Pres. Trump discusses health care in Milwaukee, makes case for apprenticeships to fill jobs gap in Waukesha
MILWAUKEE -- The man who parlayed a run on TV's "The Apprentice" into a winning presidential campaign said Tuesday, June 13th the nation needs a stronger system of apprenticeship to match workers with millions of open jobs."I love the name apprentice," President Donald Trump declared.
MILWAUKEE -- The man who parlayed a run on TV's "The Apprentice" into a winning presidential campaign said Tuesday, June 13th the nation needs a stronger system of apprenticeship to match workers with millions of open jobs."I love the name apprentice," President Donald Trump declared.
AP sources: President Trump tells senators House health bill "mean"
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump told Republican senators Tuesday, June 13th that the House-passed health care bill he helped revive is "mean" and urged them to craft a version that is "more generous," congressional sources said.President Trump's remarks were a surprising slap at a Republican-written House measure that was shepherded by Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., and whose passage the president lobbied for and praised.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump told Republican senators Tuesday, June 13th that the House-passed health care bill he helped revive is "mean" and urged them to craft a version that is "more generous," congressional sources said.President Trump's remarks were a surprising slap at a Republican-written House measure that was shepherded by Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., and whose passage the president lobbied for and praised.
Read it: Pres. Trump's remarks on health care in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- President Donald Trump on Tuesday, June 13th spoke on health care at General Mitchell International Airport as he arrived in Wisconsin to tour Waukesha County Technical College, lead a workforce development roundtable discussion and join Governor Scott Walker for a fundraiser in Milwaukee.Below are the president's remarks on health care at the airport:
MILWAUKEE -- President Donald Trump on Tuesday, June 13th spoke on health care at General Mitchell International Airport as he arrived in Wisconsin to tour Waukesha County Technical College, lead a workforce development roundtable discussion and join Governor Scott Walker for a fundraiser in Milwaukee.Below are the president's remarks on health care at the airport:
President Trump to tout apprenticeships as way to fill jobs gap
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says apprenticeships could match workers with millions of open jobs, but he's reluctant to devote more taxpayer money to the effort.Instead, President Trump and Labor Secretary Alex Acosta say the administration is focused on getting universities and private companies to pair up and pay the cost of such learn-to-earn arrangements.The president has accepted a challenge from Salesforce.com CEO Marc Benioff to create 5 million apprenticeships over five years.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says apprenticeships could match workers with millions of open jobs, but he's reluctant to devote more taxpayer money to the effort.Instead, President Trump and Labor Secretary Alex Acosta say the administration is focused on getting universities and private companies to pair up and pay the cost of such learn-to-earn arrangements.The president has accepted a challenge from Salesforce.com CEO Marc Benioff to create 5 million apprenticeships over five years.
Gov. Walker promises fundraiser with Pres. Trump will be 1 of the biggest events in Wisconsin politics
MILWAUKEE -- President Donald Trump will be in Milwaukee Tuesday, June 13th to raise money for Governor Scott Walker, and Walker has promised it'll be one of the biggest events ever in Wisconsin politics.There are two reasons for the president's visit: He'll tour Waukesha County Technical College to promote apprenticeships, and he'll then stop in Milwaukee to headline that fundraiser for Walker.It wasn't that long ago that Governor Walker and President Trump weren't friends.
MILWAUKEE -- President Donald Trump will be in Milwaukee Tuesday, June 13th to raise money for Governor Scott Walker, and Walker has promised it'll be one of the biggest events ever in Wisconsin politics.There are two reasons for the president's visit: He'll tour Waukesha County Technical College to promote apprenticeships, and he'll then stop in Milwaukee to headline that fundraiser for Walker.It wasn't that long ago that Governor Walker and President Trump weren't friends.
U.S. appeals court upholds decision blocking Pres. Trump's revised travel ban
WASHINGTON — Lawyers for Hawaii told the Supreme Court Monday, June 12th that letting the Trump administration enforce a ban on travel from six mostly Muslim countries would "thrust the country back into the chaos and confusion" that resulted when the policy was first announced in January.The state urged the justices to deny an administration plea to reinstate the policy after lower courts blocked it.
WASHINGTON — Lawyers for Hawaii told the Supreme Court Monday, June 12th that letting the Trump administration enforce a ban on travel from six mostly Muslim countries would "thrust the country back into the chaos and confusion" that resulted when the policy was first announced in January.The state urged the justices to deny an administration plea to reinstate the policy after lower courts blocked it.
President Trump to stop in Wisconsin Tuesday for Gov. Walker fundraiser
President Donald Trump will be in Wisconsin on Tuesday, June 13th.The president will take part in a fundraiser for Governor Scott Walker's re-election campaign.The location of the event is being kept secret.
President Donald Trump will be in Wisconsin on Tuesday, June 13th.The president will take part in a fundraiser for Governor Scott Walker's re-election campaign.The location of the event is being kept secret.
Pres. Trump is willing to testify under oath on James Comey
WASHINGTON -- Punching back a day after his fired FBI director's damaging testimony, President Donald Trump on Friday accused James Comey of lying to Congress and said he was "100 percent" willing to testify under oath about their conversations.Trump cryptically refused to say whether those private exchanges were taped — a matter at the heart of the conflicting accounts of what passed between them at a time when Comey was leading an FBI investigation into Russia's interference in the presidential election and its ties to the Trump campaign.He asserted that nothing in Comey's testimony to the Senate pointed to collusion with Russia or obstruction of justice. "Yesterday showed no collusion, no obstruction," Trump said.He further denied ever asking Comey for his "loyalty," contradicting Comey's detailed sworn testimony about a private dinner the two men had in the White House."No I didn't say that," Trump stated abruptly, taking questions at a joint press conference with Romanian President Klaus Iohannis in the Rose Garden.
WASHINGTON -- Punching back a day after his fired FBI director's damaging testimony, President Donald Trump on Friday accused James Comey of lying to Congress and said he was "100 percent" willing to testify under oath about their conversations.Trump cryptically refused to say whether those private exchanges were taped — a matter at the heart of the conflicting accounts of what passed between them at a time when Comey was leading an FBI investigation into Russia's interference in the presidential election and its ties to the Trump campaign.He asserted that nothing in Comey's testimony to the Senate pointed to collusion with Russia or obstruction of justice. "Yesterday showed no collusion, no obstruction," Trump said.He further denied ever asking Comey for his "loyalty," contradicting Comey's detailed sworn testimony about a private dinner the two men had in the White House."No I didn't say that," Trump stated abruptly, taking questions at a joint press conference with Romanian President Klaus Iohannis in the Rose Garden.
VP Mike Pence to discuss health care in Milwaukee Saturday, June 10th
WASHINGTON — Vice President Mike Pence is traveling to Milwaukee on Saturday, June 10th for a listening session and speech on former President Barack Obama's health care law.The vice president's office says Pence will meet with business leaders and families in Wisconsin to discuss the "adverse effects" of the law.
WASHINGTON — Vice President Mike Pence is traveling to Milwaukee on Saturday, June 10th for a listening session and speech on former President Barack Obama's health care law.The vice president's office says Pence will meet with business leaders and families in Wisconsin to discuss the "adverse effects" of the law.
Pres. Trump lawyer denies president demanded loyalty: "Never, in form or substance"
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump's personal attorney says the president "never, in form or substance" directed former FBI director James Comey to stop investigating anyone.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump's personal attorney says the president "never, in form or substance" directed former FBI director James Comey to stop investigating anyone.
James Comey: "I was fired because of the Russia investigation"
WASHINGTON — Former FBI Director James Comey accused the Trump administration Thursday, June 8th of spreading "lies, plain and simple" about him and the FBI in the aftermath of his abrupt firing, in dramatic testimony that threatened to undermine President Donald Trump's presidency.Comey asserted that President Trump fired him to interfere with his investigation of Russia's role in the 2016 election and its ties to President Trump's campaign."It's my judgment that I was fired because of the Russia investigation," Comey told the Senate intelligence committee in explosive testimony that threatened to undermine President Trump's presidency."I was fired in some way to change, or the endeavor was to change, the way the Russia investigation was being conducted," Comey testified under oath. "That is a very big deal, and not just because it involves me."
WASHINGTON — Former FBI Director James Comey accused the Trump administration Thursday, June 8th of spreading "lies, plain and simple" about him and the FBI in the aftermath of his abrupt firing, in dramatic testimony that threatened to undermine President Donald Trump's presidency.Comey asserted that President Trump fired him to interfere with his investigation of Russia's role in the 2016 election and its ties to President Trump's campaign."It's my judgment that I was fired because of the Russia investigation," Comey told the Senate intelligence committee in explosive testimony that threatened to undermine President Trump's presidency."I was fired in some way to change, or the endeavor was to change, the way the Russia investigation was being conducted," Comey testified under oath. "That is a very big deal, and not just because it involves me."
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos to meet with Pres. Trump, attend infrastructure summit
MADISON — Republican Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos plans to participate in a round table discussion with President Donald Trump at the White House.Vos's office said Thursday, June 8th that he was scheduled to attend a White House infrastructure summit Thursday afternoon with President Trump and other state and local leaders.One of the most vexing problems facing Vos and other Wisconsin lawmakers is how to plug a nearly $1 billion funding hole for transportation.
MADISON — Republican Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos plans to participate in a round table discussion with President Donald Trump at the White House.Vos's office said Thursday, June 8th that he was scheduled to attend a White House infrastructure summit Thursday afternoon with President Trump and other state and local leaders.One of the most vexing problems facing Vos and other Wisconsin lawmakers is how to plug a nearly $1 billion funding hole for transportation.
"Lordy, I hope there are tapes:" Twitter latches on to Comey's quote during hearing
WASHINGTON — Twitter users have latched on to former FBI director James Comey's use of "Lordy" during his Capitol Hill testimony about his interaction with President Donald Trump.Comey told senators Thursday morning, June 8th: "Lordy, I hope there are tapes," in referring to his meetings with President Trump.The term quickly became a trending topic on Twitter.Former New York City U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara, who was also fired by President Trump, echoed Comey's statement, writing, "We can all agree with Jim Comey that, Lordy, we hope there are tapes.""Captain America" actor Chris Evans quickly weighed in, saying he wanted Comey's phase on a T-shirt.For those unaccustomed to hearing the word, dictionary maker Merriam-Webster tweeted a definition and joked Comey still had time use old-fashioned terms like "gadzooks" or "gramercy."
WASHINGTON — Twitter users have latched on to former FBI director James Comey's use of "Lordy" during his Capitol Hill testimony about his interaction with President Donald Trump.Comey told senators Thursday morning, June 8th: "Lordy, I hope there are tapes," in referring to his meetings with President Trump.The term quickly became a trending topic on Twitter.Former New York City U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara, who was also fired by President Trump, echoed Comey's statement, writing, "We can all agree with Jim Comey that, Lordy, we hope there are tapes.""Captain America" actor Chris Evans quickly weighed in, saying he wanted Comey's phase on a T-shirt.For those unaccustomed to hearing the word, dictionary maker Merriam-Webster tweeted a definition and joked Comey still had time use old-fashioned terms like "gadzooks" or "gramercy."
Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow to meet with President Trump at White House
WAUKESHA -- On Thursday, June 8th, Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow will visit the White House and meet with President Donald Trump.Farrow and a small group of state and local leaders from across the country will discuss federal transportation and infrastructure issues.They'll also discuss the challenges facing local governments.Ahead of the meeting, Farrow reached out to community leaders in all of Waukesha County's municipalities to learn more about the issues they face.
WAUKESHA -- On Thursday, June 8th, Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow will visit the White House and meet with President Donald Trump.Farrow and a small group of state and local leaders from across the country will discuss federal transportation and infrastructure issues.They'll also discuss the challenges facing local governments.Ahead of the meeting, Farrow reached out to community leaders in all of Waukesha County's municipalities to learn more about the issues they face.
President Trump taps seasoned law enforcement attorney Christopher Wray to head FBI
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump surprised Washington on Wednesday, June 7th with his choice to replace James Comey a day ahead of the ousted FBI director's blockbuster congressional testimony, tapping a white-collar defense lawyer with strong law enforcement background.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump surprised Washington on Wednesday, June 7th with his choice to replace James Comey a day ahead of the ousted FBI director's blockbuster congressional testimony, tapping a white-collar defense lawyer with strong law enforcement background.
Alleged leaker's parents fear Pres. Trump will be tough on case: "They're going to make an example of her"
AUGUSTA, Georgia — A young woman charged with leaking U.S. government secrets to a reporter poses no flight risk if she's released from pre-trial confinement, her parents said Wednesday, June 7th, though they fear prosecutors will seek to use the case to send a tough message from the Trump administration.It will be difficult for 25-year-old Reality Winner to get a fair trial if her case becomes "this big thing where we're not going to tolerate leakers," Winner's mother, Billie Winner-Davis, told The Associated Press in an interview."I think they're going to try to make an example out of her because of the political climate right now," Winner-Davis said.Winner, a former Air Force linguist who now works as a U.S. government contractor, was arrested Saturday, June 3rd by FBI agents on charges that she made copies of a classified report containing top-secret information and mailed it to an online news organization.A judge has scheduled a hearing Thursday for Winner in U.S. District Court to determine whether to allow her to be released on bond pending trial.
AUGUSTA, Georgia — A young woman charged with leaking U.S. government secrets to a reporter poses no flight risk if she's released from pre-trial confinement, her parents said Wednesday, June 7th, though they fear prosecutors will seek to use the case to send a tough message from the Trump administration.It will be difficult for 25-year-old Reality Winner to get a fair trial if her case becomes "this big thing where we're not going to tolerate leakers," Winner's mother, Billie Winner-Davis, told The Associated Press in an interview."I think they're going to try to make an example out of her because of the political climate right now," Winner-Davis said.Winner, a former Air Force linguist who now works as a U.S. government contractor, was arrested Saturday, June 3rd by FBI agents on charges that she made copies of a classified report containing top-secret information and mailed it to an online news organization.A judge has scheduled a hearing Thursday for Winner in U.S. District Court to determine whether to allow her to be released on bond pending trial.
Pres. Trump promises "first-class" infrastructure system for US: "America must have the best"
CINCINNATI — President Donald Trump promised Wednesday, June 7th to create a "first-class" system of roads, bridges and waterways by using $200 billion in public funds to generate $1 trillion in investment to pay for construction projects that most public officials agree are badly needed and long overdue."America must have the best, fastest and most reliable infrastructure anywhere in the world," President Trump said, pushing his infrastructure plan in middle America as Washington geared up for Thursday's appearance before Congress by fired FBI Director James Comey."We will fix it," said President Trump, standing along the Ohio River. "We will create the first-class infrastructure our country and our people deserve."In the speech, the president also pressed the Senate to send him a health care bill, criticized congressional Democrats as "obstructionists" and revisited his controversial decision to pull the U.S. out of the Paris climate agreement.President Trump said that as he campaigned across the country last year, people often asked him why the U.S. was spending money to rebuild other countries when the roads and bridges they travel on needed rebuilding, too.President Trump declared the days of spending on other nations are over: "It's time to rebuild our country" and to "put America first," he said.While infrastructure initially was seen as an area where Republican and Democrats could work together, Democrats have balked at President Trump's plan for financing improvements, arguing it would result in taxpayer-funded profits for corporations with the cost offloaded on consumers.Before the speech, President Trump met aboard Air Force One with a pair of families the White House said are "victims" of the Obama-era health care law that the president and congressional Republicans want to repeal and replace.President Trump said the families — one from Ohio and another from Kentucky — are going through "turmoil" along with millions of other consumers who are facing rising premiums and limited choices for health coverage under the 2010 law."Now it's time for the Senate to act and save Americans from this catastrophic event because Obamacare is dead,"President Trump said. "Obamacare was one of the biggest broken promises in the history of politics.
CINCINNATI — President Donald Trump promised Wednesday, June 7th to create a "first-class" system of roads, bridges and waterways by using $200 billion in public funds to generate $1 trillion in investment to pay for construction projects that most public officials agree are badly needed and long overdue."America must have the best, fastest and most reliable infrastructure anywhere in the world," President Trump said, pushing his infrastructure plan in middle America as Washington geared up for Thursday's appearance before Congress by fired FBI Director James Comey."We will fix it," said President Trump, standing along the Ohio River. "We will create the first-class infrastructure our country and our people deserve."In the speech, the president also pressed the Senate to send him a health care bill, criticized congressional Democrats as "obstructionists" and revisited his controversial decision to pull the U.S. out of the Paris climate agreement.President Trump said that as he campaigned across the country last year, people often asked him why the U.S. was spending money to rebuild other countries when the roads and bridges they travel on needed rebuilding, too.President Trump declared the days of spending on other nations are over: "It's time to rebuild our country" and to "put America first," he said.While infrastructure initially was seen as an area where Republican and Democrats could work together, Democrats have balked at President Trump's plan for financing improvements, arguing it would result in taxpayer-funded profits for corporations with the cost offloaded on consumers.Before the speech, President Trump met aboard Air Force One with a pair of families the White House said are "victims" of the Obama-era health care law that the president and congressional Republicans want to repeal and replace.President Trump said the families — one from Ohio and another from Kentucky — are going through "turmoil" along with millions of other consumers who are facing rising premiums and limited choices for health coverage under the 2010 law."Now it's time for the Senate to act and save Americans from this catastrophic event because Obamacare is dead,"President Trump said. "Obamacare was one of the biggest broken promises in the history of politics.
Comey to Congress: President Trump told him "I need loyalty"
WASHINGTON – Former FBI Director James Comey will say Thursday, June 8th that President Donald Trump asked him about the former national security adviser Michael Flynn and to "see your way clear to letting this go," according to a copy of his opening remarks posted online."He then said, 'I hope you can see your way clear to letting this go, to letting Flynn go.
WASHINGTON – Former FBI Director James Comey will say Thursday, June 8th that President Donald Trump asked him about the former national security adviser Michael Flynn and to "see your way clear to letting this go," according to a copy of his opening remarks posted online."He then said, 'I hope you can see your way clear to letting this go, to letting Flynn go.
Air traffic privatization plan hits turbulence in Congress
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's plan to privatize the nation's air traffic control system is running into bipartisan opposition in Congress.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's plan to privatize the nation's air traffic control system is running into bipartisan opposition in Congress.