Law enforcement organizations ask that Gov. Evers 'refrain from making statements specific to Kenosha'
The letter accuses the governor and Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes of making previous remarks that were "premature, judgmental, inflammatory and only add to the anger and divisiveness of an already dangerous situation."
The letter accuses the governor and Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes of making previous remarks that were "premature, judgmental, inflammatory and only add to the anger and divisiveness of an already dangerous situation."
Gov. Evers: National Guard members from AZ, MI, AL will support Wisconsin guard in Kenosha
Any National Guard troops from other states mobilized to support Wisconsin would do so in a "State Active Duty status – not in a federal status," Evers said.
Any National Guard troops from other states mobilized to support Wisconsin would do so in a "State Active Duty status – not in a federal status," Evers said.
VP Pence's chief of staff says NBA protests over Kenosha are 'absurd and silly'
His comments came the day after the NBA postponed three scheduled playoff games, with the Milwaukee Bucks kicking off the boycott by refusing to leave their locker room for the game against the Orlando Magic. The players are demanding that lawmakers act to address police brutality and racial injustice.
His comments came the day after the NBA postponed three scheduled playoff games, with the Milwaukee Bucks kicking off the boycott by refusing to leave their locker room for the game against the Orlando Magic. The players are demanding that lawmakers act to address police brutality and racial injustice.
RNC Day 3: Pence, in convention speech, pledges he and Trump will 'make America great again, again'
Republicans have opened the third night of their convention with an aggressive defense of law enforcement.
Republicans have opened the third night of their convention with an aggressive defense of law enforcement.
GOP Convention takeaways: Vice President Mike Pence pounces while crises swirl
The attack role often assigned to vice presidential candidates is an ill-fitting suit for the typically genial Vice President Mike Pence, but on Wednesday he took it on, with relish.
The attack role often assigned to vice presidential candidates is an ill-fitting suit for the typically genial Vice President Mike Pence, but on Wednesday he took it on, with relish.
Vice President Mike Pence speaks on third night of Republican National Convention
Republicans proceeded with the third night of their national convention, but many Americans, particularly those in the path of Hurricane Laura, were focused on more immediate concerns.
Republicans proceeded with the third night of their national convention, but many Americans, particularly those in the path of Hurricane Laura, were focused on more immediate concerns.
US Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg to receive Liberty Medal
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been named the 2020 recipient of the National Constitution Center’s Liberty Medal.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been named the 2020 recipient of the National Constitution Center’s Liberty Medal.
No signs of coordinated fraud or foreign countries targeting mail-in vote, US officials say
Given the varied election systems across the U.S., it would be “extraordinarily difficult” to tamper with results in a measurable way, officials said.
Given the varied election systems across the U.S., it would be “extraordinarily difficult” to tamper with results in a measurable way, officials said.
Pres. Trump: Gov. Evers 'agreed to accept federal assistance,' up to 2K National Guard coming to Kenosha
Gov. Tony Evers agreed to accept federal assistance after a deadly night of protests in Kenosha, President Trump said Wednesday, after declining Tuesday.
Gov. Tony Evers agreed to accept federal assistance after a deadly night of protests in Kenosha, President Trump said Wednesday, after declining Tuesday.
Heal the country? Disease specialists running for Congress amid coronavirus pandemic
“If we had more people in Congress with a science background, we might have made better decisions.”
“If we had more people in Congress with a science background, we might have made better decisions.”
Kanye West makes Minnesota ballot as third-party presidential candidate
Rapper Kanye West has made Minnesota's November ballot as a third-party presidential candidate, according to the Secretary of State's Office.
Rapper Kanye West has made Minnesota's November ballot as a third-party presidential candidate, according to the Secretary of State's Office.
President Trump grants pardon to Jon Ponder, convicted bank robber, during RNC
In the Republican National Convention's first half-hour, the convention aired a video featuring Trump signing a pardon for Jon Ponder, an ex-convict who now runs an acclaimed prisoner reentry program.
In the Republican National Convention's first half-hour, the convention aired a video featuring Trump signing a pardon for Jon Ponder, an ex-convict who now runs an acclaimed prisoner reentry program.
RNC Day 2: Trump family, a pardon and a naturalization ceremony featured at convention
First lady Melania Trump cast her husband as the best hope for America’s future in a Rose Garden address Tuesday night as President Donald Trump turned to family, farmers and the trappings of the presidency on the second night of the scaled-down Republican National Convention.
First lady Melania Trump cast her husband as the best hope for America’s future in a Rose Garden address Tuesday night as President Donald Trump turned to family, farmers and the trappings of the presidency on the second night of the scaled-down Republican National Convention.
Takeaways from 2nd night of GOP convention: Promoting power, positivity
The second day of the Republican National Convention started with a decidedly different, more positive tone, with an emphasis on Americans who say have they benefited from President Donald Trump’s policies.
The second day of the Republican National Convention started with a decidedly different, more positive tone, with an emphasis on Americans who say have they benefited from President Donald Trump’s policies.
Republicans tout law-and-order theme at RNC; Trump Jr. notes Kenosha unrest: 'It's very complicated'
Donald Trump Jr. pointed to violence in Kenosha that followed the officer-involved shooting of Jacob Blake as Republicans hoist law and order as a key theme of their convention.
Donald Trump Jr. pointed to violence in Kenosha that followed the officer-involved shooting of Jacob Blake as Republicans hoist law and order as a key theme of their convention.
Lawsuit seeks repeal of Wisconsin governor's mask mandate
The lawsuit is the first legal challenge to the mask order Evers issued as a way to slow the spread of the coronavirus after cases began to spike again in mid-June. Evers issued the order on July 30 and it took effect Aug. 1.
The lawsuit is the first legal challenge to the mask order Evers issued as a way to slow the spread of the coronavirus after cases began to spike again in mid-June. Evers issued the order on July 30 and it took effect Aug. 1.
Melania Trump taking Rose Garden turn to pitch her husband
Mrs. Trump will step into the spotlight Tuesday night to argue for a second term for President Donald Trump.
Mrs. Trump will step into the spotlight Tuesday night to argue for a second term for President Donald Trump.
RNC Day 1: Parade of supporters paint Trump's re-election as pivotal to avoid grim future
Republicans opened Monday night’s prime-time convention with dark warnings about America’s future if President Donald Trump doesn’t win a second term.
Republicans opened Monday night’s prime-time convention with dark warnings about America’s future if President Donald Trump doesn’t win a second term.
Republican Convention takeaways: All Trump, all the time
President Donald Trump aggressively asserted control over the Republican National Convention on Monday, overshadowing the prime-time speakers, as he made clear he wants voters to focus on him.
President Donald Trump aggressively asserted control over the Republican National Convention on Monday, overshadowing the prime-time speakers, as he made clear he wants voters to focus on him.
GOP convention showcases rising stars, dark warnings
Two of the Republican Party?s rising stars, both people of color, offered an optimistic view of President Donald Trump?s leadership on Monday night, closing the opening night of the GOP?s scaled-back convention with a positive message at odds with the dark warnings that dominated much of the night.
Two of the Republican Party?s rising stars, both people of color, offered an optimistic view of President Donald Trump?s leadership on Monday night, closing the opening night of the GOP?s scaled-back convention with a positive message at odds with the dark warnings that dominated much of the night.