Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen back in federal prison
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer and fixer, Michael Cohen, was returned to federal prison, weeks after his early release to serve the remainder of his sentence at home because of the coronavirus pandemic, the federal Bureau of Prisons said Thursday.In a statement to The Associated Press, the Bureau of Prisons said Cohen had “refused the conditions of his home confinement and as a result, has been returned to a BOP facility.” His return to prison comes days after the New York Post published photos of him and his wife enjoying an outdoor meal with friends at a restaurant near his Manhattan home.Cohen, who pleaded guilty to tax evasion, campaign finance fraud and lying to Congress, had been released May 21 on furlough as part of an attempt to slow the spread of the virus in federal prisons.
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer and fixer, Michael Cohen, was returned to federal prison, weeks after his early release to serve the remainder of his sentence at home because of the coronavirus pandemic, the federal Bureau of Prisons said Thursday.In a statement to The Associated Press, the Bureau of Prisons said Cohen had “refused the conditions of his home confinement and as a result, has been returned to a BOP facility.” His return to prison comes days after the New York Post published photos of him and his wife enjoying an outdoor meal with friends at a restaurant near his Manhattan home.Cohen, who pleaded guilty to tax evasion, campaign finance fraud and lying to Congress, had been released May 21 on furlough as part of an attempt to slow the spread of the virus in federal prisons.
Black Lives Matter mural painted in front of Trump Tower in Manhattan
NEW YORK -- After a delay last week, another giant, city-funded "Black Lives Matter" mural was painted in front of Trump Tower in Midtown Manhattan on Thursday.Crews set up barriers around the section of Fifth Avenue between West 56th Street and West 57th Street.
NEW YORK -- After a delay last week, another giant, city-funded "Black Lives Matter" mural was painted in front of Trump Tower in Midtown Manhattan on Thursday.Crews set up barriers around the section of Fifth Avenue between West 56th Street and West 57th Street.
MADISON -- Gov.
Wisconsin Supreme Court OKs GOP-authored lame-duck laws
MADISON, Wis. — The conservative-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court on Thursday upheld Republican-authored lame-duck laws that stripped power from the incoming Democratic attorney general just before he took office in 2019.The court rejected arguments that the laws were unconstitutional, handing another win to Republicans who have scored multiple high-profile victories before the conservative court in recent years.The ruling marks the second time that the court has upheld the lame-duck laws passed in December 2018, just weeks before Gov.
MADISON, Wis. — The conservative-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court on Thursday upheld Republican-authored lame-duck laws that stripped power from the incoming Democratic attorney general just before he took office in 2019.The court rejected arguments that the laws were unconstitutional, handing another win to Republicans who have scored multiple high-profile victories before the conservative court in recent years.The ruling marks the second time that the court has upheld the lame-duck laws passed in December 2018, just weeks before Gov.
Court rulings keep President Trump's financial records private for now
WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court issued a mixed verdict Thursday, July 9 on demands for President Donald Trump's financial records that will keep his tax returns, banking and other documents out of the public eye for the time being.The court rejected broad arguments by President Trump’s lawyers and the Justice Department that the president is immune from investigation while he holds office or that a prosecutor must show a greater need than normal to obtain the tax records.
WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court issued a mixed verdict Thursday, July 9 on demands for President Donald Trump's financial records that will keep his tax returns, banking and other documents out of the public eye for the time being.The court rejected broad arguments by President Trump’s lawyers and the Justice Department that the president is immune from investigation while he holds office or that a prosecutor must show a greater need than normal to obtain the tax records.
Melania Trump statue in Slovenia set on fire on 4th of July; suspects sought
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia -- A wooden statue of first lady Melania Trump near her hometown in Slovenia was reportedly set on fire on the Fourth of July, prompting its removal.“I want to know why they did it,” Brad Downey, an American artist who commissioned the sculpture, told Reuters.
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia -- A wooden statue of first lady Melania Trump near her hometown in Slovenia was reportedly set on fire on the Fourth of July, prompting its removal.“I want to know why they did it,” Brad Downey, an American artist who commissioned the sculpture, told Reuters.
Health official: President Trump's rally in Oklahoma 'likely' source of virus surge
OKLAHOMA CITY — President Donald Trump's campaign rally in Tulsa in late June that drew thousands of participants and large protests "likely contributed" to a dramatic surge in new coronavirus cases, Tulsa City-County Health Department Director Dr.
OKLAHOMA CITY — President Donald Trump's campaign rally in Tulsa in late June that drew thousands of participants and large protests "likely contributed" to a dramatic surge in new coronavirus cases, Tulsa City-County Health Department Director Dr.
Wisconsin Republicans announce unemployment relief plan; 141K still waiting for benefits
MADISON -- 141,000 Wisconsinites are still waiting on their unemployment claims.
MADISON -- 141,000 Wisconsinites are still waiting on their unemployment claims.
Vindman retiring from Army, lawyer blames President Trump
WASHINGTON — Lt.
WASHINGTON — Lt.
Gov. Evers: Capitol will stay closed, state workers to wear masks
MADISON — The Wisconsin Capitol building will not reopen next week, as had been planned, and state employees will have to wear masks whenever they're working indoors to help slow the spread of the coronavirus, Gov.
MADISON — The Wisconsin Capitol building will not reopen next week, as had been planned, and state employees will have to wear masks whenever they're working indoors to help slow the spread of the coronavirus, Gov.
Kanye West no longer supports President Trump, says Joe Biden not 'special'
LOS ANGELES -- Kanye West said in an interview published early Wednesday, July 8 that he no longer supports President Donald Trump, that Joe Biden is missing the "special" factor, and that he definitely plans to run for the country’s top office in 2020.
LOS ANGELES -- Kanye West said in an interview published early Wednesday, July 8 that he no longer supports President Donald Trump, that Joe Biden is missing the "special" factor, and that he definitely plans to run for the country’s top office in 2020.
Hillary Clinton thinks she would handle coronavirus pandemic better than Pres. Trump, would beat him in November
WASHINGTON -- Former 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton believes she would have handled the coronavirus pandemic better than President Donald Trump, and that she would win if she was on the ballot this November."We wouldn't have been able to stop the pandemic at our borders the way that Trump claimed in the beginning, but we sure could have done a better job saving lives, modeling better, more responsible behavior,” she said in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter.“I don't think we necessarily should have had as deep an economic assault on livelihoods and jobs as we have,” she said. “So I know I would have done a better job."The former secretary of state lost to President Trump in 2016, but the feud between the two has dragged on long past election day.
WASHINGTON -- Former 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton believes she would have handled the coronavirus pandemic better than President Donald Trump, and that she would win if she was on the ballot this November."We wouldn't have been able to stop the pandemic at our borders the way that Trump claimed in the beginning, but we sure could have done a better job saving lives, modeling better, more responsible behavior,” she said in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter.“I don't think we necessarily should have had as deep an economic assault on livelihoods and jobs as we have,” she said. “So I know I would have done a better job."The former secretary of state lost to President Trump in 2016, but the feud between the two has dragged on long past election day.
SALEM LAKES -- Gov.
US Supreme Court OKs limiting free birth control on religious grounds
WASHINGTON — More employers who cite religious or moral grounds can decline to offer cost-free birth control coverage to their workers, the Supreme Court ruled Wednesday, upholding Trump administration rules that could leave more than 70,000 women without free contraception.The high court ruled 7-2 for the administration, which had made a policy change to allow some employers to opt out of providing the no-cost birth control required by the Obama-era health care law.
WASHINGTON — More employers who cite religious or moral grounds can decline to offer cost-free birth control coverage to their workers, the Supreme Court ruled Wednesday, upholding Trump administration rules that could leave more than 70,000 women without free contraception.The high court ruled 7-2 for the administration, which had made a policy change to allow some employers to opt out of providing the no-cost birth control required by the Obama-era health care law.
Vice President Mike Pence says CDC will issue guidance for schools
WASHINGTON — Vice President Mike Pence says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will be issuing new guidance for the reopening of schools in the fall.School districts across the country are struggling with how to safely reopen as the coronavirus continues to surge in some states.
WASHINGTON — Vice President Mike Pence says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will be issuing new guidance for the reopening of schools in the fall.School districts across the country are struggling with how to safely reopen as the coronavirus continues to surge in some states.
President Trump threatens to cut federal aid if schools don't reopen
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to withhold federal funding if schools don’t reopen in the fall, and he lashed out at federal health officials over school reopening guidelines that he says are impractical and expensive.Taking to Twitter to voice his frustration, President Trump argued that countries including Germany, Denmark and Norway have reopened schools “with no problems.” He also repeated his claim that Democrats want to keep schools closed for political reasons and not because of any risks associated with the coronavirus.“The Dems think it would be bad for them politically if U.S. schools open before the November Election,” President Trump said, “but is important for the children & families.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to withhold federal funding if schools don’t reopen in the fall, and he lashed out at federal health officials over school reopening guidelines that he says are impractical and expensive.Taking to Twitter to voice his frustration, President Trump argued that countries including Germany, Denmark and Norway have reopened schools “with no problems.” He also repeated his claim that Democrats want to keep schools closed for political reasons and not because of any risks associated with the coronavirus.“The Dems think it would be bad for them politically if U.S. schools open before the November Election,” President Trump said, “but is important for the children & families.
'Critically important:' Gov. Evers announces I-94 East-West Corridor project to move forward
MADISON -- Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON -- Wisconsin Gov.
More coronavirus stimulus checks could be on the way, but you may not qualify
WASHINGTON -- While Congress works on putting together another stimulus package as coronavirus cases continue to climb in states throughout the U.S., lawmakers appear to agree on issuing more direct payments to some American households.Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said another round of stimulus payments could be included in a potential pending package – but the income threshold might be lower.Under the CARES Act, the payments are $1,200 per adult for those with adjusted gross incomes of up to $75,000.
WASHINGTON -- While Congress works on putting together another stimulus package as coronavirus cases continue to climb in states throughout the U.S., lawmakers appear to agree on issuing more direct payments to some American households.Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said another round of stimulus payments could be included in a potential pending package – but the income threshold might be lower.Under the CARES Act, the payments are $1,200 per adult for those with adjusted gross incomes of up to $75,000.
US government launches campaign to reduce high suicide rates
WASHINGTON — The federal government launched a broad national campaign Tuesday aimed at reducing high suicide rates, urging the public to reach out to others, especially during the coronavirus pandemic, and acknowledge daily stresses in people's lives.Known as REACH, the government campaign is the core part of a $53 million, two-year effort announced by President Donald Trump to reduce suicide, particularly among veterans.Starting Wednesday, digital ads will hit the internet with the key message that “suicide is preventable” and that collective action not only by government but also by businesses, schools, nonprofits and faith-based organizations can overcome the stigma of discussing mental health and empower people to understand risk factors, stay connected with others and talk openly about problems.“Working together, we can implement this road map and end this national tragedy of suicide,” said Vice President Mike Pence’s wife, Karen Pence, a lead spokesperson for the government effort.
WASHINGTON — The federal government launched a broad national campaign Tuesday aimed at reducing high suicide rates, urging the public to reach out to others, especially during the coronavirus pandemic, and acknowledge daily stresses in people's lives.Known as REACH, the government campaign is the core part of a $53 million, two-year effort announced by President Donald Trump to reduce suicide, particularly among veterans.Starting Wednesday, digital ads will hit the internet with the key message that “suicide is preventable” and that collective action not only by government but also by businesses, schools, nonprofits and faith-based organizations can overcome the stigma of discussing mental health and empower people to understand risk factors, stay connected with others and talk openly about problems.“Working together, we can implement this road map and end this national tragedy of suicide,” said Vice President Mike Pence’s wife, Karen Pence, a lead spokesperson for the government effort.
MADISON — Gov.