Pres. Trump says he's instructed Navy to 'destroy' any Iranian gunboats harassing US ships
WASHINGTON -- President Trump said Wednesday that he's instructed the U.S. Navy to "shoot down and destroy" any Iranian gunboats harassing American ships, in the wake of a tense encounter in the Persian Gulf.
WASHINGTON -- President Trump said Wednesday that he's instructed the U.S. Navy to "shoot down and destroy" any Iranian gunboats harassing American ships, in the wake of a tense encounter in the Persian Gulf.
Expanded testing marks next step in Milwaukee County's coronavirus response
MILWAUKEE -- Expanded COVID-19 testing is a key part of getting Wisconsin back open, and Milwaukee County could soon be getting a big boost in that area.
MILWAUKEE -- Expanded COVID-19 testing is a key part of getting Wisconsin back open, and Milwaukee County could soon be getting a big boost in that area.
Wisconsin Republicans sue governor over stay-at-home order
MADISON -- Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature asked the state Supreme Court on Tuesday, April 21 to block an extension of the Democratic governor's stay-at-home order, the most partisan divide yet in the fight against the coronavirus.The lawsuit came even as Vice President Mike Pence said during a tour of a Madison ventilator manufacturer that social distancing and other mitigation efforts are slowing the spread of COVID-19.The lawsuit was expected after Gov.
MADISON -- Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature asked the state Supreme Court on Tuesday, April 21 to block an extension of the Democratic governor's stay-at-home order, the most partisan divide yet in the fight against the coronavirus.The lawsuit came even as Vice President Mike Pence said during a tour of a Madison ventilator manufacturer that social distancing and other mitigation efforts are slowing the spread of COVID-19.The lawsuit was expected after Gov.
President Trump defends decision to furlough Mar-a-Lago employees: 'There’s no customer'
PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended his company's decision to furlough hundreds of employees because of the coronavirus pandemic, after his private Mar-a-Lago club in Florida revealed this week it is temporarily laying off 153 workers.Speaking at the White House, President Trump said, “You can’t have many hundreds of employees standing around doing nothing," noting that local social distancing prohibitions have closed clubs, hotels and even golf courses. "There’s no customer.
PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended his company's decision to furlough hundreds of employees because of the coronavirus pandemic, after his private Mar-a-Lago club in Florida revealed this week it is temporarily laying off 153 workers.Speaking at the White House, President Trump said, “You can’t have many hundreds of employees standing around doing nothing," noting that local social distancing prohibitions have closed clubs, hotels and even golf courses. "There’s no customer.
'A plan with specifics:' Washington County officials create their own 'Blueprint for Reopening'
WEST BEND -- Washington County officials said Governor Tony Evers' "Badger Bounce Back" plan to reopen the state amid the coronavirus pandemic is too vague, so they unveiled their own on Tuesday, April 21.
WEST BEND -- Washington County officials said Governor Tony Evers' "Badger Bounce Back" plan to reopen the state amid the coronavirus pandemic is too vague, so they unveiled their own on Tuesday, April 21.
Senate approves $483B virus aid deal, sends it to House
WASHINGTON — A $483 billion coronavirus aid package flew through the Senate on Tuesday after Congress and the White House reached a deal to replenish a small-business payroll fund and provided new money for hospitals and testing.Passage was swift and unanimous, despite opposition from conservative Republicans.
WASHINGTON — A $483 billion coronavirus aid package flew through the Senate on Tuesday after Congress and the White House reached a deal to replenish a small-business payroll fund and provided new money for hospitals and testing.Passage was swift and unanimous, despite opposition from conservative Republicans.
'We will do what it takes:' Small business owners urge state to re-open economy on limited basis
RACINE -- It's been a month since Gov.
RACINE -- It's been a month since Gov.
VA study: Hydroxychloroquine showed no benefit to COVID-19 patients; more deaths
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A malaria drug widely touted by President Donald Trump for treating the new coronavirus showed no benefit in a large analysis of its use in U.S. veterans hospitals.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A malaria drug widely touted by President Donald Trump for treating the new coronavirus showed no benefit in a large analysis of its use in U.S. veterans hospitals.
MADISON -- Gov.
'I'm very thankful:' Tom Barrett sworn in for 5th term as Milwaukee mayor
MILWAUKEE -- Mayor Tom Barrett will take the mayoral oath of office on Tuesday, April 21.Tom Barrett earned another term as the mayor of Milwaukee -- by defeating State Sen.
MILWAUKEE -- Mayor Tom Barrett will take the mayoral oath of office on Tuesday, April 21.Tom Barrett earned another term as the mayor of Milwaukee -- by defeating State Sen.
Michelle Obama to read children's books on PBS amid coronavirus outbreak
WASHINGTON -- Former first lady Michelle Obama announced Friday she’s partnering with PBS for the next month for a virtual storytime each Monday during the coronavirus outbreak."At this time when so many families are under so much stress, I’m excited to give kids a chance to practice their reading and hear some wonderful stories,” Obama, 56, who focused much of her time in the White House on children’s nutrition with her "Let’s Move" campaign, said in a statement.She said she hopes it will also give families a “much-needed” break.
WASHINGTON -- Former first lady Michelle Obama announced Friday she’s partnering with PBS for the next month for a virtual storytime each Monday during the coronavirus outbreak."At this time when so many families are under so much stress, I’m excited to give kids a chance to practice their reading and hear some wonderful stories,” Obama, 56, who focused much of her time in the White House on children’s nutrition with her "Let’s Move" campaign, said in a statement.She said she hopes it will also give families a “much-needed” break.
President Donald Trump announces executive order to temporarily suspend immigration
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Shortly after 9p.m.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Shortly after 9p.m.
Outbreak of COVID-19 at meat processing plant in Green Bay; Gov. Evers sends test supplies, PPE
GREEN BAY -- There has been an outbreak of COVID-19 cases among employees at the JBS Packerland meat processing plant in Green Bay, a spokesman for the Brown County Health Department said Monday, April 20.The beef production plant that employees around 800 people remains operating as an essential business, said health department spokesman Ted Shove.
GREEN BAY -- There has been an outbreak of COVID-19 cases among employees at the JBS Packerland meat processing plant in Green Bay, a spokesman for the Brown County Health Department said Monday, April 20.The beef production plant that employees around 800 people remains operating as an essential business, said health department spokesman Ted Shove.
Brookfield police issue statement on large protest; 1 of approximately 1,000 referred for charges
BROOKFIELD -- City of Brookfield police on Monday, April 20 issued a statement following a large protest Saturday, April 18 against the extension of Governor Tony Evers' "Safer at Home" order amid the coronavirus pandemic.
BROOKFIELD -- City of Brookfield police on Monday, April 20 issued a statement following a large protest Saturday, April 18 against the extension of Governor Tony Evers' "Safer at Home" order amid the coronavirus pandemic.
White House to hold call with governors on testing supplies
WASHINGTON — After insisting it was up to governors to ramp up coronavirus testing in their states, the Trump administration is finally acknowledging their pleas for help.Vice President Mike Pence will lead a teleconference with the nation's governors Monday morning from FEMA headquarters in response to calls for a national testing strategy to help secure in-demand supplies like testing swabs and chemical reagents — a day after Trump announced that he would be using the Defense Production Act to compel one company to manufacture swabs.Pence will “review what more they can do and do together to develop locally tailored testing strategies,” Trump said at a White House news conference Sunday. “We want to help them out.”Officials and health experts say the country needs to dramatically scale its testing infrastructure if it is going to safely roll back restrictions and reopen businesses without risking a major spike in infections that would negate weeks of social distancing and economic strife.Dr.
WASHINGTON — After insisting it was up to governors to ramp up coronavirus testing in their states, the Trump administration is finally acknowledging their pleas for help.Vice President Mike Pence will lead a teleconference with the nation's governors Monday morning from FEMA headquarters in response to calls for a national testing strategy to help secure in-demand supplies like testing swabs and chemical reagents — a day after Trump announced that he would be using the Defense Production Act to compel one company to manufacture swabs.Pence will “review what more they can do and do together to develop locally tailored testing strategies,” Trump said at a White House news conference Sunday. “We want to help them out.”Officials and health experts say the country needs to dramatically scale its testing infrastructure if it is going to safely roll back restrictions and reopen businesses without risking a major spike in infections that would negate weeks of social distancing and economic strife.Dr.
Open Record Special Edition: Can he do that? (Part 2)
MILWAUKEE -- Just a few days ago, people in Wisconsin got word the 'Safer at Home' order will extend to May 26th.
MILWAUKEE -- Just a few days ago, people in Wisconsin got word the 'Safer at Home' order will extend to May 26th.