Wisconsin submits request to drug test applicants for Medicaid
MADISON — Wisconsin has submitted a request to the federal government asking to become the first state in the country to drug test applicants for Medicaid.Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin has submitted a request to the federal government asking to become the first state in the country to drug test applicants for Medicaid.Gov.
White House, allies scramble for ways to counter Comey
WASHINGTON — The White House and its allies are scrambling for ways to offset potential damage from fired FBI Director James Comey's highly anticipated congressional testimony, an appearance that could expose new details about his discussions with President Donald Trump about the federal investigation into Russia's election meddling.Asked about Comey's testimony, President Trump on Tuesday, June 6th was tight-lipped: "I wish him luck," he told reporters before a meeting with lawmakers.President Trump's White House and its allies are crafting a strategy aimed at undermining Comey's credibility.
WASHINGTON — The White House and its allies are scrambling for ways to offset potential damage from fired FBI Director James Comey's highly anticipated congressional testimony, an appearance that could expose new details about his discussions with President Donald Trump about the federal investigation into Russia's election meddling.Asked about Comey's testimony, President Trump on Tuesday, June 6th was tight-lipped: "I wish him luck," he told reporters before a meeting with lawmakers.President Trump's White House and its allies are crafting a strategy aimed at undermining Comey's credibility.
"Soulless ginger orangutan:" Accused leaker shared harsh opinions on Pres. Trump before arrest
AUGUSTA, Georgia — A Georgia woman charged with leaking U.S. government secrets to a reporter shared sometimes scathing opinions on President Donald Trump before her arrest.Reality Leigh Winner, a 25-year-old government contractor, remained locked up Tuesday, June 6th on federal charges that she mailed a classified report to an online news outlet.
AUGUSTA, Georgia — A Georgia woman charged with leaking U.S. government secrets to a reporter shared sometimes scathing opinions on President Donald Trump before her arrest.Reality Leigh Winner, a 25-year-old government contractor, remained locked up Tuesday, June 6th on federal charges that she mailed a classified report to an online news outlet.
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President Trump seeks to privatize US air traffic control system
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Monday, June 5th that the nation's air traffic control system needed a modern makeover and urged Congress to approve a privatization plan that he said would increase safety and reduce wait times for passengers.Dismissing the current system as an anachronism, President Trump said the air traffic control operations needed to be separated from the Federal Aviation Administration, an approach that U.S. airlines have long championed.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Monday, June 5th that the nation's air traffic control system needed a modern makeover and urged Congress to approve a privatization plan that he said would increase safety and reduce wait times for passengers.Dismissing the current system as an anachronism, President Trump said the air traffic control operations needed to be separated from the Federal Aviation Administration, an approach that U.S. airlines have long championed.
President Trump uses Twitter to go after London mayor
LONDON -- President Donald Trump continued a long-running feud with London's mayor on Monday, criticizing him on Twitter for the second day in a row in the wake of the deadly van and knife attack in the city.President Trump said London Mayor Sadiq Khan had offered a "pathetic excuse" and "had to think fast on his 'no reason to be alarmed' statement."President Trump's tweet renewed his mischaracterization of Khan's statement to London residents following the attack that left seven people dead and dozens injured.
LONDON -- President Donald Trump continued a long-running feud with London's mayor on Monday, criticizing him on Twitter for the second day in a row in the wake of the deadly van and knife attack in the city.President Trump said London Mayor Sadiq Khan had offered a "pathetic excuse" and "had to think fast on his 'no reason to be alarmed' statement."President Trump's tweet renewed his mischaracterization of Khan's statement to London residents following the attack that left seven people dead and dozens injured.
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Pres. Trump to push for $1 trillion for roads, bridges
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is launching a major push for a $1 trillion overhaul of the nation's roads and bridges, a key item on his agenda that could face resistance in Congress and has been overshadowed by White House controversies.Pres.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is launching a major push for a $1 trillion overhaul of the nation's roads and bridges, a key item on his agenda that could face resistance in Congress and has been overshadowed by White House controversies.Pres.
"Bloodshed must end:" After London terror, Pres. Trump says he'll protect U.S. from 'vile enemy'
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Sunday, June 4th he will do whatever is necessary to protect the United States from a "vile enemy" that he says has waged war on innocents for too long, vowing: "This bloodshed must end, this bloodshed will end."President Trump commented on the vehicle and knife attack that killed at least seven people in London at the conclusion of a fundraiser for Ford's Theater, scene of one of the most famous acts of bloodshed in American history: the assassination of Abraham Lincoln."America sends our thoughts and prayers and our deepest sympathies to the victims of this evil slaughter and we renew our resolve, stronger than ever before, to protect the United States and its allies from a vile enemy that has waged war on innocent life, and it's gone on too long," President Trump said."This bloodshed must end, this bloodshed will end," said the tuxedo-clad President Trump, standing on stage with his wife, first lady Melania Trump. "As president, I will do what is necessary to prevent this threat from spreading to our shores and work every single day to protect the safety and security of our country, our communities and our people."
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Sunday, June 4th he will do whatever is necessary to protect the United States from a "vile enemy" that he says has waged war on innocents for too long, vowing: "This bloodshed must end, this bloodshed will end."President Trump commented on the vehicle and knife attack that killed at least seven people in London at the conclusion of a fundraiser for Ford's Theater, scene of one of the most famous acts of bloodshed in American history: the assassination of Abraham Lincoln."America sends our thoughts and prayers and our deepest sympathies to the victims of this evil slaughter and we renew our resolve, stronger than ever before, to protect the United States and its allies from a vile enemy that has waged war on innocent life, and it's gone on too long," President Trump said."This bloodshed must end, this bloodshed will end," said the tuxedo-clad President Trump, standing on stage with his wife, first lady Melania Trump. "As president, I will do what is necessary to prevent this threat from spreading to our shores and work every single day to protect the safety and security of our country, our communities and our people."
President Trump may not block Comey testimony at key public hearing
WASHINGTON — Days before a highly anticipated hearing, President Donald Trump appears unlikely to try and block fired FBI Director James Comey from testifying, as a Senate panel pledged aggressive questioning into whether the president sought to obstruct a probe into his campaign's relationship with Russia.Comey, ousted last month amid the FBI investigation into possible President Trump campaign ties to Russia, is set to testify Thursday before the Senate intelligence committee.
WASHINGTON — Days before a highly anticipated hearing, President Donald Trump appears unlikely to try and block fired FBI Director James Comey from testifying, as a Senate panel pledged aggressive questioning into whether the president sought to obstruct a probe into his campaign's relationship with Russia.Comey, ousted last month amid the FBI investigation into possible President Trump campaign ties to Russia, is set to testify Thursday before the Senate intelligence committee.
"Stop being politically correct:" Pres. Trump criticizes London's mayor after terror attacks
LONDON -- President Donald Trump, in a flurry of Sunday morning tweets on the London attacks, criticized the city's mayor and bemoaned what President Trump described as political correctness when it comes to national security.The attacks killed seven people in a busy section of London and wounded about 50 people.President Trump went after London Mayor Sadiq Khan for saying there was "no reason to be alarmed." Khan did use those words in a television interview, but it was to reassure Londoners about a stepped up police presence they might see: "No reason to be alarmed.
LONDON -- President Donald Trump, in a flurry of Sunday morning tweets on the London attacks, criticized the city's mayor and bemoaned what President Trump described as political correctness when it comes to national security.The attacks killed seven people in a busy section of London and wounded about 50 people.President Trump went after London Mayor Sadiq Khan for saying there was "no reason to be alarmed." Khan did use those words in a television interview, but it was to reassure Londoners about a stepped up police presence they might see: "No reason to be alarmed.
President Trump filed for an extension on his 2016 tax return
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump filed for an extension on his 2016 tax return, the White House said Saturday.Press secretary Sean Spicer did not provide information on when President Trump sought the extension or why.Tax Day this year was on April 18.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump filed for an extension on his 2016 tax return, the White House said Saturday.Press secretary Sean Spicer did not provide information on when President Trump sought the extension or why.Tax Day this year was on April 18.
President Trump argues for travel ban after attacks hit London
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump argued in favor of his controversial travel ban as London authorities responded to reports of a string of attacks Saturday night.One tweet read: "We need to be smart, vigilant and tough.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump argued in favor of his controversial travel ban as London authorities responded to reports of a string of attacks Saturday night.One tweet read: "We need to be smart, vigilant and tough.
US State Department condemns 'cowardly' attacks in London
The U.S. State Department says that the "United States condemns the cowardly attacks targeting innocent civilians in London this evening."State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said Saturday evening: "The United States stands ready to provide any assistance authorities in the United Kingdom may request."She said: "Our hearts are with the families and loved ones of the victims.
The U.S. State Department says that the "United States condemns the cowardly attacks targeting innocent civilians in London this evening."State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said Saturday evening: "The United States stands ready to provide any assistance authorities in the United Kingdom may request."She said: "Our hearts are with the families and loved ones of the victims.
President Trump to push for overhauling roads, bridges, air traffic
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is launching a major push for a $1 trillion overhaul of the nation's roads and bridges, a key item on his agenda that's been stymied in Congress and overshadowed by White House controversies.President Trump plans a series of events this coming week to highlight his effort to modernize American infrastructure — the highway, waterway, electrical and airway systems on which the nation operates.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is launching a major push for a $1 trillion overhaul of the nation's roads and bridges, a key item on his agenda that's been stymied in Congress and overshadowed by White House controversies.President Trump plans a series of events this coming week to highlight his effort to modernize American infrastructure — the highway, waterway, electrical and airway systems on which the nation operates.
Griffin not 'laying down' for Pres. Trump, fears career is over
LOS ANGELES — Embattled comedian Kathy Griffin says she's not afraid of Donald Trump and plans to keep making fun of him but maintained that she's sorry for a video that depicted her holding a likeness of the president's severed, bloody head.At a rambling press conference Friday, Griffin tearfully predicted her career is over and said Trump "broke me." Since the video was posted Tuesday, she has lost her job co-hosting CNN's New Year's Eve special and had all her upcoming comedy shows cancelled.
LOS ANGELES — Embattled comedian Kathy Griffin says she's not afraid of Donald Trump and plans to keep making fun of him but maintained that she's sorry for a video that depicted her holding a likeness of the president's severed, bloody head.At a rambling press conference Friday, Griffin tearfully predicted her career is over and said Trump "broke me." Since the video was posted Tuesday, she has lost her job co-hosting CNN's New Year's Eve special and had all her upcoming comedy shows cancelled.
Does President Trump believe in climate change or not? Aides won't say
WASHINGTON — Does he or doesn't he?
WASHINGTON — Does he or doesn't he?
Wisconsin Democrats gather for convention with Los Angeles mayor
MIDDLETON — Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and U.S. Sen.
MIDDLETON — Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and U.S. Sen.
President Trump asks Supreme Court to reinstate travel ban
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to reinstate its ban on travelers from six mostly Muslim countries.The Justice Department filing to the high court late Thursday argues that the federal appeals court in Richmond, Virginia, made several mistakes in ruling against President Trump's travel policy.
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to reinstate its ban on travelers from six mostly Muslim countries.The Justice Department filing to the high court late Thursday argues that the federal appeals court in Richmond, Virginia, made several mistakes in ruling against President Trump's travel policy.
European leaders: climate change deal can't be renegotiated
BERLIN — Top European leaders pledged Thursday to keep fighting against global warming as U.S. President Donald Trump announced he was pulling out of the Paris climate accord, they but rejected his suggestion that the deal could later be renegotiated.The leaders of France, Germany and Italy said in a joint statement that they regretted the United States' decision to withdraw from the accord, but affirmed "our strongest commitment" to implement its measures and encouraged "all our partners to speed up their action to combat climate change."While President Trump said the United States would be willing to rejoin the accord if it could obtain more favorable terms, the three European leaders said the agreement cannot be renegotiated, "since it is a vital instrument for our planet, societies and economics."President Emmanuel Macron of France repeated that belief in an English-language speech from the Elysee presidential palace, unprecedented from a French president in an address at home.
BERLIN — Top European leaders pledged Thursday to keep fighting against global warming as U.S. President Donald Trump announced he was pulling out of the Paris climate accord, they but rejected his suggestion that the deal could later be renegotiated.The leaders of France, Germany and Italy said in a joint statement that they regretted the United States' decision to withdraw from the accord, but affirmed "our strongest commitment" to implement its measures and encouraged "all our partners to speed up their action to combat climate change."While President Trump said the United States would be willing to rejoin the accord if it could obtain more favorable terms, the three European leaders said the agreement cannot be renegotiated, "since it is a vital instrument for our planet, societies and economics."President Emmanuel Macron of France repeated that belief in an English-language speech from the Elysee presidential palace, unprecedented from a French president in an address at home.