Morning Headlines - Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 | Recent News

Start your day informed with today’s must-read headlines from around Wisconsin and the world. And don’t forget to check out our Meme of the Day and the end for a little humor to go with your news!

U.S. and World Headlines

FBI Investigates Second Trump Assassination Attempt: Five Things To Know

Former President Trump was the target of another apparent assassination attempt while golfing in Florida on Sunday, marking the second attempt on his life in as many months.

Sunday’s incident reignited some of these concerns as the November election inches closer in what is expected to be a tight race between Trump and Vice President Harris.

Here are five things to know.

Justin Trudeau's Sinking Popularity Puts Him On Shaky Ground

In his ninth year as prime minister, Trudeau’s approval rate has plummeted from 63% when he was first elected to 28% in June of this year, according to one poll tracker.

This sinking popularity has already brought consequences to Trudeau’s governing Liberal Party. In a recent by-election, the party lost a Toronto federal seat that it had held for 30 years to the opposition Conservative Party - a major sign of trouble.

Divided House GOP Struggles To Avoid A Government Shutdown

Divided House Republicans stumbled last week in their effort to pass Speaker Mike Johnson’s bill to fund the government.

They’ll take another crack at a stopgap funding measure this week with just 15 days remaining until money runs out — and growing concerns about a federal government shutdown.

Tiktok Launches Fight For Its Life In Court

TikTok heads to court Monday morning to fight for its survival in the U.S. — in a political environment sharply changed from just five months ago, when Congress overwhelmingly voted to ban or force a sale of the app.

In a historically unusual targeting of a single company for its Chinese ties, the TikTok law passed in April with a wave of support from both Democrats and Republicans before being signed by President Joe Biden.

Tito Jackson Dead At 70, 'Heartbroken' Children Confirm

Tito Jackson -- a member of the famous family band The Jackson 5 and brother to Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson -- died aged 70, his children confirmed on social media.

"It's with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved father, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tito Jackson is no longer with us," his three sons -- Taj, Taryll and TJ -- wrote in an Instagram post.

Democratic VP Candidate Tim Walz Stumps In Superior To Mobilize Voters

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz rallied supporters at the University of Wisconsin- Superior on Saturday in his first visit to northern Wisconsin as the Democratic vice presidential nominee, urging Democrats to mobilize voters for the Harris-Walz campaign.

The Minnesota governor’s visit to Superior capped off a three-day campaign blitz to boost voter support in battleground states with stops in Wausau and cities in Michigan.

How Threats Are Escalating For Wisconsin's Public Officials

According to an annual report, some 38% of local election officials experienced threats, harassment, or abuse, and more than half of local election officials around the nation reported being concerned about the safety of their colleagues or staff.

Cudahy Man Sentenced To 15 Years’ Imprisonment On Gun And Drug Charges

Michael J. Yumang (age: 39), of Cudahy, Wisconsin, was sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment, followed by five years of supervised release. After a bench trial in June 2024 before United States District Judge J.P. Stadtmueller, Yumang was convicted of possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute, attempting to possess methamphetamine with the intent to distribute, and possessing a firearm in furtherance of his drug trafficking.

Willis Thrives With Help From The Packers' Defense And Running Game In A 16-10 Victory Over Colts

Malik Willis threw his first career touchdown pass, Josh Jacobs had 151 of Green Bay’s 261 yards rushing and the Packers withstood the absence of injured quarterback Jordan Love to beat the Indianapolis Colts 16-10 on Sunday.

Former Badger Braelon Allen Becomes NFL’s Youngest To Score From Scrimmage In 94 Years

New York Jets rookie Braelon Allen has become the youngest player to score a touchdown from scrimmage in the NFL in 94 years.

Allen scored on a 12-yard touchdown pass from the NFL’s oldest player in 40-year-old Aaron Rodgers with 1:47 left in the second quarter Sunday against Tennessee. The fourth-round pick from Wisconsin bowled into the end zone to finish off the play.