Juul to end product advertising and replace CEO
NEW YORK -- Juul Labs will no longer promote its e-cigarettes in print, digital and TV advertisements and is replacing its CEO amid an escalating backlash against vaping nationwide.The nation's largest e-cigarette maker also pledged Wednesday not to lobby against a sweeping ban on vaping flavors proposed by the Trump administration earlier this month.Juul announced its CEO, Kevin Burns, will step down and be replaced by a senior executive from Altria, the maker of Marlboro cigarettes.
NEW YORK -- Juul Labs will no longer promote its e-cigarettes in print, digital and TV advertisements and is replacing its CEO amid an escalating backlash against vaping nationwide.The nation's largest e-cigarette maker also pledged Wednesday not to lobby against a sweeping ban on vaping flavors proposed by the Trump administration earlier this month.Juul announced its CEO, Kevin Burns, will step down and be replaced by a senior executive from Altria, the maker of Marlboro cigarettes.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi announces House is moving forward with official impeachment inquiry
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump ordered his staff to freeze nearly $400 million in aid to Ukraine a few days before a phone call in which he pressured the Eastern European nation's leader to investigate the family of political rival Joe Biden, a revelation that comes as more Democrats move toward impeachment proceedings.President Trump, in remarks to reporters at the United Nations on Tuesday, confirmed that he held up the aid but said he did so to fight corruption and urge European nations to share in helping out Ukraine."As far as withholding funds, those funds were paid," President Trump said. "They were fully paid.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump ordered his staff to freeze nearly $400 million in aid to Ukraine a few days before a phone call in which he pressured the Eastern European nation's leader to investigate the family of political rival Joe Biden, a revelation that comes as more Democrats move toward impeachment proceedings.President Trump, in remarks to reporters at the United Nations on Tuesday, confirmed that he held up the aid but said he did so to fight corruption and urge European nations to share in helping out Ukraine."As far as withholding funds, those funds were paid," President Trump said. "They were fully paid.
Gov. Evers on whether Pres. Trump should be impeached: 'I don't make any decisions on that'
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
At UN, President Trump attacks globalism, urges pressure on Iran
UNITED NATIONS — President Donald Trump took center stage at the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday to deliver a strong defense of nationalism while exhorting the world to act against Iran's "bloodlust" and rising aggression.The president called on the global leaders seated before him to join the U.S. in further isolating Tehran, pushing them to use economic sanctions to pressure Iran to give up its nuclear program and stop attacks that are rattling the Middle East."Not only is Iran the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism, but Iran's leaders are fueling the tragic wars in both Syria and Yemen," President Trump said. "All nations have a duty to act.
UNITED NATIONS — President Donald Trump took center stage at the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday to deliver a strong defense of nationalism while exhorting the world to act against Iran's "bloodlust" and rising aggression.The president called on the global leaders seated before him to join the U.S. in further isolating Tehran, pushing them to use economic sanctions to pressure Iran to give up its nuclear program and stop attacks that are rattling the Middle East."Not only is Iran the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism, but Iran's leaders are fueling the tragic wars in both Syria and Yemen," President Trump said. "All nations have a duty to act.
President Trump says transcript of Ukraine conversation to be released
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he has directed the release on Wednesday of the "unredacted" transcript of his July phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.President Trump has acknowledged that he discussed former Vice President Joe Biden in the call.President Trump tweets Tuesday that "You will see it was a very friendly and totally appropriate call.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he has directed the release on Wednesday of the "unredacted" transcript of his July phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.President Trump has acknowledged that he discussed former Vice President Joe Biden in the call.President Trump tweets Tuesday that "You will see it was a very friendly and totally appropriate call.
Rep. Sean Duffy serves final day as member of Congress; focus shifts to Wisconsin race
MADISON — Republican Sean Duffy spent his last day as a member of Congress on Monday, shifting the focus to who will run to succeed him in a rural Wisconsin district at the heart of President Donald Trump country.Duffy's resignation also clears the way for Democratic Gov.
MADISON — Republican Sean Duffy spent his last day as a member of Congress on Monday, shifting the focus to who will run to succeed him in a rural Wisconsin district at the heart of President Donald Trump country.Duffy's resignation also clears the way for Democratic Gov.
UN chief urges action to make Earth carbon neutral by 2050
UNITED NATIONS — World leader after world leader told the United Nations on Monday that they will do more to prevent a warming world from reaching even more dangerous levels, but as they made their pledges, they conceded it was not enough.Sixty-six countries have promised to have more ambitious climate goals and 30 swore to be carbon neutral by mid-century, said Chilean President Sebastian Pinera Echenique, who is hosting the next climate negotiations later this year.Heads of nations such as Finland and Germany promised to ban coal within a decade.U.S. President Donald Trump dropped by, listened to German Chancellor Angela Merkel's detailed pledges, including going coal-free, and then left without saying anything.
UNITED NATIONS — World leader after world leader told the United Nations on Monday that they will do more to prevent a warming world from reaching even more dangerous levels, but as they made their pledges, they conceded it was not enough.Sixty-six countries have promised to have more ambitious climate goals and 30 swore to be carbon neutral by mid-century, said Chilean President Sebastian Pinera Echenique, who is hosting the next climate negotiations later this year.Heads of nations such as Finland and Germany promised to ban coal within a decade.U.S. President Donald Trump dropped by, listened to German Chancellor Angela Merkel's detailed pledges, including going coal-free, and then left without saying anything.
US to send troops to Saudi Arabia, hold off on striking Iran
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon on Friday announced it will deploy additional U.S. troops and missile defense equipment to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, as President Donald Trump has at least for now put off any immediate military strike on Iran in response to the attack on the Saudi oil industry.Defense Secretary Mark Esper told Pentagon reporters this is a first step to beef up security and he would not rule out additional moves down the road.
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon on Friday announced it will deploy additional U.S. troops and missile defense equipment to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, as President Donald Trump has at least for now put off any immediate military strike on Iran in response to the attack on the Saudi oil industry.Defense Secretary Mark Esper told Pentagon reporters this is a first step to beef up security and he would not rule out additional moves down the road.
Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison at White House for Pres. Trump's 2nd state visit
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcomed Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his wife, Jenny, to the White House with a pomp-filled military arrival ceremony on the South Lawn Friday morning.Hundreds gathered under clear blue skies for the welcoming ceremony as children waved miniature Australian and U.S. flags.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcomed Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his wife, Jenny, to the White House with a pomp-filled military arrival ceremony on the South Lawn Friday morning.Hundreds gathered under clear blue skies for the welcoming ceremony as children waved miniature Australian and U.S. flags.
President Trump sues Manhattan DA seeking to block tax return subpoena
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump asked a federal judge Thursday to block an effort by New York prosecutors to obtain his tax returns.President Trump's attorneys filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in New York against the Manhattan district attorney, Cyrus R.
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump asked a federal judge Thursday to block an effort by New York prosecutors to obtain his tax returns.President Trump's attorneys filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in New York against the Manhattan district attorney, Cyrus R.
President Trump names hostage negotiator as national security adviser
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Wednesday he's naming hostage negotiator Robert O'Brien as his new national security adviser.President Trump tweeted the announcement from California, while on the third and final day of a West Coast fundraising swing."I am pleased to announce that I will name Robert C.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Wednesday he's naming hostage negotiator Robert O'Brien as his new national security adviser.President Trump tweeted the announcement from California, while on the third and final day of a West Coast fundraising swing."I am pleased to announce that I will name Robert C.
'Let's get to work:' Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald announces run for Congress
OCONOMOWOC — The race is on!
OCONOMOWOC — The race is on!
School draws criticism and support after cheerleaders hold Pres. Trump banner at football game
PEARCY, Ark. — An Arkansas school district is drawing both support and criticism from state lawmakers after cheerleaders held a banner saying "Make America Great Again Trump The Leopards" during a high school football game.The banner was held during Lake Hamilton High School's football game on Sept. 13 against Malvern High School, according to KFSM.
PEARCY, Ark. — An Arkansas school district is drawing both support and criticism from state lawmakers after cheerleaders held a banner saying "Make America Great Again Trump The Leopards" during a high school football game.The banner was held during Lake Hamilton High School's football game on Sept. 13 against Malvern High School, according to KFSM.
Auto strike idles more than 50 GM factories and warehouses
DETROIT -- More than 49,000 members of the United Auto Workers went on strike Monday against General Motors, bringing more than 50 factories and parts warehouses to a standstill in the union's first walkout against the No. 1 U.S. automaker in over a decade.Workers left factories and formed picket lines shortly after midnight in the dispute over a new four-year contract.
DETROIT -- More than 49,000 members of the United Auto Workers went on strike Monday against General Motors, bringing more than 50 factories and parts warehouses to a standstill in the union's first walkout against the No. 1 U.S. automaker in over a decade.Workers left factories and formed picket lines shortly after midnight in the dispute over a new four-year contract.
New York Times apologizes for tweet, revises Brett Kavanaugh article
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump on Monday said Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh is under assault, following a New York Times story about a sexual misconduct allegation that was revised to reflect that the alleged victim couldn't recall the incident.The newspaper has also apologized for an offensive tweet that was sent out to promote the weekend article.The Times reported on an allegation that Kavanaugh exposed himself at a Yale University party as a freshman.
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump on Monday said Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh is under assault, following a New York Times story about a sexual misconduct allegation that was revised to reflect that the alleged victim couldn't recall the incident.The newspaper has also apologized for an offensive tweet that was sent out to promote the weekend article.The Times reported on an allegation that Kavanaugh exposed himself at a Yale University party as a freshman.
President Trump to propose ban on flavorings used in e-cigarettes
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says his administration will propose banning thousands of flavors used in e-cigarettes amid an outbreak of breathing problems tied to vaping.State and federal health authorities are investigating hundreds of breathing illnesses reported in people who have used e-cigarettes and other vaping devices.No single device, ingredient or additive has been identified.Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar says the Food and Drug Administration will develop guidelines to remove all e-cigarette flavors from the market, especially those favored by children.The FDA regulates e-cigarettes and has authority to ban vaping flavors, but has resisted calls to take that step.Instead, the agency has said it is studying the role of flavors in vaping products, including whether they help adult smokers quit traditional cigarettes.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says his administration will propose banning thousands of flavors used in e-cigarettes amid an outbreak of breathing problems tied to vaping.State and federal health authorities are investigating hundreds of breathing illnesses reported in people who have used e-cigarettes and other vaping devices.No single device, ingredient or additive has been identified.Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar says the Food and Drug Administration will develop guidelines to remove all e-cigarette flavors from the market, especially those favored by children.The FDA regulates e-cigarettes and has authority to ban vaping flavors, but has resisted calls to take that step.Instead, the agency has said it is studying the role of flavors in vaping products, including whether they help adult smokers quit traditional cigarettes.
President Trump marks another 9/11 anniversary with war still raging
WASHINGTON — On his third Sept. 11 anniversary as president, Donald Trump on Wednesday remembered the victims, first responders and U.S. troops that have battled in Afghanistan, and he unleashed threats against militants contemplating another attack on America."If anyone dares to strike our land, we will respond with the full measure of American power and the iron will of the American spirit and that spirit is unbreakable," President Trump said at the Pentagon.It has been 18 years since al-Qaida hijackers commandeered four U.S. commercial airliners and crashed them into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
WASHINGTON — On his third Sept. 11 anniversary as president, Donald Trump on Wednesday remembered the victims, first responders and U.S. troops that have battled in Afghanistan, and he unleashed threats against militants contemplating another attack on America."If anyone dares to strike our land, we will respond with the full measure of American power and the iron will of the American spirit and that spirit is unbreakable," President Trump said at the Pentagon.It has been 18 years since al-Qaida hijackers commandeered four U.S. commercial airliners and crashed them into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
President Trump fires national security adviser John Bolton
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Tuesday he fired national security adviser John Bolton, citing strong disagreements on a number of policy issues.President Trump tweeted that he told Bolton Monday night his services were no longer needed at the White House and said Bolton submitted his resignation on Tuesday morning.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Tuesday he fired national security adviser John Bolton, citing strong disagreements on a number of policy issues.President Trump tweeted that he told Bolton Monday night his services were no longer needed at the White House and said Bolton submitted his resignation on Tuesday morning.
Mick Jagger slams Pres. Trump over environmental policy
NEW YORK -- Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger took on President Donald Trump's environmental policies and slammed him for leaving the Paris climate agreement at the Venice Film Festival this weekend."We are in a very difficult situation at the moment, especially in the US, where all the environmental controls that were put in place -- that were just about adequate -- have been rolled back by the current administration so much that they are being wiped out," Jagger said, according to The Hollywood Reporter."The US should be the world leader in environmental control but now it has decided to go the other way," he added.Jagger, the 76-year-old English rock star, was in Venice to promote the film "The Burnt Orange Heresy," in which he plays an art collector.In a sharp departure from former President Barack Obama, the Trump administration has attempted to remove many of the prior guardrails that were installed to limit greenhouse gas emissions.
NEW YORK -- Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger took on President Donald Trump's environmental policies and slammed him for leaving the Paris climate agreement at the Venice Film Festival this weekend."We are in a very difficult situation at the moment, especially in the US, where all the environmental controls that were put in place -- that were just about adequate -- have been rolled back by the current administration so much that they are being wiped out," Jagger said, according to The Hollywood Reporter."The US should be the world leader in environmental control but now it has decided to go the other way," he added.Jagger, the 76-year-old English rock star, was in Venice to promote the film "The Burnt Orange Heresy," in which he plays an art collector.In a sharp departure from former President Barack Obama, the Trump administration has attempted to remove many of the prior guardrails that were installed to limit greenhouse gas emissions.
Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford to challenge Pres. Trump in primary
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Mark Sanford, the former South Carolina governor and congressman, has decided to launch a longshot Republican challenge to President Donald Trump, saying Sunday that he aims to put his Appalachian trail travails behind him for good as he tries to navigate a path to the presidency."I am here to tell you now that I am going to get in," Sanford said in an interview on "Fox News Sunday." ''This is the beginning of a long walk."When asked why he was taking on an incumbent who's popular within the party, Sanford said: "I think we need to have a conversation on what it means to be a Republican.
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Mark Sanford, the former South Carolina governor and congressman, has decided to launch a longshot Republican challenge to President Donald Trump, saying Sunday that he aims to put his Appalachian trail travails behind him for good as he tries to navigate a path to the presidency."I am here to tell you now that I am going to get in," Sanford said in an interview on "Fox News Sunday." ''This is the beginning of a long walk."When asked why he was taking on an incumbent who's popular within the party, Sanford said: "I think we need to have a conversation on what it means to be a Republican.