Fox News' Cavuto urges viewers not to take drug like President Trump
NEW YORK — Fox News Channel anchor Neil Cavuto strongly urged viewers on Monday not to follow the example of President Donald Trump, who revealed that he is taking a malaria drug to protect against the coronavirus.President Trump said he has been taking the drug hydroxychloroquine for about a week and a half.
NEW YORK — Fox News Channel anchor Neil Cavuto strongly urged viewers on Monday not to follow the example of President Donald Trump, who revealed that he is taking a malaria drug to protect against the coronavirus.President Trump said he has been taking the drug hydroxychloroquine for about a week and a half.
President Trump says he's taking hydroxychloroquine in case he gets COVID-19
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Monday, May 18 that he is taking a malaria drug to lessen symptoms should he get the new coronavirus, even though the drug is unproven for fighting COVID-19.President Trump told reporters he has been taking the drug, hydroxychloroquine, and a zinc supplement daily “for about a week and a half now.” President Trump spent weeks pushing the drug as a potential cure for COVID-19 against the cautionary advice of many of his administration's top medical professionals.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Monday, May 18 that he is taking a malaria drug to lessen symptoms should he get the new coronavirus, even though the drug is unproven for fighting COVID-19.President Trump told reporters he has been taking the drug, hydroxychloroquine, and a zinc supplement daily “for about a week and a half now.” President Trump spent weeks pushing the drug as a potential cure for COVID-19 against the cautionary advice of many of his administration's top medical professionals.
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Open Record Special Edition: Business (not) as usual
MILWAUKEE -- Across the state, most of Wisconsin's 72 counties are allowing bars, restaurants, and other businesses to reopen.
MILWAUKEE -- Across the state, most of Wisconsin's 72 counties are allowing bars, restaurants, and other businesses to reopen.
White House explores $5,000 coronavirus stimulus check in exchange for delayed Social Security benefits
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The White House is reportedly considering a new proposal to help alleviate the economic pain inflicted by the coronavirus pandemic: Letting struggling Americans take an advance on their Social Security benefits.Senior economic officials at the White House are exploring a stimulus measure backed by conservative scholars at the right-leaning American Enterprise Institute and Hoover Institution, according to The Washington Post.Written by Andrew Biggs and Joshua Rauh, the plan calls for allowing Americans to choose to receive checks of up to $5,000 in exchange for a delay of their Social Security benefits.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The White House is reportedly considering a new proposal to help alleviate the economic pain inflicted by the coronavirus pandemic: Letting struggling Americans take an advance on their Social Security benefits.Senior economic officials at the White House are exploring a stimulus measure backed by conservative scholars at the right-leaning American Enterprise Institute and Hoover Institution, according to The Washington Post.Written by Andrew Biggs and Joshua Rauh, the plan calls for allowing Americans to choose to receive checks of up to $5,000 in exchange for a delay of their Social Security benefits.
Former President Obama offers message to 2020 graduates in virtual ceremony
CHICAGO -- Former President Barack Obama was joined by students from Chicago in a special virtual graduation ceremony on Saturday night, since so many students were deprived of a "real life" ceremony by the coronavirus.The one-hour special was aired on the major TV networks including FOX, ABC, NBC and CBS.
CHICAGO -- Former President Barack Obama was joined by students from Chicago in a special virtual graduation ceremony on Saturday night, since so many students were deprived of a "real life" ceremony by the coronavirus.The one-hour special was aired on the major TV networks including FOX, ABC, NBC and CBS.
Obama criticizes coronavirus response in online graduation speech
WASHINGTON — Former President Barack Obama on Saturday criticized some officials overseeing the coronavirus response, telling college graduates in an online commencement address that the pandemic shows many officials "aren’t even pretending to be in charge.”Obama spoke on “Show Me Your Walk, HBCU Edition,” a two-hour livestreaming event for historically black colleges and universities broadcast on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.
WASHINGTON — Former President Barack Obama on Saturday criticized some officials overseeing the coronavirus response, telling college graduates in an online commencement address that the pandemic shows many officials "aren’t even pretending to be in charge.”Obama spoke on “Show Me Your Walk, HBCU Edition,” a two-hour livestreaming event for historically black colleges and universities broadcast on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.
Democrats investigating President Trump's firing of State Department watchdog
WASHINGTON — Democrats demanded on Saturday that the White House hand over all records related to President Donald Trump's latest firing of a federal watchdog, this time at the State Department, and they suggested Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was responsible, in what “may be an illegal act of retaliation.”"We unalterably oppose the politically-motivated firing of inspectors general and the President's gutting of these critical positions,'' the chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee wrote in a letter to the administration announcing their investigation.President Trump announced late Friday that he was firing the inspector general, Steve Linick, an Obama administration appointee whose office was critical of what it saw as political bias in the State Department's management.
WASHINGTON — Democrats demanded on Saturday that the White House hand over all records related to President Donald Trump's latest firing of a federal watchdog, this time at the State Department, and they suggested Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was responsible, in what “may be an illegal act of retaliation.”"We unalterably oppose the politically-motivated firing of inspectors general and the President's gutting of these critical positions,'' the chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee wrote in a letter to the administration announcing their investigation.President Trump announced late Friday that he was firing the inspector general, Steve Linick, an Obama administration appointee whose office was critical of what it saw as political bias in the State Department's management.
President Trump fires State Dept. watchdog critical of admin moves
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has fired the State Department’s inspector general, an Obama administration appointee whose office was critical of alleged political bias in the agency’s management.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has fired the State Department’s inspector general, an Obama administration appointee whose office was critical of alleged political bias in the agency’s management.
Aaron Rodgers on Packers decision to draft QB Jordan Love: 'I respect that'
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers spoke with media members via conference call Friday afternoon, May 15.It is the first time Rodgers has spoken publicly since the team selected quarterback Jordan Love in the first round of April's NFL draft.
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers spoke with media members via conference call Friday afternoon, May 15.It is the first time Rodgers has spoken publicly since the team selected quarterback Jordan Love in the first round of April's NFL draft.
'We can do things safely:' Business takes steps to reopen under City of Milwaukee health order
MILWAUKEE -- Municipalities across Wisconsin are trying to figure out the next legal steps in public health following the Wisconsin Supreme Court's decision to end "Safer at Home."The City of Milwaukee's new health order -- Moving Milwaukee Forward -- allows salons, spas, tattoo parlors and tanning facilities to open with social distancing measures in place.
MILWAUKEE -- Municipalities across Wisconsin are trying to figure out the next legal steps in public health following the Wisconsin Supreme Court's decision to end "Safer at Home."The City of Milwaukee's new health order -- Moving Milwaukee Forward -- allows salons, spas, tattoo parlors and tanning facilities to open with social distancing measures in place.
President Trump still confident in virus test despite concerns about false negatives
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump expressed no concerns Friday about a rapid coronavirus test that the White House has been relying on to ensure his safety, despite new data suggesting the test may return an inordinate share of false negatives.President Trump expressed his confidence in the test from Abbott Laboratories after a preliminary study by New York University researchers reported problems with it.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump expressed no concerns Friday about a rapid coronavirus test that the White House has been relying on to ensure his safety, despite new data suggesting the test may return an inordinate share of false negatives.President Trump expressed his confidence in the test from Abbott Laboratories after a preliminary study by New York University researchers reported problems with it.
Space Force unveils flag; President Trump touts 'super-duper missile'
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force — the newest branch of the armed services — now has its own flag.Defense Department officials presented President Donald Trump with the Space Force flag during a short Oval Office event on Friday.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force — the newest branch of the armed services — now has its own flag.Defense Department officials presented President Donald Trump with the Space Force flag during a short Oval Office event on Friday.
Vice President Pence adds 5 new members to White House coronavirus task force
WASHINGTON — Vice President Mike Pence is adding five new members to the government’s coronavirus task force as the White House increasingly focuses on efforts to reopen the country safely and hasten the development of vaccines for COVID-19.The new members include two doctors focused on vaccine development: Dr.
WASHINGTON — Vice President Mike Pence is adding five new members to the government’s coronavirus task force as the White House increasingly focuses on efforts to reopen the country safely and hasten the development of vaccines for COVID-19.The new members include two doctors focused on vaccine development: Dr.
Milwaukee mayor announces business restart program to get employers 'back on their feet'
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced Friday, May 15 that the city will launch the "Milwaukee Business Restart Program." The effort will use federal relief funds to assist established Milwaukee businesses as they recover from coronavirus-related setbacks.“From the outset, we’ve been fully aware that we are in the midst of more than a public health crisis; we face an enormous economic crisis, affecting workers and business owners,” Barrett said. “Our Business Restart program aims to help small Milwaukee employers get back on their feet as promptly as possible.”Working collaboratively with the Milwaukee Economic Development Corporation, the city government will provide grants to businesses so that they can restock perishable inventory, purchase personal protective equipment and accommodate social distancing guidance.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced Friday, May 15 that the city will launch the "Milwaukee Business Restart Program." The effort will use federal relief funds to assist established Milwaukee businesses as they recover from coronavirus-related setbacks.“From the outset, we’ve been fully aware that we are in the midst of more than a public health crisis; we face an enormous economic crisis, affecting workers and business owners,” Barrett said. “Our Business Restart program aims to help small Milwaukee employers get back on their feet as promptly as possible.”Working collaboratively with the Milwaukee Economic Development Corporation, the city government will provide grants to businesses so that they can restock perishable inventory, purchase personal protective equipment and accommodate social distancing guidance.
Key Republican rejects Evers' proposal for new pandemic rule
MADISON — A key Senate Republican demanded Friday that Gov.
MADISON — A key Senate Republican demanded Friday that Gov.
Milwaukee Health Department releases new order in response to 'Safer at Home' ruling
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Health Department on Thursday, May 14 released a new order in response to the Wisconsin Supreme Court's ruling which overturned the statewide "Safer at Home" order on Wednesday.Called "Moving Milwaukee Forward," most of the regulations for restaurants and bars stay the same, but salons can now open -- mimicking plans announced for the 18 Milwaukee County suburbs.The city order, along with the suburban Milwaukee County order, covers all of Milwaukee County's 19 municipalities and its 11 respective health departments.Officials at both the city and county level say it is important to follow similar orders and guidelines for businesses to reopen, as the pandemic still poses a great threat to public health.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Health Department on Thursday, May 14 released a new order in response to the Wisconsin Supreme Court's ruling which overturned the statewide "Safer at Home" order on Wednesday.Called "Moving Milwaukee Forward," most of the regulations for restaurants and bars stay the same, but salons can now open -- mimicking plans announced for the 18 Milwaukee County suburbs.The city order, along with the suburban Milwaukee County order, covers all of Milwaukee County's 19 municipalities and its 11 respective health departments.Officials at both the city and county level say it is important to follow similar orders and guidelines for businesses to reopen, as the pandemic still poses a great threat to public health.
Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling could mean denied unemployment claims, even longer waits
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin's unemployment system was already backlogged.
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin's unemployment system was already backlogged.
'We don't have regrets:' Evers Administration begins process of taking 2nd shot at 'Safer at Home'
MILWAUKEE -- At Bougey's Bar and Grill in Brookfield in Waukesha County, tables were being used again Thursday, May 14.
MILWAUKEE -- At Bougey's Bar and Grill in Brookfield in Waukesha County, tables were being used again Thursday, May 14.