'So heinous:' George Floyd case hits close to home for brother of Dontre Hamilton
MILWAUKEE -- It has been six years since protests shut down streets in Milwaukee following the officer-involved shooting that took the life of Dontre Hamilton.
MILWAUKEE -- It has been six years since protests shut down streets in Milwaukee following the officer-involved shooting that took the life of Dontre Hamilton.
Milwaukee leaders concerned end to evictions ban, delayed rent relief could leave many homeless
MILWAUKEE -- The statewide moratorium on evictions and foreclosures ended earlier this week, allowing landlords to begin filing evictions on Wednesday, May 27.
MILWAUKEE -- The statewide moratorium on evictions and foreclosures ended earlier this week, allowing landlords to begin filing evictions on Wednesday, May 27.
President Trump signs executive order targeting Twitter, social media protections
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump escalated his war on social media companies Thursday, May 28, signing an executive order challenging the liability protections that have served as a bedrock for unfettered speech on the internet.Still, the move appears to be more about politics than substance, as the president aims to rally supporters after he lashed out at Twitter for applying fact checks to two of his tweets.President Trump said the fact checks were “editorial decisions” by Twitter and amounted to political activism.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump escalated his war on social media companies Thursday, May 28, signing an executive order challenging the liability protections that have served as a bedrock for unfettered speech on the internet.Still, the move appears to be more about politics than substance, as the president aims to rally supporters after he lashed out at Twitter for applying fact checks to two of his tweets.President Trump said the fact checks were “editorial decisions” by Twitter and amounted to political activism.
US joins G7 artificial intelligence group to counter China's record of 'twisting technology'
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. has joined an international panel for setting ethical guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence.
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. has joined an international panel for setting ethical guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence.
US charges North Koreans in $2.5B sanctions-busting scheme
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department has accused a network of North Korean and Chinese citizens of secretly advancing North Korea’s nuclear weapons program by channeling at least $2.5 billion in illicit payments through hundreds of front companies.The indictment, unsealed on Thursday, is believed to be the largest criminal enforcement action ever brought against North Korea.The 33 defendants include executives of North Korea's state-owned Foreign Trade Bank, which in 2013 was added to a Treasury Department list of sanctioned institutions and cut off from the U.S. financial system.According to the indictment, the bank officials — one of whom had served in North Korea's primary intelligence bureau — set up branches in countries around the world, including Thailand, Russia and Kuwait, and used more than 250 front companies to process U.S. dollar payments to further the country's nuclear proliferation program.Five of the defendants are Chinese citizens who operated covert branches in either China or Libya.“Through this indictment, the United States has signified its commitment to hampering North Korea's ability to illegally access the U.S. financial system and limit its ability to use proceeds from illicit actions to enhance its illegal WMD and ballistic missile programs," acting U.S. Attorney Michael Sherwin said in a statement.The case was filed at a time of delicate relations between the U.S. and North Korea.
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department has accused a network of North Korean and Chinese citizens of secretly advancing North Korea’s nuclear weapons program by channeling at least $2.5 billion in illicit payments through hundreds of front companies.The indictment, unsealed on Thursday, is believed to be the largest criminal enforcement action ever brought against North Korea.The 33 defendants include executives of North Korea's state-owned Foreign Trade Bank, which in 2013 was added to a Treasury Department list of sanctioned institutions and cut off from the U.S. financial system.According to the indictment, the bank officials — one of whom had served in North Korea's primary intelligence bureau — set up branches in countries around the world, including Thailand, Russia and Kuwait, and used more than 250 front companies to process U.S. dollar payments to further the country's nuclear proliferation program.Five of the defendants are Chinese citizens who operated covert branches in either China or Libya.“Through this indictment, the United States has signified its commitment to hampering North Korea's ability to illegally access the U.S. financial system and limit its ability to use proceeds from illicit actions to enhance its illegal WMD and ballistic missile programs," acting U.S. Attorney Michael Sherwin said in a statement.The case was filed at a time of delicate relations between the U.S. and North Korea.
Democrats pull surveillance bill after President Trump veto threat
WASHINGTON — Democrats on Thursday pulled legislation from the House floor to extend FBI surveillance authorities after President Donald Trump and Republicans turned against the measure and ensured its defeat.
WASHINGTON — Democrats on Thursday pulled legislation from the House floor to extend FBI surveillance authorities after President Donald Trump and Republicans turned against the measure and ensured its defeat.
Open Record Special Edition: Getting answers from former VP Joe Biden
MILWAUKEE -- He hopes Milwaukee doesn't need a rain check for the 2024 DNC.
MILWAUKEE -- He hopes Milwaukee doesn't need a rain check for the 2024 DNC.
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GOP legislative leaders send letter to Gov. Evers, urging him to 'immediately correct' unemployment issues
MADISON -- Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said Thursday, May 28 they hand-delivered a letter to Governor Tony Evers, urging him to "immediately correct" issues with the state's unemployment system amid the coronavirus pandemic, writing, "Time is short," with Wisconsin unemployment "soaring to a historic high of over 14%."This, a day after Wisconsin Republicans sparred with leaders in Evers' administration during a sometimes heated legislative hearing Wednesday, faulting them for not doing enough to quickly process surging unemployment claims during the coronavirus pandemic.The Senate labor committee hearing laid bare the partisan debate over who is to blame for the backlog of unprocessed claims.
MADISON -- Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said Thursday, May 28 they hand-delivered a letter to Governor Tony Evers, urging him to "immediately correct" issues with the state's unemployment system amid the coronavirus pandemic, writing, "Time is short," with Wisconsin unemployment "soaring to a historic high of over 14%."This, a day after Wisconsin Republicans sparred with leaders in Evers' administration during a sometimes heated legislative hearing Wednesday, faulting them for not doing enough to quickly process surging unemployment claims during the coronavirus pandemic.The Senate labor committee hearing laid bare the partisan debate over who is to blame for the backlog of unprocessed claims.
Milwaukee Election Commission executive director retiring, Mayor Barrett nominates successor
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Elections Commission voted on Wednesday to mail absentee ballot applications to most voters for the November election.When those election changes take effect, it will be under new leadership in the City of Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Elections Commission voted on Wednesday to mail absentee ballot applications to most voters for the November election.When those election changes take effect, it will be under new leadership in the City of Milwaukee.
President Trump says 'justice will be served' as federal authorities investigate George Floyd's death
MINNEAPOLIS -- President Donald Trump is promising justice as the death of a man in Minneapolis while in police custody has sparked protests.In tweets, President Trump said he has already directed the FBI and Department of Justice to look into the death of George Floyd.
MINNEAPOLIS -- President Donald Trump is promising justice as the death of a man in Minneapolis while in police custody has sparked protests.In tweets, President Trump said he has already directed the FBI and Department of Justice to look into the death of George Floyd.
State, local leaders stress continued need for masks, face coverings in public: 'It's not hard to do'
MILWAUKEE -- Health leaders say they are working to stop an increase of coronavirus cases they've seen in Milwaukee County.
MILWAUKEE -- Health leaders say they are working to stop an increase of coronavirus cases they've seen in Milwaukee County.
'People are hurting out there:' Wisconsin Republicans urge faster processing of unemployment claims
MADISON — Wisconsin Republicans sparred with leaders in Democratic Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin Republicans sparred with leaders in Democratic Gov.
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Biden calls President Trump a 'fool' for mocking masks during pandemic
WASHINGTON — Joe Biden said Tuesday that wearing a mask in public to combat the spread of the coronavirus is a sign of leadership and called President Donald Trump a “fool” who was “stoking deaths” for suggesting otherwise.The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee’s comments came a day after he wore a black face mask while making his first public appearance in more than two months.
WASHINGTON — Joe Biden said Tuesday that wearing a mask in public to combat the spread of the coronavirus is a sign of leadership and called President Donald Trump a “fool” who was “stoking deaths” for suggesting otherwise.The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee’s comments came a day after he wore a black face mask while making his first public appearance in more than two months.
Some say MKE should push for 2024 DNC; Biden says 'hopefully you're not going to need a rain check'
MILWAUKEE -- Former Vice President Joe Biden spoke exclusively with FOX6's Jason Calvi Tuesday, May 26, laying out what a virtual Democratic National Convention could look like -- with questions looming over whether the August event will be an in-person convention.Biden has said it may need to be a virtual DNC, but said Tuesday the fate of the convention remains undecided.City and state leaders pushed hard to host the DNC.
MILWAUKEE -- Former Vice President Joe Biden spoke exclusively with FOX6's Jason Calvi Tuesday, May 26, laying out what a virtual Democratic National Convention could look like -- with questions looming over whether the August event will be an in-person convention.Biden has said it may need to be a virtual DNC, but said Tuesday the fate of the convention remains undecided.City and state leaders pushed hard to host the DNC.
Most Medicare enrollees could get insulin for $35 a month, President Trump announces
WASHINGTON — Many Medicare recipients could pay less for insulin next year under a deal President Donald Trump announced Tuesday in a pivot to pocketbook issues important in November's election.“I hope the seniors are going to remember it,” President Trump said at a Rose Garden ceremony, joined by executives from insurance and drug companies, along with seniors and advocates for people with diabetes.The deal comes as President Trump tries to woo older voters critical to his reelection prospects.Medicare recipients who pick a drug plan offering the new insulin benefit would pay a maximum of $35 a month starting next year, a savings estimated at $446 annually.
WASHINGTON — Many Medicare recipients could pay less for insulin next year under a deal President Donald Trump announced Tuesday in a pivot to pocketbook issues important in November's election.“I hope the seniors are going to remember it,” President Trump said at a Rose Garden ceremony, joined by executives from insurance and drug companies, along with seniors and advocates for people with diabetes.The deal comes as President Trump tries to woo older voters critical to his reelection prospects.Medicare recipients who pick a drug plan offering the new insulin benefit would pay a maximum of $35 a month starting next year, a savings estimated at $446 annually.
Aide of Vice President Mike Pence who had COVID-19 returns to work
WASHINGTON — Vice President Mike Pence’s chief spokeswoman said Tuesday that she has recovered from coronavirus and is back at work.President Donald Trump confirmed on May 8 that Katie Miller, Pence’s press secretary, had tested positive for COVID-19.
WASHINGTON — Vice President Mike Pence’s chief spokeswoman said Tuesday that she has recovered from coronavirus and is back at work.President Donald Trump confirmed on May 8 that Katie Miller, Pence’s press secretary, had tested positive for COVID-19.
Joe Biden campaign names national voter protection director
DETROIT — Joe Biden has hired a national director for voter protection, a role his campaign says will focus broadly on voter rights, including the disenfranchisement of people of color amid the COVID-19 pandemic.The campaign said Rachana Desai Martin will join its legal team, serving also as senior counsel.
DETROIT — Joe Biden has hired a national director for voter protection, a role his campaign says will focus broadly on voter rights, including the disenfranchisement of people of color amid the COVID-19 pandemic.The campaign said Rachana Desai Martin will join its legal team, serving also as senior counsel.