TMZ: President Obama's dog 'Sunny' bites White House guest in the face
FOX6 News has learned President Obama's four-year-old dog, Sunny, bit a family friend visiting the White House on Monday, January 9th -- according to TMZ.TMZ says sources of the girl who was bitten tell them she went to pet and kiss Sunny, and the dog "bit her on the face." Leaving a pretty large and bloody gash.According to TMZ, Obamas' family physician checked the girl out and decided she needed stitches.
FOX6 News has learned President Obama's four-year-old dog, Sunny, bit a family friend visiting the White House on Monday, January 9th -- according to TMZ.TMZ says sources of the girl who was bitten tell them she went to pet and kiss Sunny, and the dog "bit her on the face." Leaving a pretty large and bloody gash.According to TMZ, Obamas' family physician checked the girl out and decided she needed stitches.
Former 'Apprentice' star Omarosa Manigault to be hired by President-elect Trump White House
WASHINGTON — Omarosa Manigault is getting hired.A memorable contestant in the first season of "The Apprentice," Manigault is expected to join President-elect Donald Trump's White House staff, according to two people familiar with the decision.
WASHINGTON — Omarosa Manigault is getting hired.A memorable contestant in the first season of "The Apprentice," Manigault is expected to join President-elect Donald Trump's White House staff, according to two people familiar with the decision.
Christmas tree in the White House Blue Room will be from Wisconsin
OCONTO -- A little bit of Wisconsin is now making its way to our nation's capital.A 19-foot balsam fir tree from Whispering Pines Tree Farm in Oconto has been chosen as the White House Christmas Tree.White House staff members typically travel to the tree farm in the fall to select the tree that will serve as the centerpiece of the Blue Room holiday decorations.The tree is now on its way to Washington.
OCONTO -- A little bit of Wisconsin is now making its way to our nation's capital.A 19-foot balsam fir tree from Whispering Pines Tree Farm in Oconto has been chosen as the White House Christmas Tree.White House staff members typically travel to the tree farm in the fall to select the tree that will serve as the centerpiece of the Blue Room holiday decorations.The tree is now on its way to Washington.
Christmas tree from Oconto tree farm will serve as the official White House Christmas tree
OCONTO -- A Christmas tree from Wisconsin will be headed to Washington D.C. to serve as the official White House Christmas Tree.Staff members from the White House were in Oconto Tuesday morning, September 20th, and selected the tree that will be showcased in the White House's Blue Room this Christmas.The tree was selected from Dave and Mary Vander Velden's Whispering Pines Tree Farm.
OCONTO -- A Christmas tree from Wisconsin will be headed to Washington D.C. to serve as the official White House Christmas Tree.Staff members from the White House were in Oconto Tuesday morning, September 20th, and selected the tree that will be showcased in the White House's Blue Room this Christmas.The tree was selected from Dave and Mary Vander Velden's Whispering Pines Tree Farm.
Arts commission approves plan for higher White House fence
WASHINGTON — A plan to raise the overall height of the fence surrounding the White House by approximately 6 feet, about doubling its current height, has received preliminary approval from a Washington arts commission.The move follows recent high-profile security breaches at the executive mansion.
WASHINGTON — A plan to raise the overall height of the fence surrounding the White House by approximately 6 feet, about doubling its current height, has received preliminary approval from a Washington arts commission.The move follows recent high-profile security breaches at the executive mansion.
White House placed on lockdown after object thrown over gate
WASHINGTON -- The White House has been placed on lockdown after a woman threw something over the north fence along Pennsylvania Avenue.Reporters were not allowed to venture out of the White House press room and a call to the Secret Service was not immediately returned.However, a woman was detained.
WASHINGTON -- The White House has been placed on lockdown after a woman threw something over the north fence along Pennsylvania Avenue.Reporters were not allowed to venture out of the White House press room and a call to the Secret Service was not immediately returned.However, a woman was detained.
Tech jobs growing, more training needed: Milwaukee designated a "TechHire Community"
MILWAUKEE -- On Wednesday, March 9th, the same day President Barack Obama endorsed Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett in the race for mayor, came some good news for the entire city from the White House.
MILWAUKEE -- On Wednesday, March 9th, the same day President Barack Obama endorsed Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett in the race for mayor, came some good news for the entire city from the White House.
White House ornament: Tribute to Pres. Coolidge & First Christmas Tree Lighting
WASHINGTON -- Every year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has designed the Official White House Christmas Ornament.
WASHINGTON -- Every year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has designed the Official White House Christmas Ornament.
Girls In Action: MPS students recognized at White House for work with anti-violence organization
MILWAUKEE -- R'Reona Mills, a student at Milwaukee Public Schools' Lincoln Center of the Arts Middle School, was recognized Monday, September 21st at the White House for her work with Girls In Action, Inc., a leadership and anti-violence organization led by a fellow Milwaukee teen.
MILWAUKEE -- R'Reona Mills, a student at Milwaukee Public Schools' Lincoln Center of the Arts Middle School, was recognized Monday, September 21st at the White House for her work with Girls In Action, Inc., a leadership and anti-violence organization led by a fellow Milwaukee teen.
MPS' ALBA School recognized by the White House as a Bright Spot in Hispanic Education
MILWAUKEE -- It's been an exciting week at MPS' ALBA School.
MILWAUKEE -- It's been an exciting week at MPS' ALBA School.
Oconto Christmas tree to be displayed at White House during 2016 holiday season
OCONTO -- It's like the Superbowl for Christmas tree growers.
OCONTO -- It's like the Superbowl for Christmas tree growers.
President Barack Obama to host Pope Francis at the White House in September
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says President Barack Obama will host Pope Francis in Washington when he visits the United States this fall.White House spokesman Josh Earnest said Obama and first lady Michelle Obama would welcome the pontiff as a guest at the White House on Sept. 23.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says President Barack Obama will host Pope Francis in Washington when he visits the United States this fall.White House spokesman Josh Earnest said Obama and first lady Michelle Obama would welcome the pontiff as a guest at the White House on Sept. 23.
150+ years later, Civil War officer from Delafield receives Medal of Honor
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has presented the nation's highest military honor to a Union Army officer who was killed more than 150 years ago during the Battle of Gettysburg.Obama says he's aware he may not be president today if it weren't for the bravery of First Lt.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has presented the nation's highest military honor to a Union Army officer who was killed more than 150 years ago during the Battle of Gettysburg.Obama says he's aware he may not be president today if it weren't for the bravery of First Lt.
White House signals possible opening on debt ceiling
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Is it a glimmer of hope, or more rhetoric as the deadline for possible government default gets closer?After weeks of near silence without any hint of a potential compromise between the Obama administration and congressional Republicans over raising the nation's debt ceiling, the White House may be offering some conciliatory language that could lead to a deal to prevent a potential default on October 17.As recently as Friday, White House officials declined to specify any demand for the length of any deal to increase the nation's debt ceiling.On Monday, a White House official said it was up to Congress to decide how long the debt ceiling increase should last."It is up to Congress to pass a debt limit increase, and up to them for how long and when they want to deal with this again," a White House official told CNN. "We have been super clear we think longer is better because it lends more certainty."However, President Barack Obama reiterated that he will not negotiate with Congress while the country is under threat of a possible debt default.A separate White House official said, "Only Congress can raise the debt ceiling."With parts of the government shut down for a week and counting, the focus of ending a deepening political stalemate is shifting to the upcoming deadline for a possible U.S. default if Congress fails to increase how much money the federal government can borrow.Economists warn of dire fiscal impacts from failing to raise what is called the debt ceiling, such as a reduced U.S. credit rating that would spike borrowing costs.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Is it a glimmer of hope, or more rhetoric as the deadline for possible government default gets closer?After weeks of near silence without any hint of a potential compromise between the Obama administration and congressional Republicans over raising the nation's debt ceiling, the White House may be offering some conciliatory language that could lead to a deal to prevent a potential default on October 17.As recently as Friday, White House officials declined to specify any demand for the length of any deal to increase the nation's debt ceiling.On Monday, a White House official said it was up to Congress to decide how long the debt ceiling increase should last."It is up to Congress to pass a debt limit increase, and up to them for how long and when they want to deal with this again," a White House official told CNN. "We have been super clear we think longer is better because it lends more certainty."However, President Barack Obama reiterated that he will not negotiate with Congress while the country is under threat of a possible debt default.A separate White House official said, "Only Congress can raise the debt ceiling."With parts of the government shut down for a week and counting, the focus of ending a deepening political stalemate is shifting to the upcoming deadline for a possible U.S. default if Congress fails to increase how much money the federal government can borrow.Economists warn of dire fiscal impacts from failing to raise what is called the debt ceiling, such as a reduced U.S. credit rating that would spike borrowing costs.
Racine man arrested, accused of throwing firecrackers at White House
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The man arrested on Monday, September 16th outside the White House in the nation's capital has a connection to Milwaukee.In fact, he was arrested just weeks ago in Milwaukee.Alexander Sahagian was arrested on Monday by Secret Service outside the White House.Sahagian now faces two federal charges for allegedly throwing firecrackers at the White House.Court records show he was arrested in august for allegedly putting graffiti on the Federal Courthouse.The Racine man is schedule to be back in court next month on that charge.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The man arrested on Monday, September 16th outside the White House in the nation's capital has a connection to Milwaukee.In fact, he was arrested just weeks ago in Milwaukee.Alexander Sahagian was arrested on Monday by Secret Service outside the White House.Sahagian now faces two federal charges for allegedly throwing firecrackers at the White House.Court records show he was arrested in august for allegedly putting graffiti on the Federal Courthouse.The Racine man is schedule to be back in court next month on that charge.
Senate committee approves resolution authorizing Syria strike
(CNN) -- President Barack Obama said Wednesday that the world set a red line against chemical weapons use that he now seeks to apply to Syria, while a Senate committee approved a resolution authorizing the U.S. military attack that he is planning.By a 10-7 vote, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee passed the resolution that authorizes a limited military response, giving Obama an initial victory in his push to win congressional approval.The measure now goes to the full Senate for debate next week.
(CNN) -- President Barack Obama said Wednesday that the world set a red line against chemical weapons use that he now seeks to apply to Syria, while a Senate committee approved a resolution authorizing the U.S. military attack that he is planning.By a 10-7 vote, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee passed the resolution that authorizes a limited military response, giving Obama an initial victory in his push to win congressional approval.The measure now goes to the full Senate for debate next week.
Cost to pay White House interns: $7.3 million
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The White House may not be able to afford to pay its interns.While pressure has been mounting for President Obama to pay his interns, there could be a reason why the White House hasn't ponied up: It would cost more than $7.3 million a year.That's double what the White House paid to give tours of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., which were infamously halted in March due to forced spending cuts.It's also slightly more than the $6 million that Vice President Joe Biden gets paid for carrying out his White House responsibilities and taking care of his official residence, according White House budget estimates for 2013.The $7.3 million figure assumes Obama would pay his interns $9, the number he suggested the minimum wage should be raised to during his State of the Union address in January.The White House has said it employs more than 300 interns each year, with 150 this summer alone.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The White House may not be able to afford to pay its interns.While pressure has been mounting for President Obama to pay his interns, there could be a reason why the White House hasn't ponied up: It would cost more than $7.3 million a year.That's double what the White House paid to give tours of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., which were infamously halted in March due to forced spending cuts.It's also slightly more than the $6 million that Vice President Joe Biden gets paid for carrying out his White House responsibilities and taking care of his official residence, according White House budget estimates for 2013.The $7.3 million figure assumes Obama would pay his interns $9, the number he suggested the minimum wage should be raised to during his State of the Union address in January.The White House has said it employs more than 300 interns each year, with 150 this summer alone.
Gov. Walker, two other Republicans heading to South Carolina
Washington (CNN) -- Three prominent Republican governors thought to have designs on the White House will descend on the early primary state of South Carolina later this month to raise money for Gov.
Washington (CNN) -- Three prominent Republican governors thought to have designs on the White House will descend on the early primary state of South Carolina later this month to raise money for Gov.
Wisconsin boy dines at the White House
WASHINGTON (WITI) -- An 11-year-old Wisconsin native dined with the Obamas at the White House on Tuesday, July 9th as a prize for winning the first lady's Healthy Lunch Time Challenge - an extension of her Let's Move!
WASHINGTON (WITI) -- An 11-year-old Wisconsin native dined with the Obamas at the White House on Tuesday, July 9th as a prize for winning the first lady's Healthy Lunch Time Challenge - an extension of her Let's Move!
White House released more than 100 pages of Benghazi e-mails
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The White House released more than 100 pages of e-mails on Wednesday in a bid to quell critics who say President Barack Obama and his aides played politics with national security following the deadly terror attack on the U.S. diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya.The e-mails detail the complex back and forth between the CIA, State Department, and the White House in developing unclassified talking points that were used to underpin a controversial and slow-to-evolve explanation of events last September 11.The talking points have become a political flashpoint in a long-running battle between the Obama administration and Republicans, who accuse it of not bolstering security prior to the attack, of botching the response to it, and of misleading the public for political gain less than two months before the November election.The GOP suggests that the administration removed specific terror references and stuck to an explanation -- later proved untrue -- that the attack was result of a spontaneous demonstration over an anti-Muslim film that was produced in the United States.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The White House released more than 100 pages of e-mails on Wednesday in a bid to quell critics who say President Barack Obama and his aides played politics with national security following the deadly terror attack on the U.S. diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya.The e-mails detail the complex back and forth between the CIA, State Department, and the White House in developing unclassified talking points that were used to underpin a controversial and slow-to-evolve explanation of events last September 11.The talking points have become a political flashpoint in a long-running battle between the Obama administration and Republicans, who accuse it of not bolstering security prior to the attack, of botching the response to it, and of misleading the public for political gain less than two months before the November election.The GOP suggests that the administration removed specific terror references and stuck to an explanation -- later proved untrue -- that the attack was result of a spontaneous demonstration over an anti-Muslim film that was produced in the United States.