Biden says DNC should be held virtually amid concerns of coronavirus
WASHINGTON — Joe Biden said Sunday that the Democratic National Convention, already delayed until August because of the coronavirus, may need to take place online as the pandemic continues to reshape the race for the White House.The party "may have to do a virtual convention,” the former vice president said. “The idea of holding the convention is going to be necessary.
WASHINGTON — Joe Biden said Sunday that the Democratic National Convention, already delayed until August because of the coronavirus, may need to take place online as the pandemic continues to reshape the race for the White House.The party "may have to do a virtual convention,” the former vice president said. “The idea of holding the convention is going to be necessary.
President Trump warns US is facing 'toughest' weeks ahead
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump warned Saturday that the county could be headed into its “toughest” weeks yet as the coronavirus death toll mounts, but at the same time he expressed growing impatience with social distancing guidelines and said he’s eager to get the country reopened and its stalled economy back on track.“There will be a lot of death, unfortunately,” President Trump said in a somber start to his daily briefing on the pandemic. "There will be death.”Joining President Trump were Vice President Mike Pence, virus task force coordinator Dr.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump warned Saturday that the county could be headed into its “toughest” weeks yet as the coronavirus death toll mounts, but at the same time he expressed growing impatience with social distancing guidelines and said he’s eager to get the country reopened and its stalled economy back on track.“There will be a lot of death, unfortunately,” President Trump said in a somber start to his daily briefing on the pandemic. "There will be death.”Joining President Trump were Vice President Mike Pence, virus task force coordinator Dr.
Milwaukee leaders moving forward with plans for alternative COVID-19 care facilities
MILWAUKEE -- As the number of cases and deaths continues to rise, Milwaukee leaders worked through the weekend preparing for what to do in the event that hospitals run out of space for COVID-19 patients.Staff at Milwaukee-area hospitals say more and more medical professionals are having to switch from the jobs they normally do, to help treat patients with COVID-19.
MILWAUKEE -- As the number of cases and deaths continues to rise, Milwaukee leaders worked through the weekend preparing for what to do in the event that hospitals run out of space for COVID-19 patients.Staff at Milwaukee-area hospitals say more and more medical professionals are having to switch from the jobs they normally do, to help treat patients with COVID-19.
Wisconsin GOP appeals to Supreme Court on extended voting, special session adjourned
MADISON -- As the coronavirus rocks Wisconsin, Gov.
MADISON -- As the coronavirus rocks Wisconsin, Gov.
'I love this job:' Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett tackling COVID-19 response, re-election bid
MILWAUKEE -- With the April 7 election still happening, Milwaukeeans will vote to decide who should be mayor -- State Sen.
MILWAUKEE -- With the April 7 election still happening, Milwaukeeans will vote to decide who should be mayor -- State Sen.
President Trump speaks with sports commissioners about COVID-19 response, community work
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump met by phone with many U.S. pro sports leaders Saturday to discuss how that industry has been affected by the global coronavirus pandemic, saying he was looking forward to the resumption of competitions “as soon as we can.”The NBA, NHL, NFL and Major League Baseball were all represented on the call by their commissioners — Adam Silver, Gary Bettman, Roger Goodell and Rob Manfred, respectively.“I want fans back in the arenas,” President Trump said later in a briefing at the White House. “I think it’s ...
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump met by phone with many U.S. pro sports leaders Saturday to discuss how that industry has been affected by the global coronavirus pandemic, saying he was looking forward to the resumption of competitions “as soon as we can.”The NBA, NHL, NFL and Major League Baseball were all represented on the call by their commissioners — Adam Silver, Gary Bettman, Roger Goodell and Rob Manfred, respectively.“I want fans back in the arenas,” President Trump said later in a briefing at the White House. “I think it’s ...
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President Trump fires watchdog who handled Ukraine complaint
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump abruptly fired the inspector general of the intelligence community, sidelining an independent watchdog who played a pivotal role in his impeachment even as his White House struggles with the deepening coronavirus pandemic.President Trump informed the House and Senate intelligence committees late Friday of his decision to fire Michael Atkinson, according to letters obtained by The Associated Press.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump abruptly fired the inspector general of the intelligence community, sidelining an independent watchdog who played a pivotal role in his impeachment even as his White House struggles with the deepening coronavirus pandemic.President Trump informed the House and Senate intelligence committees late Friday of his decision to fire Michael Atkinson, according to letters obtained by The Associated Press.
'We can do something about this:' Milwaukee officials echo new guidance to limit COVID-19 spread
MILWAUKEE -- The CDC announced Friday that it supports wearing a cloth face-covering -- especially in areas with high rates of community-based transmission.
MILWAUKEE -- The CDC announced Friday that it supports wearing a cloth face-covering -- especially in areas with high rates of community-based transmission.
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Face masks recommended, though President Trump says he won't wear one
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says his administration is encouraging many Americans to wear face masks in public, though he stresses that the recommendation is optional and is conceding that he will not be complying with it.The new guidelines encourage people to use more rudimentary covering like T-shirts, bandannas and non-medical masks.The new recommendations are set to be announced at a time when states are bracing for critical shortfalls like those that other parts of the world have experienced.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says his administration is encouraging many Americans to wear face masks in public, though he stresses that the recommendation is optional and is conceding that he will not be complying with it.The new guidelines encourage people to use more rudimentary covering like T-shirts, bandannas and non-medical masks.The new recommendations are set to be announced at a time when states are bracing for critical shortfalls like those that other parts of the world have experienced.
Pandemic forcing NBA players to work out with what's on hand, just like the rest of us
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo is spending much of his time during the coronavirus-imposed hiatus working out, helping care for his newborn son and playing occasional video games.What the reigning MVP isn’t doing very often is shooting baskets since the NBA has closed team practice facilities.“I don’t have access to a hoop,” the Milwaukee Bucks forward said Friday during a conference call. “A lot of NBA players might have a court in their house or something, I don’t know, but now I just get my home workouts, (go) on the bike, treadmill, lift weights, stay sharp that way.”The hiatus is forcing thousands of athletes, pro and otherwise, to work out from home as they try to keep in shape.
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo is spending much of his time during the coronavirus-imposed hiatus working out, helping care for his newborn son and playing occasional video games.What the reigning MVP isn’t doing very often is shooting baskets since the NBA has closed team practice facilities.“I don’t have access to a hoop,” the Milwaukee Bucks forward said Friday during a conference call. “A lot of NBA players might have a court in their house or something, I don’t know, but now I just get my home workouts, (go) on the bike, treadmill, lift weights, stay sharp that way.”The hiatus is forcing thousands of athletes, pro and otherwise, to work out from home as they try to keep in shape.
Waukesha County suspends some public transit routes until 'Safer at Home' order lifted
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow signed on Thursday, April 2 an emergency declaration which suspends some public transit route trips in the county.Officials say the order was issued to protect the health of transit employees and riders, to prevent community spread of COVID-19, and to comply with the "Safer at Home Order" issued by Gov.
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow signed on Thursday, April 2 an emergency declaration which suspends some public transit route trips in the county.Officials say the order was issued to protect the health of transit employees and riders, to prevent community spread of COVID-19, and to comply with the "Safer at Home Order" issued by Gov.
'It's been positive:' Police in 5 cities respond to complaints of nonessential businesses still open
GERMANTOWN -- Craft stores and CBD shops joined the list of nonessential businesses in Wisconsin, with the Wisconsin Economic Development Commission clarifying which businesses are considered "essential," and therefore, permitted to remain open during Governor Tony Evers' "Safer at Home" order that took effect on March 25, and order police are enforcing. "Everybody that comes in says, 'Gosh, we are so glad that you're open,'" said Aleksander Gerasyuta, owner of Beyond Full Spectrum.
GERMANTOWN -- Craft stores and CBD shops joined the list of nonessential businesses in Wisconsin, with the Wisconsin Economic Development Commission clarifying which businesses are considered "essential," and therefore, permitted to remain open during Governor Tony Evers' "Safer at Home" order that took effect on March 25, and order police are enforcing. "Everybody that comes in says, 'Gosh, we are so glad that you're open,'" said Aleksander Gerasyuta, owner of Beyond Full Spectrum.
Milwaukee officials eye State Fair Expo Center as possible alternative care facility for COVID-19 patients
WEST ALLIS -- Local officials say Milwaukee's COVID-19 numbers are very similar to where New York was a week ago, and that's reason enough to prepare for extra bed space.That took them to State Fair Park.A storied place filled with joy in Wisconsin's history, state and local leaders hope to transform the now-quiet State Fair Park into an alternative care facility for COVID-19 patients."This is an attempt to prepare in the event we need this," said Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett. "The modeling that has been done, led us at the city government level to conclude that this is a prudent step to take."
WEST ALLIS -- Local officials say Milwaukee's COVID-19 numbers are very similar to where New York was a week ago, and that's reason enough to prepare for extra bed space.That took them to State Fair Park.A storied place filled with joy in Wisconsin's history, state and local leaders hope to transform the now-quiet State Fair Park into an alternative care facility for COVID-19 patients."This is an attempt to prepare in the event we need this," said Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett. "The modeling that has been done, led us at the city government level to conclude that this is a prudent step to take."
Trump administration moves toward promoting broader use of face masks
WASHINGTON — Washing your hands, not touching your face and keeping your distance.
WASHINGTON — Washing your hands, not touching your face and keeping your distance.
DNC moves from July to August amid COVID-19 concerns, 'current climate of uncertainty'
MILWAUKEE -- Democrats announced Thursday, April 2 they were postponing their presidential nominating convention until August, an unprecedented move that shows how the coronavirus is reshaping the battle for the White House.The party had hoped that a mid-July convention would give them more time to rally behind a nominee and unify against President Donald Trump.
MILWAUKEE -- Democrats announced Thursday, April 2 they were postponing their presidential nominating convention until August, an unprecedented move that shows how the coronavirus is reshaping the battle for the White House.The party had hoped that a mid-July convention would give them more time to rally behind a nominee and unify against President Donald Trump.
Trump administration pledges crackdown on black-market medical gear
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s administration is looking to crack down on a growing black market of medical supplies.The national Defense Production Act policy coordinator, Peter Navarro, says there is a "black market springing up" to drive up prices of protective gear.He said the federal government would step in to stop the practice.But President Trump added that states would remain the primary purchaser of medical supplies and that the federal government would remain in a backup role.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s administration is looking to crack down on a growing black market of medical supplies.The national Defense Production Act policy coordinator, Peter Navarro, says there is a "black market springing up" to drive up prices of protective gear.He said the federal government would step in to stop the practice.But President Trump added that states would remain the primary purchaser of medical supplies and that the federal government would remain in a backup role.
'First things, let’s put out the fire:' Record jobless claims but Dems, GOP divide over rescue bill
WASHINGTON — Fresh data on Thursday that detailed a record avalanche of unemployment claims offered no signs of easing the rift between Democrats and Republicans over the need for new legislation financing infrastructure and other job-creation programs.With the coronavirus barreling across the country and sending the economy into a deep freeze, the report that 6.6 million people filed for jobless benefits last week made congressional action “even more critical,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., told reporters.
WASHINGTON — Fresh data on Thursday that detailed a record avalanche of unemployment claims offered no signs of easing the rift between Democrats and Republicans over the need for new legislation financing infrastructure and other job-creation programs.With the coronavirus barreling across the country and sending the economy into a deep freeze, the report that 6.6 million people filed for jobless benefits last week made congressional action “even more critical,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., told reporters.
WASHINGTON — Dr.