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.

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.

Wisconsin senator looks to kill CWD regulations

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Report: Pres. Trump going ahead with plans for new China tariffs

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is going ahead with plans to announce new tariffs on about $200 billion of Chinese imports, The Wall Street Journal reported Saturday.Both sides were preparing to hold new talks on their tariff dispute.

Aaron Rodgers returns to Packers practice after injuring knee

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has taken part in practice for the first time this week after being held out with a left knee injury.Rodgers was a participant in practice on Saturday after being held out on Wednesday and Thursday to focus on rehab ahead of this weekend's game against the Minnesota Vikings.Fridays are a rest and recovery day.

'Aaron's getting better:' Coach McCarthy says Saturday practice critical for Rodgers

GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy said quarterback Aaron Rodgers is "getting better" in his recovery after what Rodgers called a knee sprain in the game against Chicago last Sunday."He feels better than he did in the beginning of the week.