Senate so far split neatly along party lines on impeachment
WASHINGTON — The Senate is so far cleaving neatly along party lines in advance of Wednesday's virtually certain votes to acquit President Donald Trump on two impeachment charges, with just two or three undecided members even considering breaking with their party.A leading GOP moderate, Susan Collins of Maine, announced she will vote to acquit President Trump, leaving Utah Sen.
WASHINGTON — The Senate is so far cleaving neatly along party lines in advance of Wednesday's virtually certain votes to acquit President Donald Trump on two impeachment charges, with just two or three undecided members even considering breaking with their party.A leading GOP moderate, Susan Collins of Maine, announced she will vote to acquit President Trump, leaving Utah Sen.
Governor Tony Evers on Iowa caucus: It's time for a change
MADISON — Wisconsin's Democratic Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin's Democratic Gov.
Army veteran, Border Patrol deputy among President Trump’s guests for State of the Union
WASHINGTON ─ For U.S. Army veteran Tony Rankins, it was hard to put into words what it would mean to be a gust of President Donald Trump at the State of the Union address Tuesday night, Feb. 4.“It’s unbelievable, from sleeping on the streets to being here at the White House,” Rankins said.Rankins said he suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) but overcame homelessness and addiction with the help of a job, which was made possible by President Trump’s Opportunity Zones program.“Without that, I would’ve never gotten a job,” Rankins said. “…it means a lot to my family because I’ve brought so much shame to them, but now, maybe they’ll see if we are all right.”Border Patrol Deputy Chief Raul Ortiz, another of President Trump’s guests said he recognizes the importance of securing the nation’s southern border.“He also recognizes that there’s a border security issue and national security issue that we must deal with,” Ortiz said of President Trump. “Understand that we have a humanitarian crisis.”Jody Jones’ brother was murdered by an illegal immigrant back in 2018.
WASHINGTON ─ For U.S. Army veteran Tony Rankins, it was hard to put into words what it would mean to be a gust of President Donald Trump at the State of the Union address Tuesday night, Feb. 4.“It’s unbelievable, from sleeping on the streets to being here at the White House,” Rankins said.Rankins said he suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) but overcame homelessness and addiction with the help of a job, which was made possible by President Trump’s Opportunity Zones program.“Without that, I would’ve never gotten a job,” Rankins said. “…it means a lot to my family because I’ve brought so much shame to them, but now, maybe they’ll see if we are all right.”Border Patrol Deputy Chief Raul Ortiz, another of President Trump’s guests said he recognizes the importance of securing the nation’s southern border.“He also recognizes that there’s a border security issue and national security issue that we must deal with,” Ortiz said of President Trump. “Understand that we have a humanitarian crisis.”Jody Jones’ brother was murdered by an illegal immigrant back in 2018.
Flu activity in Milwaukee 'concerning' to doctors, 281 hospitalizations as of Jan. 31
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett spoke about flu activity in the city on Tuesday, Feb. 4, noting an increase in flu hospitalizations he called "concerning to medical providers," with that number more than four times higher than at the same time in 2019.Health officials said Tuesday with a lot of focus being placed on coronavirus, they wanted to re-emphasize simple ways you can help protect yourself.Mayor Barrett noted from Sept. 1, 2019 through Jan. 31, 2020, there were 281 flu hospitalizations in the City of Milwaukee, compared to just 70 during this period in 2019."One reason this flu season is different -- Influenza B was the predominant strain early on during the flu season," Barrett said. "In the past few weeks, the much stronger and faster traveling Influenza A has been increasing."
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett spoke about flu activity in the city on Tuesday, Feb. 4, noting an increase in flu hospitalizations he called "concerning to medical providers," with that number more than four times higher than at the same time in 2019.Health officials said Tuesday with a lot of focus being placed on coronavirus, they wanted to re-emphasize simple ways you can help protect yourself.Mayor Barrett noted from Sept. 1, 2019 through Jan. 31, 2020, there were 281 flu hospitalizations in the City of Milwaukee, compared to just 70 during this period in 2019."One reason this flu season is different -- Influenza B was the predominant strain early on during the flu season," Barrett said. "In the past few weeks, the much stronger and faster traveling Influenza A has been increasing."
President Trump's State of the Union speech to project optimism at time of bitter division
WASHINGTON — Standing before lawmakers in the grand-domed Capitol where his impeachment trial is still underway, President Donald Trump on Tuesday night will declare the state of the union strong, even when it is bitterly divided as he asks Americans for a second term.After becoming just the third president in U.S. history to be impeached, President Trump will try to move forward, aides say, offering an optimistic message that stresses economic growth in his annual address before Congress.But the impeachment drama will hang over him as he stands before the very lawmakers who have voted to remove him from office — and those who are expected to acquit him Wednesday when the Senate trial comes to a close.
WASHINGTON — Standing before lawmakers in the grand-domed Capitol where his impeachment trial is still underway, President Donald Trump on Tuesday night will declare the state of the union strong, even when it is bitterly divided as he asks Americans for a second term.After becoming just the third president in U.S. history to be impeached, President Trump will try to move forward, aides say, offering an optimistic message that stresses economic growth in his annual address before Congress.But the impeachment drama will hang over him as he stands before the very lawmakers who have voted to remove him from office — and those who are expected to acquit him Wednesday when the Senate trial comes to a close.
Poor start: Leadoff Iowa Democratic caucus results delayed
DES MOINES -- The Iowa Democratic Party said Monday night, Feb. 3 that results from the state’s first-in-the-nation caucus were indefinitely delayed due to “quality checks” and “inconsistencies” in some reporting, an embarrassing complication that added a new layer of doubt to an already uncertain presidential primary season.The party said the problem was not a result of a “hack or an intrusion.”The statement came after Iowa voters packed caucus sites across the state with at least four leading candidates battling to win the opening contest of the 2020 campaign, and ultimately, the opportunity to take on President Donald Trump this fall.Monday's confusion allowed every candidate to claim momentum, though no results were announced by the state party as Monday night was about to turn to Tuesday.“It looks like it’s going to be a long night, but we’re feeling good," former Vice President Joe Biden said, suggesting the final results would “be close.” “We’re in this for the long haul.”Vermont Sen.
DES MOINES -- The Iowa Democratic Party said Monday night, Feb. 3 that results from the state’s first-in-the-nation caucus were indefinitely delayed due to “quality checks” and “inconsistencies” in some reporting, an embarrassing complication that added a new layer of doubt to an already uncertain presidential primary season.The party said the problem was not a result of a “hack or an intrusion.”The statement came after Iowa voters packed caucus sites across the state with at least four leading candidates battling to win the opening contest of the 2020 campaign, and ultimately, the opportunity to take on President Donald Trump this fall.Monday's confusion allowed every candidate to claim momentum, though no results were announced by the state party as Monday night was about to turn to Tuesday.“It looks like it’s going to be a long night, but we’re feeling good," former Vice President Joe Biden said, suggesting the final results would “be close.” “We’re in this for the long haul.”Vermont Sen.
Annual White House Easter Egg Roll scheduled for April 13
WASHINGTON — The annual White House Easter Egg Roll is set for April 13.First lady Melania Trump announced the date for the time-honored tradition on Monday.Tickets are free and are available through an online lottery scheduled to open Feb. 18 at 9 a.m. CST and close Feb. 24 at 9 a.m. CST.
WASHINGTON — The annual White House Easter Egg Roll is set for April 13.First lady Melania Trump announced the date for the time-honored tradition on Monday.Tickets are free and are available through an online lottery scheduled to open Feb. 18 at 9 a.m. CST and close Feb. 24 at 9 a.m. CST.
In battleground Wisconsin, GOP opens 1st Milwaukee office
MILWAUKEE — The Wisconsin Republican Party this week will open its first-ever office in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, one of the clearest signs yet of the party's push to cut into Democrats' advantage among minority voters and the latest indication of how hard-fought every vote will be in the battleground state.The office, which opens Thursday, will serve as the base for the party's minority outreach coordinator and serve as a hub for Republican events, campaign organizing and efforts to connect with black and Hispanic people in Milwaukee, party leaders told The Associated Press.“We want to be a part of the community,” Wisconsin Republican Party Chairman Andrew Hitt told the AP. “We want to make sure they know there is a choice."Both major parties have stressed the importance of reaching every possible voter in the swing state.
MILWAUKEE — The Wisconsin Republican Party this week will open its first-ever office in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, one of the clearest signs yet of the party's push to cut into Democrats' advantage among minority voters and the latest indication of how hard-fought every vote will be in the battleground state.The office, which opens Thursday, will serve as the base for the party's minority outreach coordinator and serve as a hub for Republican events, campaign organizing and efforts to connect with black and Hispanic people in Milwaukee, party leaders told The Associated Press.“We want to be a part of the community,” Wisconsin Republican Party Chairman Andrew Hitt told the AP. “We want to make sure they know there is a choice."Both major parties have stressed the importance of reaching every possible voter in the swing state.
President Trump shifts to authorize wider US military use of landmines
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday canceled an Obama-era prohibition on the use of anti-personnel landmines outside of the Korean peninsula.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday canceled an Obama-era prohibition on the use of anti-personnel landmines outside of the Korean peninsula.
President Trump to tout U.S. 'comeback' at State of the Union speech
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will use next week’s State of the Union to promote what he calls the “Great American comeback,” according to a senior administration official.The speech comes at a moment when President Trump is hoping to put his Senate impeachment trial behind him.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will use next week’s State of the Union to promote what he calls the “Great American comeback,” according to a senior administration official.The speech comes at a moment when President Trump is hoping to put his Senate impeachment trial behind him.
President Trump acquittal now likely Wednesday; Senate nixes witnesses
WASHINGTON — The Senate narrowly rejected Democratic demands to summon witnesses for President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial late Friday, all but ensuring President Trump's acquittal in just the third trial to threaten a president's removal in U.S. history.
WASHINGTON — The Senate narrowly rejected Democratic demands to summon witnesses for President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial late Friday, all but ensuring President Trump's acquittal in just the third trial to threaten a president's removal in U.S. history.
Police open fire at 'impaired' driver in Mar-a-Lago breach
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Law enforcement agents opened fire on an SUV driver who smashed through two security checkpoints at Mar-a-Lago on Friday in what authorities described as the actions of “an obviously impaired" driver but not an intentional attack on President Donald Trump's resort.The driver, Hannah Roemhild, 30, of Connecticut, who identifies herself on her Facebook page as an opera singer, was later arrested at a nearby motel.
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Law enforcement agents opened fire on an SUV driver who smashed through two security checkpoints at Mar-a-Lago on Friday in what authorities described as the actions of “an obviously impaired" driver but not an intentional attack on President Donald Trump's resort.The driver, Hannah Roemhild, 30, of Connecticut, who identifies herself on her Facebook page as an opera singer, was later arrested at a nearby motel.
Gov. Evers declares State of Emergency in 3 counties in response to lakeshore flooding, damage
MADISON -- Governor Tony Evers signed on Friday, Jan. 31 Executive Order #68 declaring a State of Emergency in Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha counties in response to lakeshore flooding and strong winter storms in the region.The storms, which occurred January 10-12, caused significant infrastructure damage in areas along the Lake Michigan shoreline.A State of Emergency declaration directs state agencies to assist those affected by the storms.
MADISON -- Governor Tony Evers signed on Friday, Jan. 31 Executive Order #68 declaring a State of Emergency in Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha counties in response to lakeshore flooding and strong winter storms in the region.The storms, which occurred January 10-12, caused significant infrastructure damage in areas along the Lake Michigan shoreline.A State of Emergency declaration directs state agencies to assist those affected by the storms.
Senate may push final President Trump trial vote to next week
WASHINGTON — The Senate is considering pushing off final acquittal in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial until next week under a proposal being negotiated Friday by party leaders.The situation remained fluid, but senators have indicated they want more time to publicly debate the charges and air their positions on the coming vote, according to a Republican familiar with the proposal but unauthorized to discuss it.
WASHINGTON — The Senate is considering pushing off final acquittal in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial until next week under a proposal being negotiated Friday by party leaders.The situation remained fluid, but senators have indicated they want more time to publicly debate the charges and air their positions on the coming vote, according to a Republican familiar with the proposal but unauthorized to discuss it.
Key questions asked during impeachment trial of President Trump
WASHINGTON — There were questions about quid pro quos and whistleblowers, the Constitution and an unpublished book.Senators in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial posed dozens of questions to White House lawyers and to House Democrats prosecuting the case.
WASHINGTON — There were questions about quid pro quos and whistleblowers, the Constitution and an unpublished book.Senators in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial posed dozens of questions to White House lawyers and to House Democrats prosecuting the case.
President Trump defense: Ukraine 'quid pro quo' not impeachable
WASHINGTON — In a striking shift from President Donald Trump’s claims of “perfect” dealings with Ukraine, his defense asserted Wednesday at his Senate trial that a trade of U.S. military aid for political favors — even if proven — could not be grounds for his impeachment.President Trump's defenders relied on retired professor Alan Dershowitz, a member of their team, who told senators that every politician conflates his own interest with the public interest. "It cannot be impeachable,” he declared.Democrats are pressing hard to force the Senate to call more witnesses to testify, but Republicans appear intently focused on bringing the impeachment trial to a vote of acquittal, possibly in a matter of days.
WASHINGTON — In a striking shift from President Donald Trump’s claims of “perfect” dealings with Ukraine, his defense asserted Wednesday at his Senate trial that a trade of U.S. military aid for political favors — even if proven — could not be grounds for his impeachment.President Trump's defenders relied on retired professor Alan Dershowitz, a member of their team, who told senators that every politician conflates his own interest with the public interest. "It cannot be impeachable,” he declared.Democrats are pressing hard to force the Senate to call more witnesses to testify, but Republicans appear intently focused on bringing the impeachment trial to a vote of acquittal, possibly in a matter of days.
President Trump impeachment trial gets more pointed with Bolton book at the center
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's impeachment trial shifted swiftly to pointed, back-and-forth questioning Wednesday as Republicans strained to contain the fallout over John Bolton's forthcoming book, which threatens their hopes of ending the trial with a quick acquittal.The day started simply enough.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's impeachment trial shifted swiftly to pointed, back-and-forth questioning Wednesday as Republicans strained to contain the fallout over John Bolton's forthcoming book, which threatens their hopes of ending the trial with a quick acquittal.The day started simply enough.
'Working together:' Milwaukee organization celebrates 35 years of serving city's homeless
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee organization is celebrating 35 years of serving the city's homeless.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee organization is celebrating 35 years of serving the city's homeless.
PEWAUKEE -- Gov.