MADISON — Gov.
States jockey to host RNC, President Trump as he accepts GOP nomination
WASHINGTON — Several states are vying to host President Donald Trump when he accepts his party’s nomination later this year, after President Trump officially pulled the plug on North Carolina because of the state's concerns over the coronavirus.Nashville, Tennessee, and several cities in Florida are among those said to be in the running.
WASHINGTON — Several states are vying to host President Donald Trump when he accepts his party’s nomination later this year, after President Trump officially pulled the plug on North Carolina because of the state's concerns over the coronavirus.Nashville, Tennessee, and several cities in Florida are among those said to be in the running.
Obama speaks on George Floyd protests, urges mayors to review use-of-force policies with communities
WASHINGTON -- While speaking on the ongoing protests in the wake of the death of George Floyd, former President Barack Obama urged “every mayor in this country to review your use-of-force policies with members of your community and commit to report on planned reforms.”Obama highlighted how most of the needed reforms take place on the local level, while urging the nation to use current momentum drawn from the protests to drive effective change.“We have seen in the last several weeks, last few months, the kind of epic changes and events in our country that are as profound as anything I’ve seen in my lifetime,“ Obama said.“All of us have been feeling pain, uncertainty and disruption, some folks have been feeling it more than others,” the president said, noting that the nation grieves with he family of Floyd, who died during an encounter with Minneapolis police on May 25.The former president said he and the nation are grateful for members of law enforcement “who share dreams of reforming police.”Obama reminded viewers of the forum, “As we’re confronting the particular act of violence that led to those losses, our nation and the world is still in the midst of a global pandemic that has exposed vulnerabilities of our health care system.”He also said younger individuals have a profound ability to create change, highlighting how noted civil rights leaders, as well as those of the forefront of other social causes throughout history, were younger people.“Sometimes when I feel despair, I just see what’s happening with young people across the country...
WASHINGTON -- While speaking on the ongoing protests in the wake of the death of George Floyd, former President Barack Obama urged “every mayor in this country to review your use-of-force policies with members of your community and commit to report on planned reforms.”Obama highlighted how most of the needed reforms take place on the local level, while urging the nation to use current momentum drawn from the protests to drive effective change.“We have seen in the last several weeks, last few months, the kind of epic changes and events in our country that are as profound as anything I’ve seen in my lifetime,“ Obama said.“All of us have been feeling pain, uncertainty and disruption, some folks have been feeling it more than others,” the president said, noting that the nation grieves with he family of Floyd, who died during an encounter with Minneapolis police on May 25.The former president said he and the nation are grateful for members of law enforcement “who share dreams of reforming police.”Obama reminded viewers of the forum, “As we’re confronting the particular act of violence that led to those losses, our nation and the world is still in the midst of a global pandemic that has exposed vulnerabilities of our health care system.”He also said younger individuals have a profound ability to create change, highlighting how noted civil rights leaders, as well as those of the forefront of other social causes throughout history, were younger people.“Sometimes when I feel despair, I just see what’s happening with young people across the country...
ACLU files lawsuit against Trump administration regarding removal of protesters
WASHINGTON - The American Civil Liberties Union and others have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging officials violated the civil rights of protesters who were forcefully removed from a park near the White House by police using chemical agents before President Donald Trump walked to a nearby church to take a photo.The lawsuit was filed Thursday in federal court in Washington.
WASHINGTON - The American Civil Liberties Union and others have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging officials violated the civil rights of protesters who were forcefully removed from a park near the White House by police using chemical agents before President Donald Trump walked to a nearby church to take a photo.The lawsuit was filed Thursday in federal court in Washington.
Gov. Evers defends decision to deploy National Guard
MADISON — Gov.
MADISON — Gov.
Mayor: Milwaukee bars/restaurants can reopen at 25% capacity Friday
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Thursday, June 4 announced Milwaukee bars and restaurants may reopen at 25% capacity starting Friday, June 5 amid the coronavirus pandemic.Bars and restaurants were forced to close to dine-in customers in March -- and have been limited to pickup and delivery service only.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Thursday, June 4 announced Milwaukee bars and restaurants may reopen at 25% capacity starting Friday, June 5 amid the coronavirus pandemic.Bars and restaurants were forced to close to dine-in customers in March -- and have been limited to pickup and delivery service only.
Ex-defense chief Mattis rips President Trump for dividing Americans amid protests
WASHINGTON — In an extraordinary rebuke, former defense secretary Jim Mattis on Wednesday denounced President Donald Trump's heavy-handed use of military force to quell protests and said his former boss was setting up a “false conflict" between the military and civilian society.“I have watched this week's unfolding events, angry and appalled,” Mattis wrote.The criticism was all the more remarkable because Mattis has generally kept a low profile since retiring as defense secretary in December 2018 to protest President Trump's Syria policy.
WASHINGTON — In an extraordinary rebuke, former defense secretary Jim Mattis on Wednesday denounced President Donald Trump's heavy-handed use of military force to quell protests and said his former boss was setting up a “false conflict" between the military and civilian society.“I have watched this week's unfolding events, angry and appalled,” Mattis wrote.The criticism was all the more remarkable because Mattis has generally kept a low profile since retiring as defense secretary in December 2018 to protest President Trump's Syria policy.
Attorney: 'Steven Avery has tested positive for COVID-19'
MANITOWOC -- Steven Avery has tested positive for COVID-19, his attorney confirmed Wednesday, June 3 on social media.Kathleen Zellner wrote on Twitter: "It is true that Steven Avery has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus —he will fully recover.
MANITOWOC -- Steven Avery has tested positive for COVID-19, his attorney confirmed Wednesday, June 3 on social media.Kathleen Zellner wrote on Twitter: "It is true that Steven Avery has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus —he will fully recover.
UW president requests special session to address funding
MADISON — University of Wisconsin President Ray Cross asked Gov.
MADISON — University of Wisconsin President Ray Cross asked Gov.
Defense secretary breaks with President Trump, opposes using military for protests
WASHINGTON — Breaking with President Donald Trump, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Wednesday he opposes using military forces for law enforcement in containing current street protests.Esper said the Insurrection Act, which would allow President Trump to use active-duty military for law enforcement in containing street protests, should be invoked in the United States “only in the most urgent and dire of situations." He declared, “We are not in one of those situations now.”Invoking the Insurrection Act has been discussed as President Trump has talked about using the military to quell violent protests in U.S. cities.
WASHINGTON — Breaking with President Donald Trump, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Wednesday he opposes using military forces for law enforcement in containing current street protests.Esper said the Insurrection Act, which would allow President Trump to use active-duty military for law enforcement in containing street protests, should be invoked in the United States “only in the most urgent and dire of situations." He declared, “We are not in one of those situations now.”Invoking the Insurrection Act has been discussed as President Trump has talked about using the military to quell violent protests in U.S. cities.
George Floyd family attorney says Joe Biden to attend funeral
MINNEAPOLIS -- The attorney for George Floyd’s family said Tuesday that former Vice President Joe Biden is expected to attend the funeral service next week in Houston, Texas for the Minneapolis man who died in police custody.Ben Crump, the attorney for Floyd’s family, announced details of Floyd’s memorial services—one set in Minneapolis this Thursday, North Carolina on Saturday, and Houston on Monday--during an interview with "Team Roc" on Tuesday.Crump said that the funeral will be in Houston next Tuesday at 11 a.m.“We understand that Vice President Biden will be in attendance,” Crump said Tuesday.The Biden campaign did not immediately respond to Fox News’ request for comment on whether the former vice president will attend the service in Texas.Biden has spoken out numerous times since Floyd’s death last week, and called the protests in response to his death “a wake-up call for our nation.”Biden, over the weekend, said the protests and riots that have broken out across the nation over the past several days “have laid bare that we are a nation furious at injustice.”“Protesting such brutality is right and necessary.
MINNEAPOLIS -- The attorney for George Floyd’s family said Tuesday that former Vice President Joe Biden is expected to attend the funeral service next week in Houston, Texas for the Minneapolis man who died in police custody.Ben Crump, the attorney for Floyd’s family, announced details of Floyd’s memorial services—one set in Minneapolis this Thursday, North Carolina on Saturday, and Houston on Monday--during an interview with "Team Roc" on Tuesday.Crump said that the funeral will be in Houston next Tuesday at 11 a.m.“We understand that Vice President Biden will be in attendance,” Crump said Tuesday.The Biden campaign did not immediately respond to Fox News’ request for comment on whether the former vice president will attend the service in Texas.Biden has spoken out numerous times since Floyd’s death last week, and called the protests in response to his death “a wake-up call for our nation.”Biden, over the weekend, said the protests and riots that have broken out across the nation over the past several days “have laid bare that we are a nation furious at injustice.”“Protesting such brutality is right and necessary.
Biden sweeps all 7 of Tuesday's presidential primaries
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Joe Biden has scored a clean sweep of the seven states conducting Democratic presidential primaries on Tuesday, not at all a surprise given that the presumptive Democratic nominee has no active opposition.Yet the delegate haul is important to Biden’s goal of gaining enough delegates to claim the Democratic nomination before the party’s summer convention.
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Joe Biden has scored a clean sweep of the seven states conducting Democratic presidential primaries on Tuesday, not at all a surprise given that the presumptive Democratic nominee has no active opposition.Yet the delegate haul is important to Biden’s goal of gaining enough delegates to claim the Democratic nomination before the party’s summer convention.
DC Episcopal bishop: 'I am outraged' by President Trump church visit
WASHINGTON -- The bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington sharply criticized President Donald Trump for staging a visit to the historic St.
WASHINGTON -- The bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington sharply criticized President Donald Trump for staging a visit to the historic St.
Report: Wisconsin wages, income should rebound in 2021
MADISON — Wisconsin's income levels and wages should rebound next year after the coronavirus pandemic crippled the state's economy, according to a report Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin's income levels and wages should rebound next year after the coronavirus pandemic crippled the state's economy, according to a report Gov.
Former Gov. Walker tweets support for President Trump 'having the guts' to walk to DC church
MILWAUKEE -- Former Wisconsin Gov.
MILWAUKEE -- Former Wisconsin Gov.
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Biden: President Trump 'consumed' by ego, not leading during crisis
PHILADELPHIA — Joe Biden on Tuesday blistered President Donald Trump a day after police drove back peaceful protesters near the White House so President Trump could pose with a Bible before a damaged church.
PHILADELPHIA — Joe Biden on Tuesday blistered President Donald Trump a day after police drove back peaceful protesters near the White House so President Trump could pose with a Bible before a damaged church.
Mayor again calls for firing of Officer Mattioli, facing homicide charge in Joel Acevedo's death
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Monday, June 1 renewed his call for the firing of Milwaukee Police Officer Michael Mattioli, facing a charge of first-degree reckless homicide in connection with the death of Joel Acevedo following a fight inside Mattioli's home near 45th Street and W.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Monday, June 1 renewed his call for the firing of Milwaukee Police Officer Michael Mattioli, facing a charge of first-degree reckless homicide in connection with the death of Joel Acevedo following a fight inside Mattioli's home near 45th Street and W.
President Trump threatens to deploy United States military unless states halt violent protests
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump delivered remarks in the Rose Garden Monday evening after deriding many governors as “weak” and demanded tougher crackdowns on burning and stealing among some demonstrations in the aftermath of violent protests in dozens of American cities.President Trump spoke at the White House as a large group of protesters demonstrated outside ahead of a citywide curfew.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump delivered remarks in the Rose Garden Monday evening after deriding many governors as “weak” and demanded tougher crackdowns on burning and stealing among some demonstrations in the aftermath of violent protests in dozens of American cities.President Trump spoke at the White House as a large group of protesters demonstrated outside ahead of a citywide curfew.