AG Jeff Sessions clarifies testimony on Russia, says he was honest
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Monday, March 6th clarified his confirmation hearing testimony to acknowledge having spoken twice last year with the Russian ambassador, but he said he stood by his earlier remarks as an honest and correct answer to a question.The filing amends testimony Sessions gave under oath in January when he said he did not have communication with Russians.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Monday, March 6th clarified his confirmation hearing testimony to acknowledge having spoken twice last year with the Russian ambassador, but he said he stood by his earlier remarks as an honest and correct answer to a question.The filing amends testimony Sessions gave under oath in January when he said he did not have communication with Russians.
President Trump seeks answers on his own wiretap mystery
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- If President Donald Trump wants to know whether he was the subject of surveillance by the U.S. government, he may be uniquely positioned to get an answer.A series of weekend tweets by the president focused public attention on intelligence collection efforts long shrouded in secrecy.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- If President Donald Trump wants to know whether he was the subject of surveillance by the U.S. government, he may be uniquely positioned to get an answer.A series of weekend tweets by the president focused public attention on intelligence collection efforts long shrouded in secrecy.
Congress to probe President Trump wiretap claim, FBI disputes it
WASHINGTON — Key members of Congress say they will honor President Donald Trump's request to investigate his unsubstantiated claim that Barack Obama overstepped his authority as president and had President Trump's telephones tapped during the election campaign.
WASHINGTON — Key members of Congress say they will honor President Donald Trump's request to investigate his unsubstantiated claim that Barack Obama overstepped his authority as president and had President Trump's telephones tapped during the election campaign.
Pres. Trump seeks Congress' help on Pres. Obama wiretap claim; FBI asks DOJ to dispute it
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump turned to Congress on Sunday, March 5th for help finding evidence to support his unsubstantiated claim that former President Barack Obama had President Trump's telephones tapped during the election.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump turned to Congress on Sunday, March 5th for help finding evidence to support his unsubstantiated claim that former President Barack Obama had President Trump's telephones tapped during the election.
Mayor Barrett mum about President Trump's potential Great Lakes cuts
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett refused to answer a question from FOX6 on Sunday, March 5th about a report that President Donald Trump intends to make major cuts to Great Lakes restoration efforts.“We’ll have more to say on that next week,” said Jodie Tabak, the mayor’s spokeswoman, shutting down the question.“We’ll absolutely have a lot more to say on that, OK?” Barrett said, before answering questions about his annual State of the City address, which is scheduled for Monday.The Trump's administration is considering whether to dramatically cut annual funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative from $300 million to just $10 million, the Detroit Free Press reported last week.It’s not clear why Barrett was unwilling to answer the question.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett refused to answer a question from FOX6 on Sunday, March 5th about a report that President Donald Trump intends to make major cuts to Great Lakes restoration efforts.“We’ll have more to say on that next week,” said Jodie Tabak, the mayor’s spokeswoman, shutting down the question.“We’ll absolutely have a lot more to say on that, OK?” Barrett said, before answering questions about his annual State of the City address, which is scheduled for Monday.The Trump's administration is considering whether to dramatically cut annual funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative from $300 million to just $10 million, the Detroit Free Press reported last week.It’s not clear why Barrett was unwilling to answer the question.
House intel panel to probe President Trump's allegations President Obama wiretapped Trump Tower
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- House Intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes says President Donald Trump's allegations that President Barack Obama's administration wiretapped Trump Tower last year will become part of his panel's investigation.President Trump has offered no evidence or details to support his claim, and President Obama's spokesman has denied it.The California Republican says in a statement his committee "will make inquiries into whether the government was conducting surveillance activities on any political party's campaign officials or surrogates."The committee was already investigating Russian interference in the presidential election.Without offering evidence, President Trump claimed in a series of Saturday, March 4th tweets that former President Barack Obama had telephones at Trump Tower wiretapped.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- House Intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes says President Donald Trump's allegations that President Barack Obama's administration wiretapped Trump Tower last year will become part of his panel's investigation.President Trump has offered no evidence or details to support his claim, and President Obama's spokesman has denied it.The California Republican says in a statement his committee "will make inquiries into whether the government was conducting surveillance activities on any political party's campaign officials or surrogates."The committee was already investigating Russian interference in the presidential election.Without offering evidence, President Trump claimed in a series of Saturday, March 4th tweets that former President Barack Obama had telephones at Trump Tower wiretapped.
Pres. Trump takes to Twitter, accuses Pres. Obama of wiretapping him
PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump is accusing former President Barack Obama of having Trump's telephones "wire tapped" during last year's election, but the president isn't offering any evidence or saying what prompted the allegation.Pres.
PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump is accusing former President Barack Obama of having Trump's telephones "wire tapped" during last year's election, but the president isn't offering any evidence or saying what prompted the allegation.Pres.
Members of Congress urge Pres. Trump to release Asian carp report
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Three members of Congress are urging President Donald Trump to break a logjam on preventing Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes.The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was scheduled this week to release a draft report on strengthening defenses against the carp at a lock-and-dam complex near Chicago.
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Three members of Congress are urging President Donald Trump to break a logjam on preventing Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes.The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was scheduled this week to release a draft report on strengthening defenses against the carp at a lock-and-dam complex near Chicago.
Vice President Pence zeroes in on health care, economy during visit to Janesville
JANESVILLE — Vice President Mike Pence spoke to an invitation-only crowd of Blain's Farm and Fleet distribution center employees on Friday, March 4th.
JANESVILLE — Vice President Mike Pence spoke to an invitation-only crowd of Blain's Farm and Fleet distribution center employees on Friday, March 4th.
"We've been presented with no evidence:" Speaker Paul Ryan, Senator Ron Johnson defend AG Jeff Sessions
MILWAUKEE -- Lawmakers were clamoring for Attorney General Jeff Sessions to recuse himself from an investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
MILWAUKEE -- Lawmakers were clamoring for Attorney General Jeff Sessions to recuse himself from an investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
AG Jeff Sessions will recuse himself from investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election
WASHINGTON — Under growing pressure from Democrats and Republicans alike, Attorney General Jeff Sessions agreed Thursday, March 2nd to recuse himself from an investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
WASHINGTON — Under growing pressure from Democrats and Republicans alike, Attorney General Jeff Sessions agreed Thursday, March 2nd to recuse himself from an investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
President Trump says he has "total" confidence in Attorney General Jeff Sessions
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump says he has "total" confidence in Attorney General Jeff Sessions as calls mount for the attorney general to resign or recuse himself over his contact with a Russian envoy.President Trump made the comment in Newport News Thursday, March 2nd.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump says he has "total" confidence in Attorney General Jeff Sessions as calls mount for the attorney general to resign or recuse himself over his contact with a Russian envoy.President Trump made the comment in Newport News Thursday, March 2nd.
President Trump mentions Harley-Davidson in tariff argument during joint address to Congress
MADISON — A spokeswoman for motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson says the company is open to trade policies that address barriers to international growth.
MADISON — A spokeswoman for motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson says the company is open to trade policies that address barriers to international growth.
Nielsen: Nearly 48 million watched President Trump's address to Congress
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump's first major address to the Congress and the nation was seen by an estimated 47.4 million people.The Nielsen company said Wednesday, March 1st that President Trump's audience couldn't quite match the first such speech by predecessor Barack Obama, who drew an audience of 52.4 million in 2009.Fox News Channel had the biggest audience for President Trump's speech Tuesday night, with 10.8 million viewers.
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump's first major address to the Congress and the nation was seen by an estimated 47.4 million people.The Nielsen company said Wednesday, March 1st that President Trump's audience couldn't quite match the first such speech by predecessor Barack Obama, who drew an audience of 52.4 million in 2009.Fox News Channel had the biggest audience for President Trump's speech Tuesday night, with 10.8 million viewers.
Officials: New President Trump order drops Iraq from travel ban list
WASHINGTON — U.S. officials say President Donald Trump's new immigration order will remove Iraq from the list of countries whose citizens face a temporary U.S. travel ban.Four officials say the administration's decision follows pressure from the Pentagon and State Department.
WASHINGTON — U.S. officials say President Donald Trump's new immigration order will remove Iraq from the list of countries whose citizens face a temporary U.S. travel ban.Four officials say the administration's decision follows pressure from the Pentagon and State Department.
