Coalition protecting Muslim, immigrant and refugee rights gather in Greenfield
MILWAUKEE -- A number of individuals representing local Muslim, immigrant, refugee, interfaith and civil rights organizations gave their reaction to President Trump’s ban on travel to the United States Monday, January 30th in Greenfield.The order signed Friday evening, stops people from Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia or Yemen, from entering the United States for 90 days.
MILWAUKEE -- A number of individuals representing local Muslim, immigrant, refugee, interfaith and civil rights organizations gave their reaction to President Trump’s ban on travel to the United States Monday, January 30th in Greenfield.The order signed Friday evening, stops people from Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia or Yemen, from entering the United States for 90 days.
President Trump to deliver speech on economy in Milwaukee on Thursday
MADISON — President Donald Trump is planning to deliver a speech on the economy in Milwaukee on Thursday.The White House confirmed the planned visit on Monday, which comes two weeks into Trump's presidency.
MADISON — President Donald Trump is planning to deliver a speech on the economy in Milwaukee on Thursday.The White House confirmed the planned visit on Monday, which comes two weeks into Trump's presidency.
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How President Trump's travel ban affects green card holders and dual citizens
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump's immigration executive order set off mass confusion at airports and even the agencies in charge of implementing it.One key question for many is how the order will affect US green card holders and people who hold dual citizenship with a President Trump approved country and one of the seven banned nations.Adding to the confusion, President Trump administration officials seemed to at times contradict themselves during appearances on Sunday news shows.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump's immigration executive order set off mass confusion at airports and even the agencies in charge of implementing it.One key question for many is how the order will affect US green card holders and people who hold dual citizenship with a President Trump approved country and one of the seven banned nations.Adding to the confusion, President Trump administration officials seemed to at times contradict themselves during appearances on Sunday news shows.
Interfaith gathering held in Milwaukee in response to Pres. Trump's executive order on immigration
MILWAUKEE -- Members of a mosque in Milwaukee held a special interfaith event on Sunday, January 29th.The gathering at Humboldt Park was in response to President Donald Trump's immigration ban.President Trump's executive order bars citizens from Iraq, Syria, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen from entering the U.S. for the next 90 days.Judges from New York to Seattle have granted limited relief for citizens of the seven Muslim-majority countries who have already arrived in the US (or are in the air) with a valid visa or green card, blocking their deportation from the country (for now).Advocacy groups say they plan to file additional lawsuits in the days to come challenging the constitutionality of the order as whole.Here in Milwaukee's Humboldt Park, organizers invited faith leaders in the area to share peaceful teachings from their religions.Leaders also talked about Milwaukee and how they can help bring peace to the city.
MILWAUKEE -- Members of a mosque in Milwaukee held a special interfaith event on Sunday, January 29th.The gathering at Humboldt Park was in response to President Donald Trump's immigration ban.President Trump's executive order bars citizens from Iraq, Syria, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen from entering the U.S. for the next 90 days.Judges from New York to Seattle have granted limited relief for citizens of the seven Muslim-majority countries who have already arrived in the US (or are in the air) with a valid visa or green card, blocking their deportation from the country (for now).Advocacy groups say they plan to file additional lawsuits in the days to come challenging the constitutionality of the order as whole.Here in Milwaukee's Humboldt Park, organizers invited faith leaders in the area to share peaceful teachings from their religions.Leaders also talked about Milwaukee and how they can help bring peace to the city.
What immigrants need to know about President Donald Trump's immigration order
Amid the confusion over President Donald Trump's executive order limiting immigration, immigrants -- those living in the United States and those wanting to travel here -- are understandably worried.Here are some things you need to know:How do I know if it affects me?For now, President Trump's executive order affects citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries.They are: Iraq, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen.
Amid the confusion over President Donald Trump's executive order limiting immigration, immigrants -- those living in the United States and those wanting to travel here -- are understandably worried.Here are some things you need to know:How do I know if it affects me?For now, President Trump's executive order affects citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries.They are: Iraq, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen.
"Blatant discrimination:" Milwaukee protesters condemn President Trump's immigration ban
MILWAUKEE -- Hundreds protest President Donald Trump's order to keep people from entering the United States from several Middle Eastern countries on Saturday, January 28th.
MILWAUKEE -- Hundreds protest President Donald Trump's order to keep people from entering the United States from several Middle Eastern countries on Saturday, January 28th.
President Donald Trump signs executive actions on lobbying, ISIS, NSC
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is imposing a lifetime ban on administration officials lobbying for foreign governments, and a five-year ban for other lobbying.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is imposing a lifetime ban on administration officials lobbying for foreign governments, and a five-year ban for other lobbying.
"It's not for anybody's pocket:" Local business voices concern over possible 20% tax on Mexican imports
MILWAUKEE -- Earlier this week, the Trump Administration floated the idea of paying for a southern border wall with the revenue generated from a 20 percent tax on imports from Mexico.
MILWAUKEE -- Earlier this week, the Trump Administration floated the idea of paying for a southern border wall with the revenue generated from a 20 percent tax on imports from Mexico.
Mayor Barrett: Milwaukee is not a sanctuary city, but immigrants will not be persecuted here
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is joining the discussion on immigration enforcement.On Wednesday, January 25th, Pres.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is joining the discussion on immigration enforcement.On Wednesday, January 25th, Pres.
Pres. Trump supporter leaves Washington waitress $450 tip, message of unity
WASHINGTON -- Following a hostile election, one waitress in Washington, D.C. received a $450 tip with a note promoting unity from a President Donald Trump supporter who attended his inauguration.On Monday, January 23rd, Rosalyn Harris began her shift at Busboys & Poets, WUSA reports.
WASHINGTON -- Following a hostile election, one waitress in Washington, D.C. received a $450 tip with a note promoting unity from a President Donald Trump supporter who attended his inauguration.On Monday, January 23rd, Rosalyn Harris began her shift at Busboys & Poets, WUSA reports.
Uber CEO defends Trump relationship to employees
NEW YORK -- Uber's CEO drove home a simple message to employees this week: We must work with President Trump.At the company's weekly all hands meeting, CEO Travis Kalanick addressed concerns about his working relationship with Trump by claiming it's necessary in order to fulfill Uber's mission of improving global transportation."We'll partner with anyone in the world as long they're about making transportation in cities better, creating job opportunities, making it easier to get around, getting pollution out of the air and traffic off the streets," Kalanick told employees."It's about the leaders we have to work with around the world, not just here in the United States but everywhere," he added. "And being optimistic -- asking can we make urban mobility better?"The remarks were first reported by Business Insider and confirmed to CNNMoney by Matthew Wing, a spokesman for Uber.Uber, like other tech companies, is facing some pushback from the generally liberal Silicon Valley community over its relationship with the incoming administration.On Inauguration Day, protestors stood in front of Uber's San Francisco office holding a sign that read: "Uber collaborates with Trump."Kalanick is one of several tech executives to join Trump's business advisory group.
NEW YORK -- Uber's CEO drove home a simple message to employees this week: We must work with President Trump.At the company's weekly all hands meeting, CEO Travis Kalanick addressed concerns about his working relationship with Trump by claiming it's necessary in order to fulfill Uber's mission of improving global transportation."We'll partner with anyone in the world as long they're about making transportation in cities better, creating job opportunities, making it easier to get around, getting pollution out of the air and traffic off the streets," Kalanick told employees."It's about the leaders we have to work with around the world, not just here in the United States but everywhere," he added. "And being optimistic -- asking can we make urban mobility better?"The remarks were first reported by Business Insider and confirmed to CNNMoney by Matthew Wing, a spokesman for Uber.Uber, like other tech companies, is facing some pushback from the generally liberal Silicon Valley community over its relationship with the incoming administration.On Inauguration Day, protestors stood in front of Uber's San Francisco office holding a sign that read: "Uber collaborates with Trump."Kalanick is one of several tech executives to join Trump's business advisory group.
Retired Wisconsin brewery head Jake Leinenkugel joining Pres. Trump's administration
CHIPPEWA FALLS — The retired head of the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co.
CHIPPEWA FALLS — The retired head of the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co.
President Trump institutes "media blackout" at EPA; bars staff from awarding contracts, grants
President Donald Trump's administration has instituted a media blackout at the Environmental Protection Agency and barred staff from awarding any new contracts or grants.Emails sent to EPA staff since President Trump's inauguration on Friday, January 20th and reviewed by The Associated Press detailed the specific prohibitions banning press releases, blog updates or posts to the agency's social media accounts.President Trump's administration has also ordered a "temporary suspension" of all new business activities at the department, including issuing task orders or work assignments to EPA contractors.
President Donald Trump's administration has instituted a media blackout at the Environmental Protection Agency and barred staff from awarding any new contracts or grants.Emails sent to EPA staff since President Trump's inauguration on Friday, January 20th and reviewed by The Associated Press detailed the specific prohibitions banning press releases, blog updates or posts to the agency's social media accounts.President Trump's administration has also ordered a "temporary suspension" of all new business activities at the department, including issuing task orders or work assignments to EPA contractors.
President Trump signs executive actions to advance approval of Keystone XL, Dakota Access pipelines
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday, January 24th signed executive actions to advance approval of the Keystone XL and Dakota Access oil pipelines.The decision to advance the pipelines cast aside efforts by President Barack Obama's administration to block construction of the two pipelines, while making good on one of President Trump's campaign promises.As he signed the documents Tuesday in the Oval Office, President Trump also vowed to "renegotiate some of the terms" of the Keystone bill and said he would then seek to "get that pipeline built."President Trump also issued executive actions declaring oil pipelines built in the US should built with US materials, streamlining the regulatory process for pipeline construction and shortening the environmental review process.President Trump during his campaign said he would streamline the approval of the Keystone XL pipeline, which was stalled for years in the Obama administration until Obama denied approval for the pipeline's construction altogether in November 2015.And President Trump said for the first time in December that he supported construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline, which stalled last year amid protests opposing its construction on Native American lands.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday, January 24th signed executive actions to advance approval of the Keystone XL and Dakota Access oil pipelines.The decision to advance the pipelines cast aside efforts by President Barack Obama's administration to block construction of the two pipelines, while making good on one of President Trump's campaign promises.As he signed the documents Tuesday in the Oval Office, President Trump also vowed to "renegotiate some of the terms" of the Keystone bill and said he would then seek to "get that pipeline built."President Trump also issued executive actions declaring oil pipelines built in the US should built with US materials, streamlining the regulatory process for pipeline construction and shortening the environmental review process.President Trump during his campaign said he would streamline the approval of the Keystone XL pipeline, which was stalled for years in the Obama administration until Obama denied approval for the pipeline's construction altogether in November 2015.And President Trump said for the first time in December that he supported construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline, which stalled last year amid protests opposing its construction on Native American lands.
Trump presidency evokes uncertainty in job-seeking millennials
By Jana KasperkevicJames Thomas is trying to start 2017 with a sense of optimism.
By Jana KasperkevicJames Thomas is trying to start 2017 with a sense of optimism.
SNL writer suspended indefinitely for tweet that ridiculed 10-year-old Barron Trump
NEW YORK – A writer for "Saturday Night Live" has been suspended for a tweet that ridiculed Barron Trump, the youngest son of President Donald Trump.The "SNL" writer, Katie Rich, has been suspended indefinitely, according to a person familiar with the situation.NBC, which airs "SNL," had no comment on the suspension.During Trump's inauguration on Friday, Rich sent out a tweet that mocked Barron Trump, who is 10 years old.
NEW YORK – A writer for "Saturday Night Live" has been suspended for a tweet that ridiculed Barron Trump, the youngest son of President Donald Trump.The "SNL" writer, Katie Rich, has been suspended indefinitely, according to a person familiar with the situation.NBC, which airs "SNL," had no comment on the suspension.During Trump's inauguration on Friday, Rich sent out a tweet that mocked Barron Trump, who is 10 years old.