the Colorado Rockies at Miller Park.
Danica Patrick says Aaron Rodgers spiked idea of woman cave in their Green Bay home
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Danica Patrick encountered some resistance from Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers when she wanted to set up a woman cave in the house they share in Green Bay, Wisconsin.The retired racecar driver proposed converting a bedroom into her own space.
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Danica Patrick encountered some resistance from Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers when she wanted to set up a woman cave in the house they share in Green Bay, Wisconsin.The retired racecar driver proposed converting a bedroom into her own space.
Assembly Speaker Vos vows to 'never' take Medicaid expansion money
MADISON — Assembly Speaker Robin Vos vowed Tuesday to never accept federal Medicaid expansion money and defended his decision not to punish a member of his caucus for inappropriate racial and sexual comments to three female lawmakers.Vos made the remarks to reporters immediately following an appearance at a Madison luncheon.
MADISON — Assembly Speaker Robin Vos vowed Tuesday to never accept federal Medicaid expansion money and defended his decision not to punish a member of his caucus for inappropriate racial and sexual comments to three female lawmakers.Vos made the remarks to reporters immediately following an appearance at a Madison luncheon.
Pres. Trump on #MeToo: 'It's a very scary time for young men in America'
WASHINGTON — Men of America, be afraid.
WASHINGTON — Men of America, be afraid.
VP Pence headed to Wisconsin for Gov. Walker fundraisers
MADISON — Vice President Mike Pence is coming to Wisconsin next week for a pair of events to raise money for Gov.
MADISON — Vice President Mike Pence is coming to Wisconsin next week for a pair of events to raise money for Gov.
Evers, Barnes livestream drive between Appleton, Green Bay; mock Walker's flight
MADISON — Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tony Evers and his running mate, Mandela Barnes, livestreamed their 45-minute drive between Appleton and Green Bay on Tuesday as part of a campaign gimmick to mock Republican Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tony Evers and his running mate, Mandela Barnes, livestreamed their 45-minute drive between Appleton and Green Bay on Tuesday as part of a campaign gimmick to mock Republican Gov.
Canada-US reach deal to stay in trade pact with Mexico
WASHINGTON — Canada is back in a revamped North American free trade deal with the United States and Mexico after weeks of bitter, high-pressure negotiations that brushed up against a midnight deadline.In a joint statement, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland said the late Sunday agreement "will strengthen the middle class, and create good, well-paying jobs and new opportunities for the nearly half billion people who call North America home."The new deal, reached just before the midnight deadline imposed by the U.S., will be called the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA.
WASHINGTON — Canada is back in a revamped North American free trade deal with the United States and Mexico after weeks of bitter, high-pressure negotiations that brushed up against a midnight deadline.In a joint statement, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland said the late Sunday agreement "will strengthen the middle class, and create good, well-paying jobs and new opportunities for the nearly half billion people who call North America home."The new deal, reached just before the midnight deadline imposed by the U.S., will be called the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA.
Central Division Champs! Brewers beat Cubs 3-1 at Wrigley Field
CHICAGO — The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 on Monday, Oct. 1 at Wrigley Field -- and became champions of the Central Division for 2018.Christian Yelich strengthened his case for NL MVP when he slapped an RBI single back up the middle in the NL Central tiebreaker game, giving the Brewers a 1-0 lead over the Cubs in the third inning.
CHICAGO — The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 on Monday, Oct. 1 at Wrigley Field -- and became champions of the Central Division for 2018.Christian Yelich strengthened his case for NL MVP when he slapped an RBI single back up the middle in the NL Central tiebreaker game, giving the Brewers a 1-0 lead over the Cubs in the third inning.
President Trump returns to Tennessee to boost Senate hopeful Blackburn
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — President Donald Trump is back in Tennessee, trying to push U.S. Rep.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — President Donald Trump is back in Tennessee, trying to push U.S. Rep.
Gov. Walker touts proposed homestead tax credit he says will keep seniors in their homes
WEST ALLIS -- Governor Scott Walker says the homestead tax credit would keep seniors in their homes, and it's a proposal he's touting on the campaign trail as he seeks re-election to a third term.Governor Walker on Monday, Oct. 1 invited the media to Carol Kimpel's home in West Allis."I've been in here since it was built," said Kimpel.
WEST ALLIS -- Governor Scott Walker says the homestead tax credit would keep seniors in their homes, and it's a proposal he's touting on the campaign trail as he seeks re-election to a third term.Governor Walker on Monday, Oct. 1 invited the media to Carol Kimpel's home in West Allis."I've been in here since it was built," said Kimpel.
MILWAUKEE -- Gov.
Former Pres. Obama endorses Tammy Baldwin, Randy Bryce, Tony Evers
MADISON — Former President Barack Obama is endorsing Democrat Tony Evers in his bid to deny Republican Gov.
MADISON — Former President Barack Obama is endorsing Democrat Tony Evers in his bid to deny Republican Gov.
Many women line up in support of Kavanaugh
COLUMBIA, S.C. — As the Senate is divided on President Donald Trump's Supreme Court pick, so too are women across the country.Female voices have echoed throughout the U.S. Senate this week demanding male senators justify their support for Brett Kavanaugh's U.S. Supreme Court nomination despite an allegation of high school sexual assault.But other women have spent hours calling Senate offices in support of Kavanaugh, condemning what they saw as an anti-Republican ploy that's damaged not only Kavanaugh's reputation and livelihood but also his accuser's.To Hannah King, a college senior from Bristol, Tennessee, Christine Blasey Ford's allegations of a drunken attack by Kavanaugh at a 1982 party when both were in high school were jarring and scary.
COLUMBIA, S.C. — As the Senate is divided on President Donald Trump's Supreme Court pick, so too are women across the country.Female voices have echoed throughout the U.S. Senate this week demanding male senators justify their support for Brett Kavanaugh's U.S. Supreme Court nomination despite an allegation of high school sexual assault.But other women have spent hours calling Senate offices in support of Kavanaugh, condemning what they saw as an anti-Republican ploy that's damaged not only Kavanaugh's reputation and livelihood but also his accuser's.To Hannah King, a college senior from Bristol, Tennessee, Christine Blasey Ford's allegations of a drunken attack by Kavanaugh at a 1982 party when both were in high school were jarring and scary.