VP-elect Mike Pence meets with Mitch McConnell, Paul Ryan, says he's "eager" to work with Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Vice President-elect Mike Pence said Wednesday, November 30th he's eager to work with Congress to move forward on President-elect Donald Trump's agenda to "get this economy moving again, rebuild our military and keep the promises" that President-elect Trump made to the American people.Pence, a former member of Congress, was at the Capitol Wednesday for private meetings with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis.Before his meeting with Ryan, Pence invoked a phrase he used during a previous Capitol visit: "My word to members of the House and Senate is 'buckle up.'"Pence says he and President-elect Trump are "ready to go to work on Day One" with an "America first" agenda that he says will jump-start the economy and enhance America's standing in the world.
Paul Ryan unanimously re-elected as speaker of the House of Representatives
WASHINGTON -- Paul Ryan was re-elected by the House Republican conference Tuesday, November 15th to serve a second term as speaker of the House.The official vote installing him as the speaker will come in early January, when the next session of Congress begins.After a tumultuous first year in the top leadership spot -- a job he was elected to after then-Speaker John Boehner abruptly resigned -- Ryan clashed with both conservatives on the right of the conference and with then-Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.
"Incredible victory:" House Speaker Paul Ryan, Governor Walker react to Trump victory
House Speaker Paul Ryan calls Donald Trump's win an "incredible victory" but work now must turn to "bringing the country together."And Wisconsin Gov.
House Speaker Paul Ryan congratulates Donald Trump, spoke with Mike Pence
House Speaker Paul Ryan on Tuesday, November 8th congratulated Donald Trump on "his big night."A Ryan spokeswoman confirmed that the Republican speaker called the Republican presidential nominee Tuesday evening.
House Speaker Paul Ryan wins 9th term in Congress
JANESVILLE -- House Speaker Paul Ryan has won a ninth term in Congress.Ryan, a Janesville Republican, defeated challenger Ryan Solen, a Mount Pleasant Democrat, in Tuesday's election.Ryan was first elected to represent southeastern Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District in 1998.
Race for 1st Congressional District: Paul Ryan defeats Ryan Solen, the clear underdog
RACINE -- Paul Ryan's challenger on election day Tuesday, November 8th was political newcomer Ryan Solen from Mount Pleasant.
Days before election, FBI director says Clinton email investigation is over
Just two days before the election, the FBI came out with another shocker Sunday, November 6th.
"Let's get it done Wisconsin!" Mike Pence pushes voters to the polls during campaign stop in Mukwonago
MUKWONAGO -- With just 72 hours until Election Day, the Badger State is a battleground.
Power goes out before Paul Ryan, Ron Johnson event
MOSINEE -- The power has gone out inside a central Wisconsin manufacturing facility 45 minutes before House Speaker Paul Ryan was to campaign with Republican Sen.
New Marquette University Law School Poll: Clinton leads Trump, 46% to 40%
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin Republicans will likely focus their efforts on U.S. Sen.
Trump's message to Dems in Eau Claire: "You can change your ballot if you've made a mistake"
EAU CLAIRE -- Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump made his way to Wisconsin for a rally in Eau Claire on Tuesday, November 1st -- a state that could potentially be in play on November 8th.Trump visited Eau Claire because he still thinks he can win Wisconsin -- even though polls show him trailing.
"They question the loyalty of the speaker:" GOP congressman stirs dissent against Paul Ryan
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The same congressman who led the successful charge against House Speaker Paul Ryan's predecessor is now threatening Ryan's hold on the job.Ryan has been campaigning across the country, trying to prevent Donald Trump's plunge in the polls from doing collateral damage that would allow Democrats to pick up 30 seats and regain control of the U.S. House.
"A lot of conflict:" Donald Trump supporters boo Paul Ryan, now what?
MILWAUKEE -- It was an eye-opening moment on Monday night in Green Bay.
Presidential campaigns turned upside down: What's next for Trump, Clinton?
MILWAUKEE -- It has been a week since the presidential race got turned upside down -- when video surfaced showing Donald Trump bragging about groping a woman.
Speaker Ryan gets standing ovation at business event, jokes "Not much to talk about"
BROOKFIELD — House Speaker Paul Ryan is getting a standing ovation at a business group event in conservative southeastern Wisconsin.Ryan was the keynote speaker Thursday at the Waukesha County Business Alliance event.
"Weak & ineffective:" Trump on the attack after Ryan says he'll no longer campaign for him
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has fired back at Republicans who are dropping their support for him as the party's nominee.
State GOP spokesman responds after tweets critical of Paul Ryan deleted from Waukesha County GOP account
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Donald Trump’s presidential candidacy has left the Republican Party divided, and the latest example of dissent has come from an unlikely source.A series of tweets Sunday, Oct. 9 on the Waukesha County GOP account criticized Speaker Paul Ryan for disinviting Trump from Saturday’s GOP unity event in Elkhorn.
"They turned their back on him:" Trump supporters upset as GOP pulls support from nominee
ELKHORN-- At an event meant to show unity within the Republican Party, there was anything but that in the crowd on Saturday, October 8th.Supporters bickered, upset over Donald Trump's absence at the GOP Unity Event.
Republican VP nominee Mike Pence cancels on WI GOP rally with Paul Ryan
ELKHORN -- It was supposed to be a day of GOP unity in Wisconsin, Donald Trump and House Speaker Paul Ryan campaigning together for the first time on Saturday, October 8th.
Wisconsin's top Republicans stick by Donald Trump while denouncing lewd comments
ELKHORN — Wisconsin's top Republicans are sticking by Donald Trump while they also denounce newly released lewd comments he made about women 11 years ago.House Speaker Paul Ryan, Sen.