Sen. Tammy Baldwin says she will oppose Pres. Trump's pick for Supreme Court
MADISON — Democratic U.S. Sen.
MADISON — Democratic U.S. Sen.
Milwaukee County supervisor introduces resolution to oppose Trump administration's immigration policy
MILWAUKEE -- Several Milwaukee County officials are speaking out against the Trump administration's immigration policy.Milwaukee County Supervisor Sylvia Ortiz-Velez introduced a resolution Tuesday, July 10 to oppose the administration's stance on how it treats immigrant children in federal detention.Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele said should it pass, he will happily sign it."You can be on any side of the immigration debate, but no human being on the planet can think it is a healthy or a good idea to separate parents from their children -- whatever side of the border you think anyone should be on," said Abele.The resolution calls on Governor Scott Walker to stop all Wisconsin National Guard troops from enforcing the immigration policies, and calls from the Trump administration to reunite detained kids with their parents.
MILWAUKEE -- Several Milwaukee County officials are speaking out against the Trump administration's immigration policy.Milwaukee County Supervisor Sylvia Ortiz-Velez introduced a resolution Tuesday, July 10 to oppose the administration's stance on how it treats immigrant children in federal detention.Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele said should it pass, he will happily sign it."You can be on any side of the immigration debate, but no human being on the planet can think it is a healthy or a good idea to separate parents from their children -- whatever side of the border you think anyone should be on," said Abele.The resolution calls on Governor Scott Walker to stop all Wisconsin National Guard troops from enforcing the immigration policies, and calls from the Trump administration to reunite detained kids with their parents.
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh begins making his case to senators
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, mapped out strategy with Republican leaders Tuesday, launching a fierce confirmation battle that could remake the court for decades and roil the midterm elections in the meantime.Kavanaugh, a favorite of the GOP establishment, first huddled with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, mapped out strategy with Republican leaders Tuesday, launching a fierce confirmation battle that could remake the court for decades and roil the midterm elections in the meantime.Kavanaugh, a favorite of the GOP establishment, first huddled with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky.
Pres. Trump taps Brett Kavanaugh to replace Justice Kennedy on Supreme Court
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- After days of frenzied lobbying and speculation, President Donald Trump decided on federal appeals Judge Brett Kavanaugh for his second nominee to the Supreme Court, setting up a ferocious confirmation battle with Democrats as he seeks to shift the nation's highest court further to the right.President Trump chose Kavanaugh to replace retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy.With customary fanfare, President Trump planned to unveil his choice on prime-time TV.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- After days of frenzied lobbying and speculation, President Donald Trump decided on federal appeals Judge Brett Kavanaugh for his second nominee to the Supreme Court, setting up a ferocious confirmation battle with Democrats as he seeks to shift the nation's highest court further to the right.President Trump chose Kavanaugh to replace retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy.With customary fanfare, President Trump planned to unveil his choice on prime-time TV.
President Trump announcing his high court 'reveal' in prime time
WASHINGTON — After days of frenzied lobbying and speculation, President Donald Trump decided on his second nominee to the Supreme Court on Monday, setting up a ferocious confirmation battle with Democrats as he seeks to shift the nation's highest court further to the right.With customary fanfare, President Trump planned to unveil his choice to replace retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy on prime-time TV.
WASHINGTON — After days of frenzied lobbying and speculation, President Donald Trump decided on his second nominee to the Supreme Court on Monday, setting up a ferocious confirmation battle with Democrats as he seeks to shift the nation's highest court further to the right.With customary fanfare, President Trump planned to unveil his choice to replace retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy on prime-time TV.
A 'Supreme' show: Pres. Trump savors big reveal for court choice
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — A family separation crisis of his own making continues at the border.
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — A family separation crisis of his own making continues at the border.
Secretary of State Pompeo appeals for North Korea to replicate Vietnam's 'miracle'
HANOI, Vietnam — Undeterred by a blistering rebuke of his efforts to forge a denuclearization deal with North Korea, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday appealed for North Korea's leadership to follow Vietnam's path in overcoming past hostilities with the United States.Pompeo called on North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to replicate Vietnam's "miracle" of economic growth by improving ties with the U.S., vowing that America keeps its promises with former foes.Speaking to members of the U.S.-Vietnamese business community in Hanoi, Pompeo said Vietnam's experience since the normalization of relations with the U.S. in 1995 should be proof for North Korea that prosperity and partnership with the U.S. is possible after decades of conflict and mistrust. "We know it is a real possibility because we see how Vietnam has traveled this remarkable path," Pompeo said."In light of the once-unimaginable prosperity and partnership we have with Vietnam today, I have a message for Chairman Kim Jong Un: President Trump believes your country can replicate this path," he said, repeating President Donald Trump's pledge to help improve North Korea's economy and provide it with security assurances in return for Kim giving up nuclear weapons."It's yours if you'll you seize the moment.
HANOI, Vietnam — Undeterred by a blistering rebuke of his efforts to forge a denuclearization deal with North Korea, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday appealed for North Korea's leadership to follow Vietnam's path in overcoming past hostilities with the United States.Pompeo called on North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to replicate Vietnam's "miracle" of economic growth by improving ties with the U.S., vowing that America keeps its promises with former foes.Speaking to members of the U.S.-Vietnamese business community in Hanoi, Pompeo said Vietnam's experience since the normalization of relations with the U.S. in 1995 should be proof for North Korea that prosperity and partnership with the U.S. is possible after decades of conflict and mistrust. "We know it is a real possibility because we see how Vietnam has traveled this remarkable path," Pompeo said."In light of the once-unimaginable prosperity and partnership we have with Vietnam today, I have a message for Chairman Kim Jong Un: President Trump believes your country can replicate this path," he said, repeating President Donald Trump's pledge to help improve North Korea's economy and provide it with security assurances in return for Kim giving up nuclear weapons."It's yours if you'll you seize the moment.
Judge insists timeline be met to reunite children at border; list of 101 children be shared with ACLU
SAN DIEGO — A judge insisted on Friday the Trump administration stick to a deadline to reunite children separated from their parents at the border, instead acknowledging that more time may be justified only in specific cases.U.S. District Judge Dana Sabraw ordered the administration to share a list of the 101 children with the American Civil Liberties Union, which successfully sued to force the reunions, by Saturday afternoon.
SAN DIEGO — A judge insisted on Friday the Trump administration stick to a deadline to reunite children separated from their parents at the border, instead acknowledging that more time may be justified only in specific cases.U.S. District Judge Dana Sabraw ordered the administration to share a list of the 101 children with the American Civil Liberties Union, which successfully sued to force the reunions, by Saturday afternoon.
President Trump still pondering Supreme Court pick ahead of Monday night announcement
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. -- President Donald Trump on Sunday was still deliberating his decision on a replacement for Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy as his self-imposed deadline for an announcement neared amid furious lobbying and frenzied speculation.President Trump, who spent the weekend at his New Jersey golf club, has not yet communicated a final choice, said a person familiar with his thinking who was not authorized to speak publicly.
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. -- President Donald Trump on Sunday was still deliberating his decision on a replacement for Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy as his self-imposed deadline for an announcement neared amid furious lobbying and frenzied speculation.President Trump, who spent the weekend at his New Jersey golf club, has not yet communicated a final choice, said a person familiar with his thinking who was not authorized to speak publicly.
Trump administration takes another swipe at 'Obamacare'
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration says it's freezing payments under an 'Obamacare' program that protects insurers with sicker patients from financial losses, a move expected to add to premium increases next year.At stake are billions in payments to insurers with sicker customers.Making the announcement Saturday, officials say the administration is acting because of conflicting rulings in lawsuits filed by some smaller insurers who question whether they're being fairly treated.The program takes payments from insurers with healthier customers and redistributes the money to companies with sicker enrollees.
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration says it's freezing payments under an 'Obamacare' program that protects insurers with sicker patients from financial losses, a move expected to add to premium increases next year.At stake are billions in payments to insurers with sicker customers.Making the announcement Saturday, officials say the administration is acting because of conflicting rulings in lawsuits filed by some smaller insurers who question whether they're being fairly treated.The program takes payments from insurers with healthier customers and redistributes the money to companies with sicker enrollees.
Scandal-plagued EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt resigns
WASHINGTON -- Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt resigned Thursday amid ethics investigations of outsized security spending, first-class flights and a sweetheart condo lease.With Pruitt's departure, President Donald Trump loses an administrator many conservatives regarded as one of the more effective members of his Cabinet.
WASHINGTON -- Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt resigned Thursday amid ethics investigations of outsized security spending, first-class flights and a sweetheart condo lease.With Pruitt's departure, President Donald Trump loses an administrator many conservatives regarded as one of the more effective members of his Cabinet.
President Trump closes in on Supreme Court pick; 3 judges top list
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is closing in on his next Supreme Court nominee, with three federal judges leading the competition to replace retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy.President Trump's top contenders for the vacancy at this time are federal appeals judges Amy Coney Barrett, Brett Kavanaugh and Raymond Kethledge, said a person familiar with President Trump's thinking who was not authorized to speak publicly.Working closely with a White House team and consulting with lawmakers and outside advisers, President Trump has spent the week deliberating on the choice.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is closing in on his next Supreme Court nominee, with three federal judges leading the competition to replace retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy.President Trump's top contenders for the vacancy at this time are federal appeals judges Amy Coney Barrett, Brett Kavanaugh and Raymond Kethledge, said a person familiar with President Trump's thinking who was not authorized to speak publicly.Working closely with a White House team and consulting with lawmakers and outside advisers, President Trump has spent the week deliberating on the choice.
'They haven't asked:' Gov. Walker takes hands-off approach to President Trump-Harley dispute
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Gov.
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Gov.
President Trump evokes Independence signers in military-themed video tweet
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump has tweeted a military-themed, Independence Day video greeting to the nation.In a short recording, President Trump said Wednesday he and first lady Melania Trump wished everyone a happy holiday.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump has tweeted a military-themed, Independence Day video greeting to the nation.In a short recording, President Trump said Wednesday he and first lady Melania Trump wished everyone a happy holiday.
Twitter users call for Walmart boycott over 'Impeach 45' clothes
Twitter users have been calling for a Walmart boycott after seeing "Impeach 45" baby clothes for sale in the online store.The company has been selling apparel from the third-party vendor Old Glory that contains the phrase, which refers to 45th President Donald Trump.
Twitter users have been calling for a Walmart boycott after seeing "Impeach 45" baby clothes for sale in the online store.The company has been selling apparel from the third-party vendor Old Glory that contains the phrase, which refers to 45th President Donald Trump.
'Customers are not happy:' Pres. Trump courting other motorcycle companies after Harley
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says the administration is courting motorcycle companies that want to move to the U.S. after Harley-Davidson said it's moving some assembly overseas.Harley-Davidson drew President Trump's wrath last week after the manufacturer announced it's moving production of motorcycles sold in Europe to facilities outside the U.S. The company blamed the decision on tariffs imposed by the European Union to retaliate for tariffs President Trump imposed on a host of EU products.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says the administration is courting motorcycle companies that want to move to the U.S. after Harley-Davidson said it's moving some assembly overseas.Harley-Davidson drew President Trump's wrath last week after the manufacturer announced it's moving production of motorcycles sold in Europe to facilities outside the U.S. The company blamed the decision on tariffs imposed by the European Union to retaliate for tariffs President Trump imposed on a host of EU products.
President Trump-shaped ecstasy pills found during Indiana drug bust
MIAMI COUNTY, Ind. – Authorities seized orange ecstasy pills shaped like President Donald Trump's head during a large drug bust in Indiana, police announced Friday, June 29.Indiana State Police said 129 people were arrested over the course of the operation, which was dubbed “Blue Anvil.”Nine different departments in north central Indiana teamed up for six days to make the arrests, targeting drug trafficking on Indiana highways.“This is the eighth straight year we have organized summer driving season kickoff patrols,” said Indiana State Police Sergeant Dan Prus, who organized and oversaw the patrols. “Summer is a peak travel time with an increased volume of people traveling thought-out Indiana.
MIAMI COUNTY, Ind. – Authorities seized orange ecstasy pills shaped like President Donald Trump's head during a large drug bust in Indiana, police announced Friday, June 29.Indiana State Police said 129 people were arrested over the course of the operation, which was dubbed “Blue Anvil.”Nine different departments in north central Indiana teamed up for six days to make the arrests, targeting drug trafficking on Indiana highways.“This is the eighth straight year we have organized summer driving season kickoff patrols,” said Indiana State Police Sergeant Dan Prus, who organized and oversaw the patrols. “Summer is a peak travel time with an increased volume of people traveling thought-out Indiana.
President Trump interviews 4 for Supreme Court, 2-3 more to go
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump interviewed four prospective Supreme Court justices Monday and planned to speak with a few more, as he powered forward with a speedy selection process to fill the fresh vacancy.Speaking to reporters at the White House, President Trump said he had met with "four potential justices of our great Supreme Court.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump interviewed four prospective Supreme Court justices Monday and planned to speak with a few more, as he powered forward with a speedy selection process to fill the fresh vacancy.Speaking to reporters at the White House, President Trump said he had met with "four potential justices of our great Supreme Court.
President Trump on FOX News: 'Everybody who ever bought a Harley voted for Trump'
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump is not easing up on the throttle when it comes to attacking Harley-Davidson.On FOX News Sunday morning, July 1, President Trump said Harley will "take a big hit" if they move some production overseas.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump is not easing up on the throttle when it comes to attacking Harley-Davidson.On FOX News Sunday morning, July 1, President Trump said Harley will "take a big hit" if they move some production overseas.