Michelle Obama book tour is reaching high
NEW YORK — Check out the upcoming events at Chicago's United Center and you'll see Bulls games, Blackhawks games and concerts by Fleetwood Mac, Nicki Manaj and Cher, among others.And former first lady Michelle Obama, to launch her book tour in November.Just for the scale of its venues, there has never been a rollout quite like the one for Obama's memoir "Becoming," with stops including the Pepsi Center in Denver and American Airlines Center in Dallas.
NEW YORK — Check out the upcoming events at Chicago's United Center and you'll see Bulls games, Blackhawks games and concerts by Fleetwood Mac, Nicki Manaj and Cher, among others.And former first lady Michelle Obama, to launch her book tour in November.Just for the scale of its venues, there has never been a rollout quite like the one for Obama's memoir "Becoming," with stops including the Pepsi Center in Denver and American Airlines Center in Dallas.
Tony Evers says Wisconsin's priorities are 'out of whack,' floats tax hikes
MADISON — Democratic candidate for governor Tony Evers says he's considering tax hikes on the wealthy and on gasoline to realign the state's spending toward the working class, roads and K-12 education.Evers has also proposed a 10 percent increase to school funding, and Republicans say his plans will lead to massive tax increases.
MADISON — Democratic candidate for governor Tony Evers says he's considering tax hikes on the wealthy and on gasoline to realign the state's spending toward the working class, roads and K-12 education.Evers has also proposed a 10 percent increase to school funding, and Republicans say his plans will lead to massive tax increases.
Sen. Tammy Baldwin says Middleton shooting shows need for gun control
MADISON — Democratic U.S. Sen.
MADISON — Democratic U.S. Sen.
Gov. Walker, Republicans shift attack of Tony Evers to taxes
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
Baldwin urges early voting, says health care on ballot
MADISON — U.S. Sen.
MADISON — U.S. Sen.
'Filled with hatred and anger:' Gov. Walker bemoans attack ads in new spot blasting Evers
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
Pres. Trump says it's 'hard to imagine' Brett Kavanaugh is guilty
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump on Wednesday bluntly questioned the allegation that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted a fellow high school student over 30 years ago, and Republicans warned the accuser the window was closing to tell her story before a confirmation vote.President Trump's skepticism, the most explicit challenge top Republicans have so far mounted to Christine Blasey Ford's credibility, came as GOP Senate leaders tried to firm up support for Kavanaugh.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump on Wednesday bluntly questioned the allegation that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted a fellow high school student over 30 years ago, and Republicans warned the accuser the window was closing to tell her story before a confirmation vote.President Trump's skepticism, the most explicit challenge top Republicans have so far mounted to Christine Blasey Ford's credibility, came as GOP Senate leaders tried to firm up support for Kavanaugh.
President Trump visits North Carolina as governor pleads for patience
WILMINGTON, N.C. — Eager to show heart in a moment of crisis, President Donald Trump handed out hot dogs, hugs and comforting words in the Carolinas on Wednesday as he surveyed the wreckage left by Hurricane Florence.With residents still recovering from torrential rains that left widespread destruction and injury, President Trump sought to strike a balance between comforter and cheerleader, mindful that he has been criticized in the past for not showing sufficient empathy in the face of tragedy.During a packed day, he visited both North and South Carolina, distributed meals at a church, walked amid piles of sodden furniture in damaged neighborhoods, offered hugs and handshakes to residents and discussed the response efforts with local and state officials."America grieves with you and our hearts break for you.
WILMINGTON, N.C. — Eager to show heart in a moment of crisis, President Donald Trump handed out hot dogs, hugs and comforting words in the Carolinas on Wednesday as he surveyed the wreckage left by Hurricane Florence.With residents still recovering from torrential rains that left widespread destruction and injury, President Trump sought to strike a balance between comforter and cheerleader, mindful that he has been criticized in the past for not showing sufficient empathy in the face of tragedy.During a packed day, he visited both North and South Carolina, distributed meals at a church, walked amid piles of sodden furniture in damaged neighborhoods, offered hugs and handshakes to residents and discussed the response efforts with local and state officials."America grieves with you and our hearts break for you.
Wisconsin senator looks to kill CWD regulations
MADISON — A powerful Republican legislator is trying to derail new regulations that Gov.
MADISON — A powerful Republican legislator is trying to derail new regulations that Gov.
Fort Trump? Polish leader dangles offer to US president
WASHINGTON — Poland's leader pressed President Donald Trump on Tuesday to consider creating a permanent American military base in Poland, offering a tempting incentive: The installation would be called "Fort Trump."Polish President Andrzej Duda extended the invitation during a one-on-one meeting with President Trump at the White House that focused heavily on the U.S. presence in Poland as the country faces Russia's increased military activities in the region.President Trump said during a joint news conference with Duda that he was considering the idea and noted that Poland had offered more than $2 billion to the U.S. to pay for such an effort.
WASHINGTON — Poland's leader pressed President Donald Trump on Tuesday to consider creating a permanent American military base in Poland, offering a tempting incentive: The installation would be called "Fort Trump."Polish President Andrzej Duda extended the invitation during a one-on-one meeting with President Trump at the White House that focused heavily on the U.S. presence in Poland as the country faces Russia's increased military activities in the region.President Trump said during a joint news conference with Duda that he was considering the idea and noted that Poland had offered more than $2 billion to the U.S. to pay for such an effort.
Foxconn signs deal to jointly develop Wisconsin ginseng
WAUSAU — Foxconn has signed an agreement to jointly develop Wisconsin's ginseng industry and grow its newly-established Wisconsin-based brand.The Taiwan-based company announced the deal Tuesday.
WAUSAU — Foxconn has signed an agreement to jointly develop Wisconsin's ginseng industry and grow its newly-established Wisconsin-based brand.The Taiwan-based company announced the deal Tuesday.
Pres. Trump 'seriously' considering boosting US military in Poland
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was "very seriously" considering a greater U.S. troop presence in Poland as he conferred with a top NATO partner at the White House.Joined by Poland President Andrzej Duda, President Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that Poland was "willing to make a very major contribution to the United States to come in and have a presence in Poland." The U.S. president said it was "something we will discuss."Facing Russia's increased military activity in the region, Poland has been pressing for the 3,000 U.S. troops now deployed in Poland on a rotating basis to be upgraded to a larger, permanent presence.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was "very seriously" considering a greater U.S. troop presence in Poland as he conferred with a top NATO partner at the White House.Joined by Poland President Andrzej Duda, President Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that Poland was "willing to make a very major contribution to the United States to come in and have a presence in Poland." The U.S. president said it was "something we will discuss."Facing Russia's increased military activity in the region, Poland has been pressing for the 3,000 U.S. troops now deployed in Poland on a rotating basis to be upgraded to a larger, permanent presence.
Storm damage in Wisconsin tops $233 million
MADISON — The damage total from last month's flooding and storms in Wisconsin continues to rise and now approaches a quarter of a billion dollars.Gov.
MADISON — The damage total from last month's flooding and storms in Wisconsin continues to rise and now approaches a quarter of a billion dollars.Gov.
MADISON — Gov.
Sens. Ron Johnson, Tammy Baldwin want to hear from Brett Kavanaugh, accuser
MADISON — Wisconsin's U.S. senators agreed Monday that both Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and the woman accusing him of a decades-old sexual assault should testify before a Senate committee.Republican Sen.
MADISON — Wisconsin's U.S. senators agreed Monday that both Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and the woman accusing him of a decades-old sexual assault should testify before a Senate committee.Republican Sen.
Evers challenges Walker to drop lawsuit targeting 'Obamacare'
MADISON — Democratic candidate for Wisconsin governor Tony Evers is challenging Republican Gov.
MADISON — Democratic candidate for Wisconsin governor Tony Evers is challenging Republican Gov.
