President Trump, first lady stroll the grounds of iconic Taj Mahal
AHMEDABAD, India President Donald Trump, who once owned the former Trump Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, took in breathtaking views of the real Taj Mahal Monday in India.As President Trump walked from the iconic 17th century mausoleum, he told reporters that is was an “incredible place."On his flight to Agra, India, President Trump told reporters on Air Force One that he'd never been to the UNESCO world heritage site before.
AHMEDABAD, India President Donald Trump, who once owned the former Trump Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, took in breathtaking views of the real Taj Mahal Monday in India.As President Trump walked from the iconic 17th century mausoleum, he told reporters that is was an “incredible place."On his flight to Agra, India, President Trump told reporters on Air Force One that he'd never been to the UNESCO world heritage site before.
Sanders briefed by officials of Russian attempts interfere in his 2020 campaign
WASHINGTON — Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders said Friday he was briefed by U.S. officials “about a month ago” that Russia has been trying to help his campaign as part of Moscow's efforts to interfere in the 2020 presidential election.“It was not clear what role they were going to play,” Sanders said during a campaign stop in California. “We were told that Russia, maybe other countries, are going to get involved in this campaign.”The Vermont senator continued: “Here’s the message to Russia: Stay out of American elections.”Sanders' response was a sharp contrast from that of President Donald Trump, who has pushed back at the assessment of U.S. intelligence agencies that Russia has interfered in elections on his behalf.
WASHINGTON — Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders said Friday he was briefed by U.S. officials “about a month ago” that Russia has been trying to help his campaign as part of Moscow's efforts to interfere in the 2020 presidential election.“It was not clear what role they were going to play,” Sanders said during a campaign stop in California. “We were told that Russia, maybe other countries, are going to get involved in this campaign.”The Vermont senator continued: “Here’s the message to Russia: Stay out of American elections.”Sanders' response was a sharp contrast from that of President Donald Trump, who has pushed back at the assessment of U.S. intelligence agencies that Russia has interfered in elections on his behalf.
Vice President Pence coming to Wisconsin, Minnesota in March
ONALASKA -- Vice President Mike Pence will campaign for President Donald Trump next month in Minnesota and Wisconsin.The Trump campaign announced Friday that Pence and his wife Karen will appear March 5 in Onalaska, Wisconsin, near LaCrosse.
ONALASKA -- Vice President Mike Pence will campaign for President Donald Trump next month in Minnesota and Wisconsin.The Trump campaign announced Friday that Pence and his wife Karen will appear March 5 in Onalaska, Wisconsin, near LaCrosse.
Intel officials say Russia boosting President Trump's candidacy
WASHINGTON — Intelligence officials have warned lawmakers that Russia is interfering in the 2020 election campaign to help President Donald Trump get reelected, three officials familiar with the closed-door briefing said Thursday.The warning raises questions about the integrity of the presidential campaign and whether President Trump's administration is taking the proper steps to combat the kind of interference that the U.S. saw in 2016.The officials asked for anonymity to discuss sensitive intelligence.
WASHINGTON — Intelligence officials have warned lawmakers that Russia is interfering in the 2020 election campaign to help President Donald Trump get reelected, three officials familiar with the closed-door briefing said Thursday.The warning raises questions about the integrity of the presidential campaign and whether President Trump's administration is taking the proper steps to combat the kind of interference that the U.S. saw in 2016.The officials asked for anonymity to discuss sensitive intelligence.
Antetokounmpo scores 33, leads Bucks to rout of Pistons
DETROIT — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 33 points and 16 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks routed the Detroit Pistons 126-106 on Thursday night.The Bucks led 70-41 at halftime and by as many as 34 points in the second half.
DETROIT — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 33 points and 16 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks routed the Detroit Pistons 126-106 on Thursday night.The Bucks led 70-41 at halftime and by as many as 34 points in the second half.
Wisconsin Legislature sends $250 million tax cut to governor
MADISON — Wisconsin's Republican-controlled Legislature on Thursday sent a $250 million income tax cut to Democratic Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin's Republican-controlled Legislature on Thursday sent a $250 million income tax cut to Democratic Gov.
New poll shows Bernie Sanders is the front runner in Nevada
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — It is less than 48 hours to the Nevada caucus and a new statewide poll shows Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders with a strong double-digit lead.According to an 8 News Now/Emerson College poll, Sanders received 30.4%, following him is Mayor Pete Buttigieg with 16.9%, former Vice President Joe Biden with 16.1%, Senator Elizabeth Warren with 12.1%, followed by Senator Amy Klobuchar with 11%, Tom Steyer with 9.8%, Representative Tulsi Gabbard with 1.9%, and 1.8% of respondents said they would vote for someone else.
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — It is less than 48 hours to the Nevada caucus and a new statewide poll shows Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders with a strong double-digit lead.According to an 8 News Now/Emerson College poll, Sanders received 30.4%, following him is Mayor Pete Buttigieg with 16.9%, former Vice President Joe Biden with 16.1%, Senator Elizabeth Warren with 12.1%, followed by Senator Amy Klobuchar with 11%, Tom Steyer with 9.8%, Representative Tulsi Gabbard with 1.9%, and 1.8% of respondents said they would vote for someone else.
President Trump ally Roger Stone sentenced to 40 months in prison
WASHINGTON — President Trump loyalist and ally Roger Stone was sentenced Thursday to 40 months in federal prison, following an extraordinary move by Attorney General William Barr to back off his Justice Department's original sentencing recommendation.U.S. District Court Judge Amy Berman Jackson said Stone's crimes demanded a significant time behind bars, but she said the seven to nine years originally recommended by the Justice Department were excessive.Stone's lawyers had asked for a sentence of probation, citing his age of 67 years, his health and his lack of criminal history.Stone was convicted in November on all seven counts of an indictment that accused him of lying to Congress, tampering with a witness and obstructing the House investigation into whether the Trump campaign coordinated with Russia to tip the 2016 election.
WASHINGTON — President Trump loyalist and ally Roger Stone was sentenced Thursday to 40 months in federal prison, following an extraordinary move by Attorney General William Barr to back off his Justice Department's original sentencing recommendation.U.S. District Court Judge Amy Berman Jackson said Stone's crimes demanded a significant time behind bars, but she said the seven to nine years originally recommended by the Justice Department were excessive.Stone's lawyers had asked for a sentence of probation, citing his age of 67 years, his health and his lack of criminal history.Stone was convicted in November on all seven counts of an indictment that accused him of lying to Congress, tampering with a witness and obstructing the House investigation into whether the Trump campaign coordinated with Russia to tip the 2016 election.
Debate night brawl: Bloomberg, Sanders attacked by rivals
LAS VEGAS — From the opening bell, Democrats savaged New York billionaire Mike Bloomberg and raised pointed questions about Bernie Sanders' take-no-prisoners politics during a contentious debate Wednesday night that threatened to further muddy the party's urgent quest to defeat President Donald Trump.Bloomberg, the former New York mayor who was once a Republican, was forced to defend his record and past comments related to race, gender and his personal wealth in an occasionally rocky debate stage debut.
LAS VEGAS — From the opening bell, Democrats savaged New York billionaire Mike Bloomberg and raised pointed questions about Bernie Sanders' take-no-prisoners politics during a contentious debate Wednesday night that threatened to further muddy the party's urgent quest to defeat President Donald Trump.Bloomberg, the former New York mayor who was once a Republican, was forced to defend his record and past comments related to race, gender and his personal wealth in an occasionally rocky debate stage debut.
Wisconsin Assembly votes to require teaching the Holocaust
MADISON — Teaching about the Holocaust to middle and high school students in Wisconsin would be required under a bill passed unanimously Feb. 18 by the state Assembly.The measure now heads to the Senate.The bill had broad support at a public hearing earlier this month from those who work to keep alive the memory of the organized mass murder of 6 million Jews and others by the Nazis under Adolf Hitler.Proponents worry that as memory of the Holocaust fades, and the number of survivors who can tell their stories dwindle, younger generations will not learn about the systematic killing of the Jews and others.Eleven states currently requiring teaching Holocaust history.
MADISON — Teaching about the Holocaust to middle and high school students in Wisconsin would be required under a bill passed unanimously Feb. 18 by the state Assembly.The measure now heads to the Senate.The bill had broad support at a public hearing earlier this month from those who work to keep alive the memory of the organized mass murder of 6 million Jews and others by the Nazis under Adolf Hitler.Proponents worry that as memory of the Holocaust fades, and the number of survivors who can tell their stories dwindle, younger generations will not learn about the systematic killing of the Jews and others.Eleven states currently requiring teaching Holocaust history.
Wisconsin Senate Democrats block vote on tax cut bill
MADISON — The Wisconsin Senate on Wednesday debated a Republican-authored $250 million income tax cut proposal that could be on a collision course with Democratic Gov.
MADISON — The Wisconsin Senate on Wednesday debated a Republican-authored $250 million income tax cut proposal that could be on a collision course with Democratic Gov.
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AP source: Attorney General Barr tells people he might quit over President Trump's tweets
WASHINGTON — Attorney General William Barr has told people close to him he’s considering quitting his post after President Donald Trump wouldn’t heed his warning to stop tweeting about Justice Department cases, an administration official told The Associated Press.The revelation came days after Barr took a public swipe at the president, saying in a television interview that President Trump’s tweets about Justice Department cases and staffers make it “impossible” for him to do his job.
WASHINGTON — Attorney General William Barr has told people close to him he’s considering quitting his post after President Donald Trump wouldn’t heed his warning to stop tweeting about Justice Department cases, an administration official told The Associated Press.The revelation came days after Barr took a public swipe at the president, saying in a television interview that President Trump’s tweets about Justice Department cases and staffers make it “impossible” for him to do his job.
Wisconsin Senate approves procedures for police body cams
MADISON — The public would have access to most police body camera video under a bill passed Wednesday by the state Senate.Open records advocates, media members and a broad array of law enforcement groups support the compromise bill detailing public access to police body camera footage.
MADISON — The public would have access to most police body camera video under a bill passed Wednesday by the state Senate.Open records advocates, media members and a broad array of law enforcement groups support the compromise bill detailing public access to police body camera footage.
Kelly, Karofsky advance to April race for Wisconsin Supreme Court term
MADISON -- Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Dan Kelly and Dane County Circuit Judge Jill Karofsky have advanced to an April race for a 10-year term on the high court.Both Kelly and Karofsky ran well ahead of Marquette law professor Ed Fallone in Tuesday's primary.
MADISON -- Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Dan Kelly and Dane County Circuit Judge Jill Karofsky have advanced to an April race for a 10-year term on the high court.Both Kelly and Karofsky ran well ahead of Marquette law professor Ed Fallone in Tuesday's primary.
Chris Larson, David Crowley advance to spring election in race for Milwaukee County executive
MILWAUKEE -- Chris Larson and David Crowley are the top two vote-getters in the primary election for Milwaukee County executive -- and earn the right to advance to the April general election with 93% of precincts reporting.Larson and Crowley beat out Theodore Lipscomb and Purnima Nath -- who finished third and fourth respectively.
MILWAUKEE -- Chris Larson and David Crowley are the top two vote-getters in the primary election for Milwaukee County executive -- and earn the right to advance to the April general election with 93% of precincts reporting.Larson and Crowley beat out Theodore Lipscomb and Purnima Nath -- who finished third and fourth respectively.
Incumbent Tom Barrett, Lena Taylor advance to April election in race for Milwaukee mayor
MILWAUKEE -- With 100 percent of precincts reporting by Tuesday night, Feb.18, incumbent Tom Barrett and Lena Taylor advanced to the April general election in the race for Milwaukee mayor.Milwaukee Alderman Tony Zielinski and Paul Rasky finished third and fourth respectively.
MILWAUKEE -- With 100 percent of precincts reporting by Tuesday night, Feb.18, incumbent Tom Barrett and Lena Taylor advanced to the April general election in the race for Milwaukee mayor.Milwaukee Alderman Tony Zielinski and Paul Rasky finished third and fourth respectively.
Wisconsin tribal leader calls for action on opioids
MADISON — The leader of the Forest County Potawatomi Community on Tuesday urged Wisconsin policymakers to work together to fight the scourge of opioid abuse that he said was hitting the state's native populations hard.Forest County Potawatomi Chairman Ned Daniels Jr., used the annual State of the Tribes speech to call for a “sharp focus” on opioid abuse.“Our children and grandchildren will remember and thank you for the things you do on this issue today," he said in the speech given in the Assembly chamber.
MADISON — The leader of the Forest County Potawatomi Community on Tuesday urged Wisconsin policymakers to work together to fight the scourge of opioid abuse that he said was hitting the state's native populations hard.Forest County Potawatomi Chairman Ned Daniels Jr., used the annual State of the Tribes speech to call for a “sharp focus” on opioid abuse.“Our children and grandchildren will remember and thank you for the things you do on this issue today," he said in the speech given in the Assembly chamber.