At Mount Rushmore, President Trump digs deeper into nation's divisions
MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL, S.D. — At the foot of Mount Rushmore and on the eve of Independence Day, President Donald Trump dug deeper into America's divisions by accusing protesters who have pushed for racial justice of engaging in a “merciless campaign to wipe out our history.”The president, in remarks Friday night at the South Dakota landmark, offered a discordant tone to an electorate battered by a pandemic and seared by the recent high-profile killings of Black people.
MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL, S.D. — At the foot of Mount Rushmore and on the eve of Independence Day, President Donald Trump dug deeper into America's divisions by accusing protesters who have pushed for racial justice of engaging in a “merciless campaign to wipe out our history.”The president, in remarks Friday night at the South Dakota landmark, offered a discordant tone to an electorate battered by a pandemic and seared by the recent high-profile killings of Black people.
'We have to do more, do better:' Mayor, community leaders come together to address violence in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- One day, two press conferences.
MILWAUKEE -- One day, two press conferences.
President Trump plans fiery Mount Rushmore rally amid virus threat, protests
KEYSTONE, S.D. — President Donald Trump planned a fiery Mount Rushmore speech Friday night including denunciations of protesters he says are trying to “tear down” the nation's history.
KEYSTONE, S.D. — President Donald Trump planned a fiery Mount Rushmore speech Friday night including denunciations of protesters he says are trying to “tear down” the nation's history.
Sen. Johnson withdraws co-filed proposal to swap Columbus Day with Juneteenth as new federal holiday
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and James Lankford (R-Okla.) said Friday, July 3, that they are withdrawing a proposed amendment that sought to swap Columbus Day and Juneteenth as federal holidays.The senators initially filed the proposal on July 1.According to a news release on Sen.
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and James Lankford (R-Okla.) said Friday, July 3, that they are withdrawing a proposed amendment that sought to swap Columbus Day and Juneteenth as federal holidays.The senators initially filed the proposal on July 1.According to a news release on Sen.
New study: Hydroxychloroquine helps coronavirus patients recover
WASHINGTON -- Coronavirus patients treated with hydroxychloroquine (HCQ), as well as a combination of the malaria drug with an antibiotic, had higher survival rates than those who were not treated with the drug, a new study has found.Researchers at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit saw a "significant reduction" in mortality rates with patients who were hospitalized between March 10 and May 2 and treated with the drug compared to those who were not.
WASHINGTON -- Coronavirus patients treated with hydroxychloroquine (HCQ), as well as a combination of the malaria drug with an antibiotic, had higher survival rates than those who were not treated with the drug, a new study has found.Researchers at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit saw a "significant reduction" in mortality rates with patients who were hospitalized between March 10 and May 2 and treated with the drug compared to those who were not.
Milwaukee FPC chairman had 'mixed interest' in sex assault case, investigator says
MILWAUKEE -- An investigator hired by the Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission (FPC) revealed new details about a conflict of interest for its chairman, Steven DeVougas, at an FPC meeting on Thursday, July 2.Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said he will be taking a look at the findings, which center around whether DeVougas used his position and violated any ethical policy.
MILWAUKEE -- An investigator hired by the Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission (FPC) revealed new details about a conflict of interest for its chairman, Steven DeVougas, at an FPC meeting on Thursday, July 2.Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said he will be taking a look at the findings, which center around whether DeVougas used his position and violated any ethical policy.
Senate passes resolution, introduced by Sen. Baldwin, to designate August as Women's Suffrage Month
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate on Thursday, July 2, passed a bipartisan resolution introduced by Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Susan Collins (R-ME), together with all the female senators, designating this August as National Women’s Suffrage Month.2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, which granted American women the right to vote.
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate on Thursday, July 2, passed a bipartisan resolution introduced by Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Susan Collins (R-ME), together with all the female senators, designating this August as National Women’s Suffrage Month.2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, which granted American women the right to vote.
Sen. Johnson co-files amendment to replace Columbus Day with Juneteenth as new federal holiday
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens.
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens.
Herman Cain treated in hospital for COVID-19 after attending President Trump rally
WASHINGTON — 2012 GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain is being treated for the coronavirus at an Atlanta-area hospital, according to a statement posted on his Twitter account Thursday.It's not clear when or where Cain was infected, but he was hospitalized less than two weeks after attending President Donald Trump's campaign rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
WASHINGTON — 2012 GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain is being treated for the coronavirus at an Atlanta-area hospital, according to a statement posted on his Twitter account Thursday.It's not clear when or where Cain was infected, but he was hospitalized less than two weeks after attending President Donald Trump's campaign rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
NASCAR's Corey LaJoie to run 'Trump 2020' paint scheme at Brickyard 400
INDIANAPOLIS -- NASCAR Cup Series driver Corey LaJoie will run the No. 32 car with a “Trump 2020” paint scheme during Sunday’s Brickyard 400 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.Patriots of America, a political action committee supporting President Donald Trump’s reelection bid, is sponsoring Go Fas Racing’s No. 32 car for nine races through NASCAR’s 2020 season.
INDIANAPOLIS -- NASCAR Cup Series driver Corey LaJoie will run the No. 32 car with a “Trump 2020” paint scheme during Sunday’s Brickyard 400 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.Patriots of America, a political action committee supporting President Donald Trump’s reelection bid, is sponsoring Go Fas Racing’s No. 32 car for nine races through NASCAR’s 2020 season.
US unemployment falls to 11%, 4.8 million jobs added in June, with new shutdowns underway
WASHINGTON — U.S. unemployment fell to 11.1% in June as the economy added a solid 4.8 million jobs, the government reported Thursday, July 2.
WASHINGTON — U.S. unemployment fell to 11.1% in June as the economy added a solid 4.8 million jobs, the government reported Thursday, July 2.
President Trump says he looks like Lone Ranger in a mask and likes it
WASHINGTON — After long resisting wearing a mask in public, President Donald Trump said Wednesday he thinks it makes him look like the Lone Ranger — and he likes it.“I’m all for masks.
WASHINGTON — After long resisting wearing a mask in public, President Donald Trump said Wednesday he thinks it makes him look like the Lone Ranger — and he likes it.“I’m all for masks.
'People have seen me wearing one:' President Trump says he's 'all for' masks amid COVID-19
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump has been criticized by politicians for not wearing a mask in public, but he told FOX Business’ Blake Burman on Wednesday he has worn one in the past and the only reason he doesn’t wear one more often is because everyone gets tested before meeting with him.“I would.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump has been criticized by politicians for not wearing a mask in public, but he told FOX Business’ Blake Burman on Wednesday he has worn one in the past and the only reason he doesn’t wear one more often is because everyone gets tested before meeting with him.“I would.
The history-making moments that have happened so far in 2020 — and we’re only halfway through
CINCINNATI -- Remember when the president of the United States was facing two articles of impeachment and later acquitted by the Senate?
CINCINNATI -- Remember when the president of the United States was facing two articles of impeachment and later acquitted by the Senate?
Ex-Bush officials launch super PAC backing Joe Biden over President Trump
WASHINGTON — A group of former George W.
WASHINGTON — A group of former George W.
President Trump supports stimulus payments larger than $1,200 in next bill
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump supports another round of economic impact payments to individuals, he told FOX Business on Wednesday, July 1.President Trump told FOX Business’ Blake Burman that he supported the measure as part of another stimulus package, so long as it “done properly.”“I support actually larger numbers than the Democrats, but it’s got to be done properly,” President Trump said. “I want the money getting to people to be larger so they can spend it.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump supports another round of economic impact payments to individuals, he told FOX Business on Wednesday, July 1.President Trump told FOX Business’ Blake Burman that he supported the measure as part of another stimulus package, so long as it “done properly.”“I support actually larger numbers than the Democrats, but it’s got to be done properly,” President Trump said. “I want the money getting to people to be larger so they can spend it.
President Trump vows to veto defense bill to keep Confederate base names
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is vowing to veto a massive defense bill to keep military bases such as Fort Bragg named after Confederate officers, swimming against sentiment in his own party and imperiling a 3% pay raise for the troops.President Trump took to Twitter late Tuesday to threaten a veto of a $741 billion annual Pentagon authorization bill because it would require a host of military bases named after Confederate figures to be renamed within three years.President Trump rival Sen.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is vowing to veto a massive defense bill to keep military bases such as Fort Bragg named after Confederate officers, swimming against sentiment in his own party and imperiling a 3% pay raise for the troops.President Trump took to Twitter late Tuesday to threaten a veto of a $741 billion annual Pentagon authorization bill because it would require a host of military bases named after Confederate figures to be renamed within three years.President Trump rival Sen.
'Listener-in-Chief:' Thompson takes office as UW System president, seeks feedback from community
MADISON, Wis.—Former Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON, Wis.—Former Wisconsin Gov.
Milwaukee enters Phase 4 of COVID-19 reopening plan; health order to be enforced
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee will move into Phase 4 of its COVID-19 reopening plan at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1 as the state sees its largest increases in the coronavirus since May.As Fourth of July weekend approaches, the City of Milwaukee celebrates an independence day of its own, though the move to Phase 4 comes with restrictions.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee will move into Phase 4 of its COVID-19 reopening plan at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1 as the state sees its largest increases in the coronavirus since May.As Fourth of July weekend approaches, the City of Milwaukee celebrates an independence day of its own, though the move to Phase 4 comes with restrictions.
With hole in election leadership, Milwaukee mayor says voting restrictions rulings add more challenges
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said Milwaukee's election plans were turned upside down by an appeals court ruling Monday, June 29 changing Wisconsin's elections -- adding more challenges with a hole in Milwaukee election leadership.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said Milwaukee's election plans were turned upside down by an appeals court ruling Monday, June 29 changing Wisconsin's elections -- adding more challenges with a hole in Milwaukee election leadership.