Pres. Trump appoints Scott Walker to board of think tank
MADISON — It's been a busy week for former Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON — It's been a busy week for former Wisconsin Gov.
House condemns Pres. Trump's 'racist' tweets with 240-187 vote
WASHINGTON — In a remarkable political repudiation, the Democratic-led House voted Tuesday night, July 16 to condemn President Donald Trump's "racist comments" against four congresswomen of color, despite protestations by President Trump's Republican congressional allies and his own insistence he hasn't "a racist bone in my body."Two days after President Trump tweeted that four Democratic freshmen should "go back" to their home countries — though all are citizens and three were born in the U.S.A. — Democrats muscled the resolution through the chamber by 240-187 over strong GOP opposition.
WASHINGTON — In a remarkable political repudiation, the Democratic-led House voted Tuesday night, July 16 to condemn President Donald Trump's "racist comments" against four congresswomen of color, despite protestations by President Trump's Republican congressional allies and his own insistence he hasn't "a racist bone in my body."Two days after President Trump tweeted that four Democratic freshmen should "go back" to their home countries — though all are citizens and three were born in the U.S.A. — Democrats muscled the resolution through the chamber by 240-187 over strong GOP opposition.
President Trump nominates Mark Esper to be defense chief, succeeding Jim Mattis
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday asked the Senate to confirm Mark Esper as the successor to former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, whose resignation last December opened an unprecedented period of senior-level instability at the Pentagon.The moment the nomination was received by the Senate on Monday afternoon, Esper was required to step out of his role as acting defense secretary — a job he has held since June — until he is confirmed as the permanent secretary.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday asked the Senate to confirm Mark Esper as the successor to former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, whose resignation last December opened an unprecedented period of senior-level instability at the Pentagon.The moment the nomination was received by the Senate on Monday afternoon, Esper was required to step out of his role as acting defense secretary — a job he has held since June — until he is confirmed as the permanent secretary.
President Trump signs order to make American-made goods more American
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday requiring federal agencies to purchase products using more American components.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday requiring federal agencies to purchase products using more American components.
Pres. Trump tells liberal Democratic congresswomen they should leave the US
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is wading provocatively into a rift between a group of liberal Democratic congresswomen and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.In tweets Sunday, Pres.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is wading provocatively into a rift between a group of liberal Democratic congresswomen and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.In tweets Sunday, Pres.
Pres. Trump says nationwide immigration arrests to begin Sunday: 'Nothing to be secret about'
WASHINGTON — The head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement said efforts to deport families with orders to leave the country will continue after an upcoming national sweep that President Donald Trump said would start Sunday.Matthew Albence, the agency's acting director, said targets were on an "accelerated docket" of immigration court cases for predominantly Central Americans who recently arrived at the U.S. border in unprecedented numbers.
WASHINGTON — The head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement said efforts to deport families with orders to leave the country will continue after an upcoming national sweep that President Donald Trump said would start Sunday.Matthew Albence, the agency's acting director, said targets were on an "accelerated docket" of immigration court cases for predominantly Central Americans who recently arrived at the U.S. border in unprecedented numbers.
Pres. Trump asks Supreme Court to unfreeze border wall money
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Friday asked the Supreme Court to lift a freeze on Pentagon money it wants to use to build sections of a border wall with Mexico.Two lower courts have ruled against the administration in a lawsuit over the funding.
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Friday asked the Supreme Court to lift a freeze on Pentagon money it wants to use to build sections of a border wall with Mexico.Two lower courts have ruled against the administration in a lawsuit over the funding.
Pres. Trump pushes trade deal in formerly blue Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE -- President Donald Trump barnstormed for his new trade deal with Mexico and Canada during a visit to Wisconsin on Friday, hoping that its economic impact will help him to retain a battleground state vital to his re-election effort."I'm great to be back in your great state, a state that I won," said President Trump.President Trump reminisced over his 2016 upset, and touted the campaign promises he says he's delivered."Millions and millions of jobs were lost in what I called the stupid years.
MILWAUKEE -- President Donald Trump barnstormed for his new trade deal with Mexico and Canada during a visit to Wisconsin on Friday, hoping that its economic impact will help him to retain a battleground state vital to his re-election effort."I'm great to be back in your great state, a state that I won," said President Trump.President Trump reminisced over his 2016 upset, and touted the campaign promises he says he's delivered."Millions and millions of jobs were lost in what I called the stupid years.
Trump administration citizenship plan will face logistical, legal hurdles
WASHINGTON — After failing to get his citizenship question on the census, President Donald Trump now says his fallback plan will provide an even more accurate count — determining the citizenship of 90 percent of the population "or more." But his plan will likely be limited by logistical hurdles and legal restrictions.Pres.
WASHINGTON — After failing to get his citizenship question on the census, President Donald Trump now says his fallback plan will provide an even more accurate count — determining the citizenship of 90 percent of the population "or more." But his plan will likely be limited by logistical hurdles and legal restrictions.Pres.
'I'm speechless:' President Trump signs Milwaukee woman's Christian Louboutin heels
MILWAUKEE -- Air Force One touched down in Milwaukee on Friday, July 12 bringing President Donald Trump to our area.
MILWAUKEE -- Air Force One touched down in Milwaukee on Friday, July 12 bringing President Donald Trump to our area.
Labor Secretary Acosta resigns amid Epstein deal scrutiny
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta is stepping down following criticism of his handling of a plea deal with a wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein, who is accused of sexually abusing dozens of underage girls.President Trump announced the news with Acosta by his side at the White House as President Trump left on a trip to the Midwest.Acosta says stepping aside was the right decision.He was the U.S. attorney in Miami when he oversaw a 2008 nonprosecution agreement with Epstein.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta is stepping down following criticism of his handling of a plea deal with a wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein, who is accused of sexually abusing dozens of underage girls.President Trump announced the news with Acosta by his side at the White House as President Trump left on a trip to the Midwest.Acosta says stepping aside was the right decision.He was the U.S. attorney in Miami when he oversaw a 2008 nonprosecution agreement with Epstein.
President Trump unloads on Paul Ryan after 'American Carnage' excerpts
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump unloaded via Twitter on Republican former House Speaker Paul Ryan after Ryan's comments critical of President Trump appeared in excerpts from a new book.Ryan condemns President Trump in "American Carnage," by Tim Alberta of Politico, in excerpts running in various publications.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump unloaded via Twitter on Republican former House Speaker Paul Ryan after Ryan's comments critical of President Trump appeared in excerpts from a new book.Ryan condemns President Trump in "American Carnage," by Tim Alberta of Politico, in excerpts running in various publications.
President Trump abandons effort to put citizenship question on census, will pursue other ways to get data
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump abandoned his controversial bid to demand citizenship details from all respondents in next year's census Thursday, instead directing federal agencies to try to compile the information using existing databases.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump abandoned his controversial bid to demand citizenship details from all respondents in next year's census Thursday, instead directing federal agencies to try to compile the information using existing databases.
Rough total for President Trump's July Fourth extravaganza: $5.4M
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's July Fourth extravaganza — featuring tanks, a military flyover, and a President Trump speech at the Lincoln Memorial — cost an estimated $5.4 million, according to rough figures Thursday.Interior Secretary David Bernhardt provided the latest share of costs, $2.45 million for his agency, in a letter to lawmakers, saying his agency pulled money from operating funds for national parks, recreation fees, and another source to help fund President Trump's Salute to America.The event included donated fireworks, a military flyover, and President Trump's speech to a rained-on crowd at the Lincoln Memorial.President Trump announced Monday he would do it all again next year , calling the event "remarkable."Democratic lawmakers have condemned the extra expenditures for the Independence Day celebration, which came in addition to the traditional concert, fireworks and events held at near the U.S. Capitol.Arizona Democratic Rep.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's July Fourth extravaganza — featuring tanks, a military flyover, and a President Trump speech at the Lincoln Memorial — cost an estimated $5.4 million, according to rough figures Thursday.Interior Secretary David Bernhardt provided the latest share of costs, $2.45 million for his agency, in a letter to lawmakers, saying his agency pulled money from operating funds for national parks, recreation fees, and another source to help fund President Trump's Salute to America.The event included donated fireworks, a military flyover, and President Trump's speech to a rained-on crowd at the Lincoln Memorial.President Trump announced Monday he would do it all again next year , calling the event "remarkable."Democratic lawmakers have condemned the extra expenditures for the Independence Day celebration, which came in addition to the traditional concert, fireworks and events held at near the U.S. Capitol.Arizona Democratic Rep.
Pres. Trump to push for trade deal with Mexico, Canada in Milwaukee Friday, July 12
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump was set to travel to Wisconsin to push for congressional approval of the new trade deal with Mexico and Canada.The White House said President Trump would head to Milwaukee on Friday, July 12 to visit Derco Aerospace.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump was set to travel to Wisconsin to push for congressional approval of the new trade deal with Mexico and Canada.The White House said President Trump would head to Milwaukee on Friday, July 12 to visit Derco Aerospace.
Federal court: President Trump can't ban critics from Twitter account
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump can't ban critics from his Twitter account, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday, saying the First Amendment calls for more speech, rather than less, on matters of public concern.The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan upheld a lower court judge who said President Trump violates the Constitution when he blocks critics."The irony in all of this is that we write at a time in the history of this nation when the conduct of our government and its officials is subject to wide-open, robust debate," Circuit Judge Barrington D.
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump can't ban critics from his Twitter account, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday, saying the First Amendment calls for more speech, rather than less, on matters of public concern.The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan upheld a lower court judge who said President Trump violates the Constitution when he blocks critics."The irony in all of this is that we write at a time in the history of this nation when the conduct of our government and its officials is subject to wide-open, robust debate," Circuit Judge Barrington D.
23 governors join Calif. in opposing President Trump's mileage standards
WASHINGTON — Citing climate-damaging tailpipe emissions, 23 U.S. governors signed a pledge backing California leaders in their showdown with the Trump administration over its plans to relax vehicle mileage standards.The stand by leaders of states and Puerto Rico, nearly all Democrats, comes as the Trump administration moves to freeze tougher mileage standards laid out by former President Barack Obama, in one of the previous administration's key efforts against climate change.The Trump administration says American consumers increasingly want bigger, gas-guzzling SUVs and pickup trucks .
WASHINGTON — Citing climate-damaging tailpipe emissions, 23 U.S. governors signed a pledge backing California leaders in their showdown with the Trump administration over its plans to relax vehicle mileage standards.The stand by leaders of states and Puerto Rico, nearly all Democrats, comes as the Trump administration moves to freeze tougher mileage standards laid out by former President Barack Obama, in one of the previous administration's key efforts against climate change.The Trump administration says American consumers increasingly want bigger, gas-guzzling SUVs and pickup trucks .
Wisconsin GOP: Pres. Trump headed to Milwaukee-area fundraiser
MADISON, Wis. — Officials with the state Republican Party say President Donald Trump is scheduled to attend a fundraiser in Wisconsin this week.Charles Nichols is a spokesman for the state GOP.
MADISON, Wis. — Officials with the state Republican Party say President Donald Trump is scheduled to attend a fundraiser in Wisconsin this week.Charles Nichols is a spokesman for the state GOP.
With new law, Pres. Trump's state tax returns could go to Congress
ALBANY, N.Y. — President Donald Trump's New York state tax returns could be given to Congress under a new law in his home state.The measure was signed into law Monday by Democratic Gov.
ALBANY, N.Y. — President Donald Trump's New York state tax returns could be given to Congress under a new law in his home state.The measure was signed into law Monday by Democratic Gov.