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.
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.