White House: EU trying to 'punish' US workers by increasing tariffs
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders says the European Union "is trying to punish U.S. workers" by increasing tariffs on American-made products.Sanders made the comment Monday during a press briefing.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders says the European Union "is trying to punish U.S. workers" by increasing tariffs on American-made products.Sanders made the comment Monday during a press briefing.
WI congressman proposes getting rid of ICE; says it's 'wreaked havoc on far too many people'
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A Wisconsin congressman has proposed getting rid of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.According to a news release Monday, June 25, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan, WI-02, will introduce legislation that would abolish ICE after a trip to the southern border "where he witnessed the nation’s immigration crisis."The release states the legislation will be introduced this week.Pocan said the following in the release, which is also posted on his website:
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A Wisconsin congressman has proposed getting rid of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.According to a news release Monday, June 25, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan, WI-02, will introduce legislation that would abolish ICE after a trip to the southern border "where he witnessed the nation’s immigration crisis."The release states the legislation will be introduced this week.Pocan said the following in the release, which is also posted on his website:
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Defense Secretary Mattis: Pentagon preparing temporary camps for immigrants at military bases
EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska — The Pentagon is preparing to build temporary camps for immigrants at two military bases, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Sunday.He did not name the two bases, but said the details are being worked out, including how much capacity is needed.
EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska — The Pentagon is preparing to build temporary camps for immigrants at two military bases, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Sunday.He did not name the two bases, but said the details are being worked out, including how much capacity is needed.
President Trump wants those who 'invade our country' sent 'back from where they came'
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Sunday compared people entering the U.S. from Mexico to invaders and said they should be immediately sent back without appearing before a judge.The American Civil Liberties Union said in response that such a step would be illegal and violate the Constitution that President Trump swore to uphold,"We cannot allow all of these people to invade our Country," the president said on Twitter as he was being driven to his private golf club in Northern Virginia. "When somebody comes in, we must immediately, with no Judges or Court Cases, bring them back from where they came.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Sunday compared people entering the U.S. from Mexico to invaders and said they should be immediately sent back without appearing before a judge.The American Civil Liberties Union said in response that such a step would be illegal and violate the Constitution that President Trump swore to uphold,"We cannot allow all of these people to invade our Country," the president said on Twitter as he was being driven to his private golf club in Northern Virginia. "When somebody comes in, we must immediately, with no Judges or Court Cases, bring them back from where they came.
Pres. Trump administration officials pledge to reunite families amid border chaos
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A Texas charitable organization says about 30 immigrant parents separated from their children after crossing the U.S.-Mexico border were freed into its care Sunday, but they don't know where their kids are or when they might see them again despite government assurances that family reunification would be well organized.The release is believed to be the first, large one of its kind since President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday that preserved a "zero-tolerance" policy for entering the country illegally but ended the practice of separating immigrant parents and children.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A Texas charitable organization says about 30 immigrant parents separated from their children after crossing the U.S.-Mexico border were freed into its care Sunday, but they don't know where their kids are or when they might see them again despite government assurances that family reunification would be well organized.The release is believed to be the first, large one of its kind since President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday that preserved a "zero-tolerance" policy for entering the country illegally but ended the practice of separating immigrant parents and children.
President Trump pushes tough immigration stance in Nevada appearance
LAS VEGAS — Eager to keep the Republican Party in control of the Senate, President Donald Trump pressed his tough anti-illegal immigration stance before supporters Saturday, saying "we have to be very strong" as he sought to help boost the candidacy of a one-time critic.President Trump was in Las Vegas to assist Dean Heller, the only Republican U.S. senator seeking re-election in a state that Democrat Hillary Clinton won in 2016.
LAS VEGAS — Eager to keep the Republican Party in control of the Senate, President Donald Trump pressed his tough anti-illegal immigration stance before supporters Saturday, saying "we have to be very strong" as he sought to help boost the candidacy of a one-time critic.President Trump was in Las Vegas to assist Dean Heller, the only Republican U.S. senator seeking re-election in a state that Democrat Hillary Clinton won in 2016.
President Trump threatens 20 percent tariffs on EU cars
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is threatening to slap a 20 percent tariff on cars from the European Union.In a tweet Friday, President Trump complains about EU trade barriers and vowed "if these Tariffs and Barriers are not soon broken down and removed, we will be placing a 20% Tariff on all of their cars coming into the U.S. Build them here!"
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is threatening to slap a 20 percent tariff on cars from the European Union.In a tweet Friday, President Trump complains about EU trade barriers and vowed "if these Tariffs and Barriers are not soon broken down and removed, we will be placing a 20% Tariff on all of their cars coming into the U.S. Build them here!"
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DOJ asks federal judge for removal of 20-day limit on immigrant family holds
McALLEN, Texas— The Department of Justice on Thursday asked a federal judge to change the rules regarding the detention of immigrant families who enter the country illegally, seeking permission to detain them for longer than 20 days in an effort to keep children with their parents.Lawyers filed a memorandum to a settlement in California that governs how children are handled when they are caught crossing the U.S. border illegally.
McALLEN, Texas— The Department of Justice on Thursday asked a federal judge to change the rules regarding the detention of immigrant families who enter the country illegally, seeking permission to detain them for longer than 20 days in an effort to keep children with their parents.Lawyers filed a memorandum to a settlement in California that governs how children are handled when they are caught crossing the U.S. border illegally.
House kills hard-right immigration bill; GOP leaders delay vote on compromise package
WASHINGTON — The House killed a hard-right immigration bill Thursday, and Republican leaders delayed a planned vote on a compromise GOP package with the party's lawmakers fiercely divided over an issue that has long confounded the party.The conservative measure's 231-193 defeat set the stage for debate on the second bill, this one crafted by Republican leaders in hopes of finding an accord between the party's sparring moderate and conservative wings.
WASHINGTON — The House killed a hard-right immigration bill Thursday, and Republican leaders delayed a planned vote on a compromise GOP package with the party's lawmakers fiercely divided over an issue that has long confounded the party.The conservative measure's 231-193 defeat set the stage for debate on the second bill, this one crafted by Republican leaders in hopes of finding an accord between the party's sparring moderate and conservative wings.
Pres. Trump's national security adviser headed to Russia to discuss July meeting with Putin
WASHINGTON — As President Donald Trump presses ahead with plans for a summer summit with Russia's Vladimir Putin, the U.S. president is jolting relationships with some of America's longest and strongest allies.
WASHINGTON — As President Donald Trump presses ahead with plans for a summer summit with Russia's Vladimir Putin, the U.S. president is jolting relationships with some of America's longest and strongest allies.
First lady visits Texas detention center: 'She wanted to see everything for herself'
McALLEN, Texas — Melania Trump made an unannounced visit to a Texas facility Thursday to get a first-hand look at some of the migrant children sent there by the U.S. government after their families entered the country illegally.The first lady's stop at Upbring New Hope Children's Center in McAllen came the morning after President Donald Trump signed an executive order halting the practice of separating these families.
McALLEN, Texas — Melania Trump made an unannounced visit to a Texas facility Thursday to get a first-hand look at some of the migrant children sent there by the U.S. government after their families entered the country illegally.The first lady's stop at Upbring New Hope Children's Center in McAllen came the morning after President Donald Trump signed an executive order halting the practice of separating these families.
Pres. Trump at Duluth rally after executive order signing: 'The border is going to be just as tough as it's been'
DULUTH, Minn.— Hours after abruptly reversing himself to end the forced separations of migrant families, President Donald Trump returned to the warm embrace of his supporters at a raucous rally Wednesday to fiercely defend his hard-line immigration policies while unleashing a torrent of grievances about the media and those investigating him.President Trump downplayed the crisis that has threatened to envelop the White House amid days of heart-wrenching images of children being pulled from their immigrant parents along the nation's southern border.
DULUTH, Minn.— Hours after abruptly reversing himself to end the forced separations of migrant families, President Donald Trump returned to the warm embrace of his supporters at a raucous rally Wednesday to fiercely defend his hard-line immigration policies while unleashing a torrent of grievances about the media and those investigating him.President Trump downplayed the crisis that has threatened to envelop the White House amid days of heart-wrenching images of children being pulled from their immigrant parents along the nation's southern border.
'Left with no choice,' EU to begin taxing range of US imports including Harleys, cranberries
BRUSSELS — The European Union will start taxing a range of U.S. imports Friday, June 22, including quintessentially American goods like Harley-Davidson bikes and cranberries, in response to President Donald Trump's decision to slap tariffs on European steel and aluminum.The 28-nation EU's trade chief, Cecilia Malmstrom, said Wednesday that the bloc would introduce the tariffs on about 2.8 billion euros' ($3.4 billion) worth of U.S. products.
BRUSSELS — The European Union will start taxing a range of U.S. imports Friday, June 22, including quintessentially American goods like Harley-Davidson bikes and cranberries, in response to President Donald Trump's decision to slap tariffs on European steel and aluminum.The 28-nation EU's trade chief, Cecilia Malmstrom, said Wednesday that the bloc would introduce the tariffs on about 2.8 billion euros' ($3.4 billion) worth of U.S. products.
President Trump signs executive order to keep families together at border
WASHINGTON -- Bowing to pressure from anxious allies, President Donald Trump abruptly reversed himself Wednesday and signed an executive order halting his administration's policy of separating children from their parents when they are detained illegally crossing the U.S. border.It was a dramatic turnaround for President Trump, who has been insisting, wrongly, that his administration had no choice but to separate families apprehended at the border because of federal law and a court decision.The news in recent days has been dominated by searing images of children held in cages at border facilities, as well as audio recordings of young children crying for their parents — images that have sparked fury, question of morality and concern from Republicans about a negative impact on their races in November's midterm elections.Until Wednesday, the president, Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen and other officials had repeatedly argued the only way to end the practice was for Congress to pass new legislation, while Democrats said President Trump could do it with his signature alone.
WASHINGTON -- Bowing to pressure from anxious allies, President Donald Trump abruptly reversed himself Wednesday and signed an executive order halting his administration's policy of separating children from their parents when they are detained illegally crossing the U.S. border.It was a dramatic turnaround for President Trump, who has been insisting, wrongly, that his administration had no choice but to separate families apprehended at the border because of federal law and a court decision.The news in recent days has been dominated by searing images of children held in cages at border facilities, as well as audio recordings of young children crying for their parents — images that have sparked fury, question of morality and concern from Republicans about a negative impact on their races in November's midterm elections.Until Wednesday, the president, Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen and other officials had repeatedly argued the only way to end the practice was for Congress to pass new legislation, while Democrats said President Trump could do it with his signature alone.
Marquette University Law School Poll: Pres. Trump's approval rating at 44 percent in Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE -- President Donald Trump's approval rating is inching up in Wisconsin.The Marquette University Law School Poll released Wednesday showed President Trump's approval rating at 44 percent, up from 43 percent in the last poll in March.
MILWAUKEE -- President Donald Trump's approval rating is inching up in Wisconsin.The Marquette University Law School Poll released Wednesday showed President Trump's approval rating at 44 percent, up from 43 percent in the last poll in March.
President Trump says he'll be 'signing something' on detained children; 'We want to keep families together'
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump said he would be signing an executive order later Wednesday that would end the process of separating children from families after they are detained crossing the U.S. border illegally."We want to keep families together.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump said he would be signing an executive order later Wednesday that would end the process of separating children from families after they are detained crossing the U.S. border illegally."We want to keep families together.
Homeland Security secretary drafts plan to end family separations
WASHINGTON — Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen is drafting an executive action for President Donald Trump that would direct her department to keep families together in detention after they are detained crossing the border illegally, according to two people familiar with her thinking.
WASHINGTON — Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen is drafting an executive action for President Donald Trump that would direct her department to keep families together in detention after they are detained crossing the border illegally, according to two people familiar with her thinking.