'We must act:' Democrats unveil President Trump impeachment charges
WASHINGTON —House Democrats announced two articles of impeachment Tuesday against President Donald Trump — abuse of power and obstruction of Congress — pushing toward historic votes over charges he corrupted the U.S. election process and endangered national security in his dealings with Ukraine.Speaker Nancy Pelosi, flanked by the chairmen of the impeachment inquiry committees, stood at the Capitol for what she called a “solemn act.'' Voting is expected in a matter of days in the Judiciary Committee and by Christmas in the full House.
WASHINGTON —House Democrats announced two articles of impeachment Tuesday against President Donald Trump — abuse of power and obstruction of Congress — pushing toward historic votes over charges he corrupted the U.S. election process and endangered national security in his dealings with Ukraine.Speaker Nancy Pelosi, flanked by the chairmen of the impeachment inquiry committees, stood at the Capitol for what she called a “solemn act.'' Voting is expected in a matter of days in the Judiciary Committee and by Christmas in the full House.
President Trump, Dems forge new North American trade deal
WASHINGTON —House Democrats and the White House announced a deal on a modified North American trade pact, handing President Donald Trump a major Capitol Hill win Tuesday on the same day that impeachment charges were announced against him.
WASHINGTON —House Democrats and the White House announced a deal on a modified North American trade pact, handing President Donald Trump a major Capitol Hill win Tuesday on the same day that impeachment charges were announced against him.
Democrats poised to unveil 2 impeachment articles vs. President Trump
WASHINGTON — House Democrats are poised to unveil two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump over his actions in the Ukraine matter, with an announcement expected early Tuesday.Democratic leaders are expected to announce the formal charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress against the president, according to multiple people familiar with the discussions but unauthorized to discuss the proceedings and granted anonymity.Speaker Nancy Pelosi convened the House chairmen leading the impeachment inquiry in her office late Monday after a daylong Judiciary Committee hearing where Democrats laid out the case against President Trump, warning of the risk his actions toward Ukraine now pose to U.S. elections and national security.Pelosi declined to discuss the articles or the coming announcement during an evening event, but when asked if she has enough votes to impeach the president, the Democratic leader said she is letting House lawmakers vote their conscience.“On an issue like this, we don’t count the votes.
WASHINGTON — House Democrats are poised to unveil two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump over his actions in the Ukraine matter, with an announcement expected early Tuesday.Democratic leaders are expected to announce the formal charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress against the president, according to multiple people familiar with the discussions but unauthorized to discuss the proceedings and granted anonymity.Speaker Nancy Pelosi convened the House chairmen leading the impeachment inquiry in her office late Monday after a daylong Judiciary Committee hearing where Democrats laid out the case against President Trump, warning of the risk his actions toward Ukraine now pose to U.S. elections and national security.Pelosi declined to discuss the articles or the coming announcement during an evening event, but when asked if she has enough votes to impeach the president, the Democratic leader said she is letting House lawmakers vote their conscience.“On an issue like this, we don’t count the votes.
White House backs emerging deal on consumer health costs
WASHINGTON — The White House endorsed an emerging bipartisan agreement Monday on legislation aimed at curbing rising health care costs, including taking steps to limit “surprise” medical bills that can plague patients treated in emergency rooms.While the deal's fate remained uncertain, enactment could give President Donald Trump and lawmakers of both parties a chance to crow about a rare legislative achievement during a bitterly divisive period dominated by Democrats' drive toward impeaching President Trump.House and Senate participants said the measure would establish a system of arbitration aimed at resolving disputes over surprise bills, which can occur when patients are unwittingly treated by providers from outside their insurance networks.It would also raise the federal minimum age for buying tobacco products to 21 from its current 18, including for electronic smoking devices, aides said.
WASHINGTON — The White House endorsed an emerging bipartisan agreement Monday on legislation aimed at curbing rising health care costs, including taking steps to limit “surprise” medical bills that can plague patients treated in emergency rooms.While the deal's fate remained uncertain, enactment could give President Donald Trump and lawmakers of both parties a chance to crow about a rare legislative achievement during a bitterly divisive period dominated by Democrats' drive toward impeaching President Trump.House and Senate participants said the measure would establish a system of arbitration aimed at resolving disputes over surprise bills, which can occur when patients are unwittingly treated by providers from outside their insurance networks.It would also raise the federal minimum age for buying tobacco products to 21 from its current 18, including for electronic smoking devices, aides said.
President Trump complains low-flow toilets are flush with problems
WASHINGTON — When it comes to toilets, President Donald Trump just wants to let it flow.President Trump said Friday, Dec. 6 that his administration is looking into relaxing water-saving regulations for toilets, sinks, and showers, saying consumers end up using even more water by flushing multiple times and trying to get clean with low water streams.“People are flushing toilets 10 times, 15 times as opposed to once.
WASHINGTON — When it comes to toilets, President Donald Trump just wants to let it flow.President Trump said Friday, Dec. 6 that his administration is looking into relaxing water-saving regulations for toilets, sinks, and showers, saying consumers end up using even more water by flushing multiple times and trying to get clean with low water streams.“People are flushing toilets 10 times, 15 times as opposed to once.
Democrats take big new step toward impeaching President Trump
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. House is taking a big, new step toward impeaching President Donald Trump.Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday that the House will draft formal articles of impeachment accusing President Trump of abusing the powers of his office to advance his own political gain.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. House is taking a big, new step toward impeaching President Donald Trump.Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday that the House will draft formal articles of impeachment accusing President Trump of abusing the powers of his office to advance his own political gain.
President Trump lights National Christmas Tree in holiday tradition
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump has helped light the National Christmas Tree, taking part in a nearly century-old holiday tradition in the nation’s capital.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump has helped light the National Christmas Tree, taking part in a nearly century-old holiday tradition in the nation’s capital.
Kohl's, Donald Driver deliver winter clothing to Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee youth
MILWAUKEE -- Kohl’s teamed up with Donald Driver on Thursday, Dec. 5 to deliver winter clothing to Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee youth.Kohl’s volunteers will deliver holiday gifts for families of Penfield Children’s Center on Friday, Dec. 6.Kohl’s and its associates at its corporate headquarters collected nearly 500 winter clothing items over the past month to donate to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Kohl’s teamed up with Donald Driver on Thursday, Dec. 5 to deliver winter clothing to Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee youth.Kohl’s volunteers will deliver holiday gifts for families of Penfield Children’s Center on Friday, Dec. 6.Kohl’s and its associates at its corporate headquarters collected nearly 500 winter clothing items over the past month to donate to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee.
668,000 will lose food stamp benefits under new work rules
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Hundreds of thousands of Americans who rely on the federal food stamp program will lose their benefits under a new Trump administration rule that will tighten work requirements for recipients.The rule announced Wednesday, Dec. 4 will limit the ability of states to exempt work-eligible adults from having to obtain steady employment in order to receive benefits.USDA officials say the rule would save roughly $5.5 billion over five years and cut benefits for about 688,000 recipients.Congressional Democrats and advocates for the poor were quick to condemn the administration's actions.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Hundreds of thousands of Americans who rely on the federal food stamp program will lose their benefits under a new Trump administration rule that will tighten work requirements for recipients.The rule announced Wednesday, Dec. 4 will limit the ability of states to exempt work-eligible adults from having to obtain steady employment in order to receive benefits.USDA officials say the rule would save roughly $5.5 billion over five years and cut benefits for about 688,000 recipients.Congressional Democrats and advocates for the poor were quick to condemn the administration's actions.
NATO leaders appear to gossip about President Trump in unguarded chat
LONDON — While NATO leaders are professing unity as they gather for a summit near London, several seem to have been caught in an unguarded exchange on camera apparently gossiping about U.S. President Donald Trump’s behavior.In footage recorded during a reception at Buckingham Palace Tuesday evening, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was seen standing in a huddle with French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Britain’s Princess Anne, daughter of Queen Elizabeth II.After Johnson asked Macron, “is that why you were late?” Trudeau could be heard saying “he was late because he takes a 40-minute press conference off the top." That appeared to be a reference to President Trump’s long and unscheduled question-and-answer session with journalists earlier Tuesday.Trudeau also said: “You just watched his team's jaws drop to the floor."President Trump wasn’t mentioned by name during the exchange.Footage of the palace reception was recorded by a pool camera.
LONDON — While NATO leaders are professing unity as they gather for a summit near London, several seem to have been caught in an unguarded exchange on camera apparently gossiping about U.S. President Donald Trump’s behavior.In footage recorded during a reception at Buckingham Palace Tuesday evening, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was seen standing in a huddle with French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Britain’s Princess Anne, daughter of Queen Elizabeth II.After Johnson asked Macron, “is that why you were late?” Trudeau could be heard saying “he was late because he takes a 40-minute press conference off the top." That appeared to be a reference to President Trump’s long and unscheduled question-and-answer session with journalists earlier Tuesday.Trudeau also said: “You just watched his team's jaws drop to the floor."President Trump wasn’t mentioned by name during the exchange.Footage of the palace reception was recorded by a pool camera.
House impeachment report coming ahead of landmark hearing
WASHINGTON — The House impeachment report on President Donald Trump will be unveiled Monday behind closed doors for key lawmakers as Democrats push ahead with the inquiry despite the White House’s declaration it will not participate in the first Judiciary Committee hearing.The Democratic majority on the House Intelligence Committee says the report, compiled after weeks of testimony, will speak for itself in laying out what Chairman Adam Schiff, D-Calif., called the evidence of “wrongdoing and misconduct” by the Republican president over his actions toward Ukraine.
WASHINGTON — The House impeachment report on President Donald Trump will be unveiled Monday behind closed doors for key lawmakers as Democrats push ahead with the inquiry despite the White House’s declaration it will not participate in the first Judiciary Committee hearing.The Democratic majority on the House Intelligence Committee says the report, compiled after weeks of testimony, will speak for itself in laying out what Chairman Adam Schiff, D-Calif., called the evidence of “wrongdoing and misconduct” by the Republican president over his actions toward Ukraine.
Pres. Trump thanks troops on Afghan visit, says Taliban want deal
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan — President Donald Trump paid a surprise Thanksgiving visit to Afghanistan, where he announced the U.S. and the Taliban have been engaged in ongoing peace talks and said he believes the Taliban want a cease-fire.Pres.
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan — President Donald Trump paid a surprise Thanksgiving visit to Afghanistan, where he announced the U.S. and the Taliban have been engaged in ongoing peace talks and said he believes the Taliban want a cease-fire.Pres.
Pres. Trump impeachment drive has similarities to Wisconsin recall
MADISON, Wis. — A divisive leader drove the opposition to extreme measures.
MADISON, Wis. — A divisive leader drove the opposition to extreme measures.
Pres. Trump surprises troops in Afghanistan with Thanksgiving visit
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump made a surprise visit to Afghanistan to spend time with U.S. troops on Thanksgiving.President Trump arrived at Bagram Air Field shortly after 8:30 p.m. local time and spent more than two-and-a-half hours on the ground.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump made a surprise visit to Afghanistan to spend time with U.S. troops on Thanksgiving.President Trump arrived at Bagram Air Field shortly after 8:30 p.m. local time and spent more than two-and-a-half hours on the ground.
Report: President Trump knew of whistleblower before releasing Ukraine aid
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump was briefed on the whistleblower complaint about his dealings with Ukraine before the White House released nearly $400 million in military aid to Kyiv, officials say, shedding new light on events that triggered the impeachment inquiry.President Trump was told about the complaint in late August in a briefing by White House Counsel Pat Cipollone and John Eisenberg, an attorney with the White House National Security Council, according to two officials not authorized to publicly discuss the matter.The lawyers told the president about the complaint, explaining that they were trying to determine whether they were legally required to give it to Congress, the officials said.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump was briefed on the whistleblower complaint about his dealings with Ukraine before the White House released nearly $400 million in military aid to Kyiv, officials say, shedding new light on events that triggered the impeachment inquiry.President Trump was told about the complaint in late August in a briefing by White House Counsel Pat Cipollone and John Eisenberg, an attorney with the White House National Security Council, according to two officials not authorized to publicly discuss the matter.The lawyers told the president about the complaint, explaining that they were trying to determine whether they were legally required to give it to Congress, the officials said.
President Trump tweets picture of himself as 'Rocky'
WASHINGTON -- With seemingly no explanation and no text, President Donald Trump tweeted a picture of himself Nov. 27.
WASHINGTON -- With seemingly no explanation and no text, President Donald Trump tweeted a picture of himself Nov. 27.
President Trump forms task force on missing, murdered Native Americans
WASHINGTON — President Trump signed an executive order Nov. 26 aimed at addressing the unsolved cases of murdered and missing Native American women and children.A 2008 study found women in some tribal communities are 10 times more likely to be murdered than the average American.The National Crime Information Center said there were 5,712 reports of missing American Indians and Alaska Native women and girls in 2016 but only 116 of the cases were logged in the federal missing persons database.The executive order, called Operation Lady Justice, establishes a task force to combat the issue.Native American leaders joined the president in the Oval Office for the announcement.“Too many are still missing and their whereabouts are unknown and they usually don’t find them,” President Trump said.The task force will encourage federal and tribal officials to work together to fight violence in Native American communities.“This is a very vexing and dangerous issue in Indian country,” said U.S. Attorney General William Barr.Congress is also trying to fight the problem with Savanna’s Act.
WASHINGTON — President Trump signed an executive order Nov. 26 aimed at addressing the unsolved cases of murdered and missing Native American women and children.A 2008 study found women in some tribal communities are 10 times more likely to be murdered than the average American.The National Crime Information Center said there were 5,712 reports of missing American Indians and Alaska Native women and girls in 2016 but only 116 of the cases were logged in the federal missing persons database.The executive order, called Operation Lady Justice, establishes a task force to combat the issue.Native American leaders joined the president in the Oval Office for the announcement.“Too many are still missing and their whereabouts are unknown and they usually don’t find them,” President Trump said.The task force will encourage federal and tribal officials to work together to fight violence in Native American communities.“This is a very vexing and dangerous issue in Indian country,” said U.S. Attorney General William Barr.Congress is also trying to fight the problem with Savanna’s Act.
Impeachment fight leaves voters cold in contested Wisconsin
RACINE — There’s not a lot that Republicans and Democrats in this political battlefield agree on, but the impeachment probe into President Donald Trump may have surfaced one: The public hearings aren’t moving the needle.“Everything they say, it’s so repetitive.
RACINE — There’s not a lot that Republicans and Democrats in this political battlefield agree on, but the impeachment probe into President Donald Trump may have surfaced one: The public hearings aren’t moving the needle.“Everything they say, it’s so repetitive.
Democrats push impeachment to next phase with Dec. 4 hearing
WASHINGTON — The House Judiciary Committee is set to take over the impeachment probe of President Donald Trump, Democrats announced Tuesday, scheduling a hearing for next week as they push closer to a possible vote on actual charges of “high crimes and misdemeanors.”The Judiciary panel scheduled the hearing as the separate Intelligence Committee released two last transcripts from its depositions, including from a White House budget official who detailed concerns among colleagues as President Trump ordered them, through intermediaries, to put a hold on military aid to Ukraine.President Trump ordered the hold as he was pressuring Ukraine’s president to investigate Democrats — the issue at the heart of the impeachment probe.The Intelligence Committee is wrapping up the investigative phase of the probe and preparing its report for the next.The initial Judiciary hearing on Dec. 4 will feature legal experts who will examine questions of constitutional grounds as the panel decides whether to write articles of impeachment against President Trump — and if so what those articles will be.Democrats are aiming for a final House vote by Christmas, which would set the stage for a likely Senate trial in January.Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., said Tuesday that his panel’s hearing will “explore the framework put in place to respond to serious allegations of impeachable misconduct.”President Trump and his lawyers are invited to attend the Judiciary hearing and make a request to question witnesses, according to Democratic rules approved by the House last month.
WASHINGTON — The House Judiciary Committee is set to take over the impeachment probe of President Donald Trump, Democrats announced Tuesday, scheduling a hearing for next week as they push closer to a possible vote on actual charges of “high crimes and misdemeanors.”The Judiciary panel scheduled the hearing as the separate Intelligence Committee released two last transcripts from its depositions, including from a White House budget official who detailed concerns among colleagues as President Trump ordered them, through intermediaries, to put a hold on military aid to Ukraine.President Trump ordered the hold as he was pressuring Ukraine’s president to investigate Democrats — the issue at the heart of the impeachment probe.The Intelligence Committee is wrapping up the investigative phase of the probe and preparing its report for the next.The initial Judiciary hearing on Dec. 4 will feature legal experts who will examine questions of constitutional grounds as the panel decides whether to write articles of impeachment against President Trump — and if so what those articles will be.Democrats are aiming for a final House vote by Christmas, which would set the stage for a likely Senate trial in January.Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., said Tuesday that his panel’s hearing will “explore the framework put in place to respond to serious allegations of impeachable misconduct.”President Trump and his lawyers are invited to attend the Judiciary hearing and make a request to question witnesses, according to Democratic rules approved by the House last month.