President Trump tells NBA star Curry that White House visit is off
SOMERSET, N.J. — President Donald Trump says if a basketball player doesn't want to visit the White House to celebrate an NBA title, then don't bother showing up.That's President Trump's response on Twitter to star Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors — who's made it clear he's not interested in a traditional post-title White House visit.Curry told reporters on Friday: "I don't want to go ...
White House praises Lewis for comedy, charity
The White House is remembering the late comedian Jerry Lewis as a man who "kept us all laughing for over half a century" and touched the lives of millions with his charity work.The 91-year-old Lewis died Sunday in Las Vegas.
"Need some help?" Rob Gronkowski pops into White House briefing
WASHINGTON -- New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski made a surprise appearance at the White House press briefing Wednesday.While White House press secretary Sean Spicer was answering a question from a reporter, the football player poked his head around a corner to lend a hand."Sean, need some help?" Gronkowski asked, prompting laughter from the journalists."I think I got this," Spicer replied."You sure?" Gronkowski pressed."Maybe," Spicer joked.The surprise visit came shortly after the Patriots' arrival at the White House, where the team was scheduled to meet President Donald Trump in celebration of their 2017 Super Bowl win.After Gronkowski left the room, Spicer -- who is a Patriots fan -- laughed for a moment before regaining his composure."Alright, that was cool," Spicer said. "How do you follow that?"
Star QB Tom Brady to miss NFL champs' visit to White House
WASHINGTON — Star quarterback Tom Brady will not join his New England Patriots teammates when the Super Bowl champions visit the White House on Wednesday to accept congratulations from President Donald Trump for another NFL title.The White House said it was notified that Brady was dealing with a "personal family matter" and will not attend the ceremony.President Trump's welcome to the team was coming hours after the news from Massachusetts prisons officials that ex-Patriot tight end Aaron Hernandez hanged himself in his prison cell.Hernandez, who played for the Patriots from 2010 to 2012, was serving a life sentence for a murder conviction.
President Trump welcomes 21,000 to his first Easter Egg Roll
WASHINGTON — Opening his first White House Easter Egg Roll, President Donald Trump extolled the strength of America as thousands of kids, and some adults, reveled in the time-honored tradition of rolling hard-boiled eggs across the manicured lawn in his back yard."This is the 139th Easter Egg Roll.
White House invites lawmakers to see intelligence material on Russia's role in election
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The White House refused to say on Thursday, March 30th whether it gave the top Republican on the House intelligence committee access to highly classified materials.
Secret Service examines suspicious package near White House
WASHINGTON — The Secret Service says they have taken a man into custody who was carrying a package near the White House after he made suspicious comments to an officer.A Secret Service official says an explosive ordinance team was on the scene on Tuesday morning to examine the package about a block from the White House.A security perimeter was established near the White House grounds, but Secret Service officials say all other West Wing activity is proceeding normally.The investigation comes after two recent fence-jumping incidents at the White House.
Family of Trickett Wendler meets with VP Pence to discuss "Right to Try Act"
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A Waukesha family was invited to the White House Tuesday, February 7th!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Oconto Christmas tree to be displayed at White House during 2016 holiday season
OCONTO -- It's like the Superbowl for Christmas tree growers.