Politicians' "thoughts and prayers" for San Bernardino victims sparks firestorm

MILWAUKEE -- In the 24 hours since a mass shooting in southern California left more than a dozen people dead, a politicians are accusing some of hiding behind their religion and others of using the tragedy for political gain.House Speaker Paul Ryan was among the politicians -- mostly Republicans, but the list included President Barack Obama -- of offering their "thoughts and prayers" to the victims and their families.

Sen. Ron Johnson subpoenas VA inspector general for Tomah documents

MADISON (AP) — U.S. Senator Ron Johnson says he has subpoenaed the Department of Veterans Affairs' Office of the Inspector General for information on an embattled medical center in Tomah.Johnson said in a statement Thursday he sent for the documents on behalf of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee as it investigates reports of opiate overprescribing and retaliatory behavior at the hospital.The facility is at the center of multiple probes.

Russ Feingold's post-State plans: Wisconsin listening tour

MADISON (AP) — Democrat Russ Feingold says he plans to travel Wisconsin extensively after leaving his post at the State Department, but he's not saying yet whether he will try to return to the U.S. Senate.Feingold said in a Facebook post Tuesday that he wants to listen to Wisconsinites about their concerns as he decides how he can "best further serve my country and the state I love."

Senator Ron Johnson talks immigration after protester interrupts President Obama in Milwaukee

WAUKESHA (WITI) -- There is less than one week until the midterm elections, and on Wednesday, October 29th, Republican Senator Ron Johnson rallied supporters in Waukesha and encouraged them to vote early.Senator Johnson also took some time to address other issues facing Congress, like immigration.It's an issue a protester called out President Obama on when he was in Milwaukee stumping for Mary Burke on Tuesday evening."The young lady is expressing her concerns about immigration and the fact that we don't have a comprehensive immigration law.