Pelosi: Congress, Trump administration reach coronavirus aid deal
WASHINGTON — Late Friday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced a deal with the Trump administration for an aid package from Congress that aims at direct relief to Americans — free testing, two weeks of sick pay for workers, enhanced unemployment benefits and bolstered food programs.“We are proud to have reached an agreement with the Administration to resolve outstanding challenges, and now will soon pass the Families First Coronavirus Response Act,” Pelosi announced in a letter to colleagues after days of negotiations with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.The House was poised to vote late Friday.
WASHINGTON — Late Friday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced a deal with the Trump administration for an aid package from Congress that aims at direct relief to Americans — free testing, two weeks of sick pay for workers, enhanced unemployment benefits and bolstered food programs.“We are proud to have reached an agreement with the Administration to resolve outstanding challenges, and now will soon pass the Families First Coronavirus Response Act,” Pelosi announced in a letter to colleagues after days of negotiations with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.The House was poised to vote late Friday.
Former Gov. Walker in self-quarantine, spoke with someone who tested positive for COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- Former Wisconsin Gov.
MILWAUKEE -- Former Wisconsin Gov.
President Trump declares coronavirus pandemic a national emergency
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced Friday that he is declaring the coronavirus pandemic a national emergency, as Washington struggles with providing Americans with relief and officials race to slow the spread of the outbreak.Speaking from the Rose Garden, President Trump said, “I am officially declaring a national emergency.” He said the emergency would open up nearly $50 billion for state and local governments to respond to the outbreak.President Trump said he was also giving Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar emergency authorities to waive federal regulations and laws to give doctors and hospitals “flexibility” in treating patients.He also announced a new public-private partnership to expand coronavirus testing capabilities, as his administration has come under fire for being too slow in making the test available.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced Friday that he is declaring the coronavirus pandemic a national emergency, as Washington struggles with providing Americans with relief and officials race to slow the spread of the outbreak.Speaking from the Rose Garden, President Trump said, “I am officially declaring a national emergency.” He said the emergency would open up nearly $50 billion for state and local governments to respond to the outbreak.President Trump said he was also giving Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar emergency authorities to waive federal regulations and laws to give doctors and hospitals “flexibility” in treating patients.He also announced a new public-private partnership to expand coronavirus testing capabilities, as his administration has come under fire for being too slow in making the test available.
'Top priority:' Chris Abele declares public health emergency in Milwaukee County
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele issued a proclamation on Friday, March 13 declaring a local public health emergency due to coronavirus.Abele issued the following statement in a news release:
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele issued a proclamation on Friday, March 13 declaring a local public health emergency due to coronavirus.Abele issued the following statement in a news release:
Sen. Johnson may self-quarantine, met with person who later tested positive for COVID-19
WASHINGTON --A spokesman for Wisconsin Sen.
WASHINGTON --A spokesman for Wisconsin Sen.
Wisconsin withholds coronavirus testing details that other states release
MADISON -- If you live in any of the states touching Wisconsin, you are only a few clicks away from knowing how many people have been tested for COVID-19 at state facilities.Getting answers in Wisconsin is much more difficult.The Evers administration says a push to expand access to novel coronavirus testing makes it difficult to provide the numbers that could give the public health crisis additional context.
MADISON -- If you live in any of the states touching Wisconsin, you are only a few clicks away from knowing how many people have been tested for COVID-19 at state facilities.Getting answers in Wisconsin is much more difficult.The Evers administration says a push to expand access to novel coronavirus testing makes it difficult to provide the numbers that could give the public health crisis additional context.
Amid virus fears, President Trump moves away from rallies — for now
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is temporarily halting his trademark rallies — as his campaign bows to the coronavirus outbreak that is rapidly reshaping the nation's political landscape.The rallies have long been President Trump's most potent political weapon: They energize the candidate, give him a powerful platform from which to attack his adversaries and allow his team to collect a treasure trove of voter data.But the spread of the virus, which has closed schools and shuttered professional sports leagues, has also touched the 2020 presidential campaign.
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is temporarily halting his trademark rallies — as his campaign bows to the coronavirus outbreak that is rapidly reshaping the nation's political landscape.The rallies have long been President Trump's most potent political weapon: They energize the candidate, give him a powerful platform from which to attack his adversaries and allow his team to collect a treasure trove of voter data.But the spread of the virus, which has closed schools and shuttered professional sports leagues, has also touched the 2020 presidential campaign.
'Working around the clock:' Milwaukee officials preparing for coronavirus cases, more tests
MILWAUKEE -- City of Milwaukee health officials said in an address Thursday, March 12 that there will not be mandatory school or business closures due to coronavirus at this time.While not mandating closures, the city echoed the state's call for any event involving 250 people or more to be canceled as a way to prevent the community spread of the virus.
MILWAUKEE -- City of Milwaukee health officials said in an address Thursday, March 12 that there will not be mandatory school or business closures due to coronavirus at this time.While not mandating closures, the city echoed the state's call for any event involving 250 people or more to be canceled as a way to prevent the community spread of the virus.
Brazilian who met President Trump has virus; no plans to test president
RIO DE JANEIRO — A senior Brazilian official who attended weekend events with President Donald Trump in Florida has tested positive for the coronavirus, marking the first time that someone known to have the virus was in close proximity to the president.
RIO DE JANEIRO — A senior Brazilian official who attended weekend events with President Donald Trump in Florida has tested positive for the coronavirus, marking the first time that someone known to have the virus was in close proximity to the president.
Officials: US strikes Iran-backed group that hit Iraq base
WASHINGTON — The U.S. launched airstrikes in Iraq Thursday, American officials said, targeting the Iranian-backed Shia militia members believed responsible for the rocket attack that killed and wounded American and British troops at a base north of Baghdad.One U.S. official said multiple strikes targeted Kataib Hezbollah weapons facilities inside Iraq.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. launched airstrikes in Iraq Thursday, American officials said, targeting the Iranian-backed Shia militia members believed responsible for the rocket attack that killed and wounded American and British troops at a base north of Baghdad.One U.S. official said multiple strikes targeted Kataib Hezbollah weapons facilities inside Iraq.
MADISON -- Gov.
President Trump's ban on travel from Europe escalates pain for airlines
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump's decision Wednesday to impose a 30-day ban on most Europeans entering the United States is the latest calamity for airlines already reeling from falling bookings and canceled reservations as people try to avoid contracting the coronavirus.The ban, to begin at midnight Friday, won't apply to Americans trying to return home — though they will be subject to “enhanced” health screening — or to citizens of the United Kingdom.But coming on top of similar restrictions imposed by many other governments, President Trump's move is bound to drastically escalate disruptions facing global airlines and travelers on some of the most heavily traveled routes.The disruptions to air travel are rippling through economies in a blow to hotels, car rental companies, museums and restaurants.There usually are about 400 flights a day from Europe to the United States, according to flight tracker FlightAware.About 72.4 million passengers flew from the U.S. to Europe in the year ended last June, making it the most popular international destination, according to Transportation Department figures.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump's decision Wednesday to impose a 30-day ban on most Europeans entering the United States is the latest calamity for airlines already reeling from falling bookings and canceled reservations as people try to avoid contracting the coronavirus.The ban, to begin at midnight Friday, won't apply to Americans trying to return home — though they will be subject to “enhanced” health screening — or to citizens of the United Kingdom.But coming on top of similar restrictions imposed by many other governments, President Trump's move is bound to drastically escalate disruptions facing global airlines and travelers on some of the most heavily traveled routes.The disruptions to air travel are rippling through economies in a blow to hotels, car rental companies, museums and restaurants.There usually are about 400 flights a day from Europe to the United States, according to flight tracker FlightAware.About 72.4 million passengers flew from the U.S. to Europe in the year ended last June, making it the most popular international destination, according to Transportation Department figures.
Pres. Trump suspends all travel from Europe starting Friday amid coronavirus
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Taking dramatic action, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday, March 11 he is sharply restricting passenger travel from 26 European nations to the U.S. and moving to ease the economic cost of a viral pandemic that is roiling global financial markets and disrupting the daily lives of Americans.President Trump, in a rare Oval Office address to the nation, said the month-long restriction on travel would begin late Friday, at midnight.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Taking dramatic action, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday, March 11 he is sharply restricting passenger travel from 26 European nations to the U.S. and moving to ease the economic cost of a viral pandemic that is roiling global financial markets and disrupting the daily lives of Americans.President Trump, in a rare Oval Office address to the nation, said the month-long restriction on travel would begin late Friday, at midnight.
'Catholics for Trump' event set for March 19 in Milwaukee postponed due to coronavirus
MILWAUKEE -- President Donald Trump's scheduled "Catholics for Trump" event scheduled for March 19 at the Wisconsin Center in downtown Milwaukee was postponed Wednesday, March 11 due to coronavirus.Catholics have been on the winning side of presidential elections since 1976.
MILWAUKEE -- President Donald Trump's scheduled "Catholics for Trump" event scheduled for March 19 at the Wisconsin Center in downtown Milwaukee was postponed Wednesday, March 11 due to coronavirus.Catholics have been on the winning side of presidential elections since 1976.
Vice President Pence meets with hospital executives to talk challenges as coronavirus spreads
WASHINGTON – “A couple of cases today are going to be many, many cases tomorrow,” Anthony Fauci said.The White House Coronavirus Task Force wants to ensure hospitals and health care centers around the country are ready for the spread of the virus to get worse.“We have to change our behavior.
WASHINGTON – “A couple of cases today are going to be many, many cases tomorrow,” Anthony Fauci said.The White House Coronavirus Task Force wants to ensure hospitals and health care centers around the country are ready for the spread of the virus to get worse.“We have to change our behavior.
Congress acts to limit President Trump's military action in Iran
WASHINGTON — Defying a veto threat, Congress has approved a bipartisan measure to limit President Donald Trump's authority to launch military operations against Iran.The House gave final legislative approval to the measure Wednesday, 227-186, sending it to President Trump.
WASHINGTON — Defying a veto threat, Congress has approved a bipartisan measure to limit President Donald Trump's authority to launch military operations against Iran.The House gave final legislative approval to the measure Wednesday, 227-186, sending it to President Trump.
Trump administration weighs delaying tax deadline amid coronavirus outbreak
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is working on plans to delay the April 15 federal tax deadline for some taxpayers in a bid to soften the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the U.S. economy.Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told Congress on Wednesday that the administration is looking to provide relief for most individual taxpayers as well as small businesses.Mnuchin said the administration believes a payment delay would have the effect of putting more than $200 billion back into the economy that would otherwise go to paying taxes next month.
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is working on plans to delay the April 15 federal tax deadline for some taxpayers in a bid to soften the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the U.S. economy.Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told Congress on Wednesday that the administration is looking to provide relief for most individual taxpayers as well as small businesses.Mnuchin said the administration believes a payment delay would have the effect of putting more than $200 billion back into the economy that would otherwise go to paying taxes next month.
SCOTUS: Trump administration's 'Remain in Mexico' asylum policy to continue
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it would allow the Trump administration to continue enforcing a policy that makes asylum-seekers wait in Mexico for U.S. court hearings, despite lower court rulings that the policy probably is illegal.The justices' order, over a dissenting vote by Justice Sonia Sotomayor, overturns a lower court order that would have blocked the policy, at least for people arriving at the border crossings in Arizona and California.The high court action came a day before the lower court order was to have taken effect.
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it would allow the Trump administration to continue enforcing a policy that makes asylum-seekers wait in Mexico for U.S. court hearings, despite lower court rulings that the policy probably is illegal.The justices' order, over a dissenting vote by Justice Sonia Sotomayor, overturns a lower court order that would have blocked the policy, at least for people arriving at the border crossings in Arizona and California.The high court action came a day before the lower court order was to have taken effect.
Vice President Pence coming to Wisconsin for congressional campaign event
MADISON, Wis. — Vice President Mike Pence plans to campaign in Wisconsin next week for Republican congressional candidate Tom Tiffany, the same day that President Donald Trump will be in Milwaukee for a rally.Tiffany announced Wednesday that Pence plans to attend a get-out-the-vote event on March 19 in Rothschild.
MADISON, Wis. — Vice President Mike Pence plans to campaign in Wisconsin next week for Republican congressional candidate Tom Tiffany, the same day that President Donald Trump will be in Milwaukee for a rally.Tiffany announced Wednesday that Pence plans to attend a get-out-the-vote event on March 19 in Rothschild.