President Trump mocks impeachment effort, talks up trade deal at rally
HERSHEY, Pa. -- President Donald Trump mocked the Democratic impeachment effort as he sought to rally supporters Tuesday in the key swing state of Pennsylvania, calling the process “impeachment lite” and promising it would lead to his reelection in 2020.President Trump's visit to Pennsylvania followed a momentous day at the U.S. Capitol, where Democrats unveiled articles of impeachment and shortly thereafter signaled their support for the president's long-sought United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement.
HERSHEY, Pa. -- President Donald Trump mocked the Democratic impeachment effort as he sought to rally supporters Tuesday in the key swing state of Pennsylvania, calling the process “impeachment lite” and promising it would lead to his reelection in 2020.President Trump's visit to Pennsylvania followed a momentous day at the U.S. Capitol, where Democrats unveiled articles of impeachment and shortly thereafter signaled their support for the president's long-sought United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement.
Wisconsin National Guard called to make changes in light of sex assault allegations
MILWAUKEE -- A survivor of military sexual assault calls the federal report of how the Wisconsin National Guard handled cases of sexual assault disgusting.
MILWAUKEE -- A survivor of military sexual assault calls the federal report of how the Wisconsin National Guard handled cases of sexual assault disgusting.
'We must act:' Democrats unveil President Trump impeachment charges
WASHINGTON —House Democrats announced two articles of impeachment Tuesday against President Donald Trump — abuse of power and obstruction of Congress — pushing toward historic votes over charges he corrupted the U.S. election process and endangered national security in his dealings with Ukraine.Speaker Nancy Pelosi, flanked by the chairmen of the impeachment inquiry committees, stood at the Capitol for what she called a “solemn act.'' Voting is expected in a matter of days in the Judiciary Committee and by Christmas in the full House.
WASHINGTON —House Democrats announced two articles of impeachment Tuesday against President Donald Trump — abuse of power and obstruction of Congress — pushing toward historic votes over charges he corrupted the U.S. election process and endangered national security in his dealings with Ukraine.Speaker Nancy Pelosi, flanked by the chairmen of the impeachment inquiry committees, stood at the Capitol for what she called a “solemn act.'' Voting is expected in a matter of days in the Judiciary Committee and by Christmas in the full House.
President Trump, Dems forge new North American trade deal
WASHINGTON —House Democrats and the White House announced a deal on a modified North American trade pact, handing President Donald Trump a major Capitol Hill win Tuesday on the same day that impeachment charges were announced against him.
WASHINGTON —House Democrats and the White House announced a deal on a modified North American trade pact, handing President Donald Trump a major Capitol Hill win Tuesday on the same day that impeachment charges were announced against him.
Bucks top Magic for 15th straight win; Antetokounmpo gets 32
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to their 15th straight victory, 110-101 over the Orlando Magic on Monday night.Khris Middleton scored 20 points for Milwaukee and Dante DiVincenzo added 12 points off the bench.Evan Fournier had 26 points for the Magic, who had won four straight.
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to their 15th straight victory, 110-101 over the Orlando Magic on Monday night.Khris Middleton scored 20 points for Milwaukee and Dante DiVincenzo added 12 points off the bench.Evan Fournier had 26 points for the Magic, who had won four straight.
Democrats poised to unveil 2 impeachment articles vs. President Trump
WASHINGTON — House Democrats are poised to unveil two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump over his actions in the Ukraine matter, with an announcement expected early Tuesday.Democratic leaders are expected to announce the formal charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress against the president, according to multiple people familiar with the discussions but unauthorized to discuss the proceedings and granted anonymity.Speaker Nancy Pelosi convened the House chairmen leading the impeachment inquiry in her office late Monday after a daylong Judiciary Committee hearing where Democrats laid out the case against President Trump, warning of the risk his actions toward Ukraine now pose to U.S. elections and national security.Pelosi declined to discuss the articles or the coming announcement during an evening event, but when asked if she has enough votes to impeach the president, the Democratic leader said she is letting House lawmakers vote their conscience.“On an issue like this, we don’t count the votes.
WASHINGTON — House Democrats are poised to unveil two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump over his actions in the Ukraine matter, with an announcement expected early Tuesday.Democratic leaders are expected to announce the formal charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress against the president, according to multiple people familiar with the discussions but unauthorized to discuss the proceedings and granted anonymity.Speaker Nancy Pelosi convened the House chairmen leading the impeachment inquiry in her office late Monday after a daylong Judiciary Committee hearing where Democrats laid out the case against President Trump, warning of the risk his actions toward Ukraine now pose to U.S. elections and national security.Pelosi declined to discuss the articles or the coming announcement during an evening event, but when asked if she has enough votes to impeach the president, the Democratic leader said she is letting House lawmakers vote their conscience.“On an issue like this, we don’t count the votes.
Wisconsin National Guard leader resigns in wake of sex assault review
MADISON — The commander of the Wisconsin National Guard agreed to resign at Gov.
MADISON — The commander of the Wisconsin National Guard agreed to resign at Gov.
White House backs emerging deal on consumer health costs
WASHINGTON — The White House endorsed an emerging bipartisan agreement Monday on legislation aimed at curbing rising health care costs, including taking steps to limit “surprise” medical bills that can plague patients treated in emergency rooms.While the deal's fate remained uncertain, enactment could give President Donald Trump and lawmakers of both parties a chance to crow about a rare legislative achievement during a bitterly divisive period dominated by Democrats' drive toward impeaching President Trump.House and Senate participants said the measure would establish a system of arbitration aimed at resolving disputes over surprise bills, which can occur when patients are unwittingly treated by providers from outside their insurance networks.It would also raise the federal minimum age for buying tobacco products to 21 from its current 18, including for electronic smoking devices, aides said.
WASHINGTON — The White House endorsed an emerging bipartisan agreement Monday on legislation aimed at curbing rising health care costs, including taking steps to limit “surprise” medical bills that can plague patients treated in emergency rooms.While the deal's fate remained uncertain, enactment could give President Donald Trump and lawmakers of both parties a chance to crow about a rare legislative achievement during a bitterly divisive period dominated by Democrats' drive toward impeaching President Trump.House and Senate participants said the measure would establish a system of arbitration aimed at resolving disputes over surprise bills, which can occur when patients are unwittingly treated by providers from outside their insurance networks.It would also raise the federal minimum age for buying tobacco products to 21 from its current 18, including for electronic smoking devices, aides said.
'It's an issue:' Senator Baldwin introduces bill that would help volunteer firefighters find housing
CEDARBURG -- Volunteer firefighters and EMTs make up the vast majority of departments across the United States, and for years, those departments have dealt with issues surrounding recruiting and retaining volunteers.
CEDARBURG -- Volunteer firefighters and EMTs make up the vast majority of departments across the United States, and for years, those departments have dealt with issues surrounding recruiting and retaining volunteers.
President Trump complains low-flow toilets are flush with problems
WASHINGTON — When it comes to toilets, President Donald Trump just wants to let it flow.President Trump said Friday, Dec. 6 that his administration is looking into relaxing water-saving regulations for toilets, sinks, and showers, saying consumers end up using even more water by flushing multiple times and trying to get clean with low water streams.“People are flushing toilets 10 times, 15 times as opposed to once.
WASHINGTON — When it comes to toilets, President Donald Trump just wants to let it flow.President Trump said Friday, Dec. 6 that his administration is looking into relaxing water-saving regulations for toilets, sinks, and showers, saying consumers end up using even more water by flushing multiple times and trying to get clean with low water streams.“People are flushing toilets 10 times, 15 times as opposed to once.
Wisconsin roads panel reconvenes after 5-year hiatus
MADISON — A bipartisan commission tasked with making recommendations on what major Wisconsin road projects should move forward met for the first time in half a decade on Friday.The Transportation Projects Commission did not recommend any new projects at its meeting, but Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary Craig Thompson said it would consider new projects, and how to pay for them, at future meetings.Gov.
MADISON — A bipartisan commission tasked with making recommendations on what major Wisconsin road projects should move forward met for the first time in half a decade on Friday.The Transportation Projects Commission did not recommend any new projects at its meeting, but Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary Craig Thompson said it would consider new projects, and how to pay for them, at future meetings.Gov.
Triple bobblehead puzzle set featuring Rodgers, Yelich, Giannis caps off MVP Birthday Week
MILWAUKEE -- Capping off MVP Birthday Week in Wisconsin, officials with the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum announced on Tuesday, Dec. 3 the scheduled release of a limited-edition bobblehead set featuring Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers, Milwaukee Brewers' slugger Christian Yelich, and Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo -- set for Friday morning, Dec. 6.The unique bobblehead set fits together at the base to form the shape of Wisconsin, making this a first bobblehead set that connects to form a state.The limited-edition bobbleheads, which are each individually numbered to only 1,500, can be purchased online from the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum and BobblesGalore.During the limited introductory period, the bobbleheads will be $175 for the set with free shipping.
MILWAUKEE -- Capping off MVP Birthday Week in Wisconsin, officials with the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum announced on Tuesday, Dec. 3 the scheduled release of a limited-edition bobblehead set featuring Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers, Milwaukee Brewers' slugger Christian Yelich, and Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo -- set for Friday morning, Dec. 6.The unique bobblehead set fits together at the base to form the shape of Wisconsin, making this a first bobblehead set that connects to form a state.The limited-edition bobbleheads, which are each individually numbered to only 1,500, can be purchased online from the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum and BobblesGalore.During the limited introductory period, the bobbleheads will be $175 for the set with free shipping.
Milwaukee city officials conflicted on 'longstanding issues' of Fire & Police Commission
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee's Fire and Police Commission is currently made up of one executive director, six commissioners and support staff, which is operating with 50% vacancies.Some Milwaukee Common Council members say that's because they've learned the commission's management team is running a toxic and incompetent workplace environment.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee's Fire and Police Commission is currently made up of one executive director, six commissioners and support staff, which is operating with 50% vacancies.Some Milwaukee Common Council members say that's because they've learned the commission's management team is running a toxic and incompetent workplace environment.
Democrats take big new step toward impeaching President Trump
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. House is taking a big, new step toward impeaching President Donald Trump.Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday that the House will draft formal articles of impeachment accusing President Trump of abusing the powers of his office to advance his own political gain.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. House is taking a big, new step toward impeaching President Donald Trump.Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday that the House will draft formal articles of impeachment accusing President Trump of abusing the powers of his office to advance his own political gain.
President Trump lights National Christmas Tree in holiday tradition
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump has helped light the National Christmas Tree, taking part in a nearly century-old holiday tradition in the nation’s capital.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump has helped light the National Christmas Tree, taking part in a nearly century-old holiday tradition in the nation’s capital.
Investigators to brief Wisconsin Guard leader on sex probe
MADISON -- Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON -- Wisconsin Gov.
Kohl's, Donald Driver deliver winter clothing to Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee youth
MILWAUKEE -- Kohl’s teamed up with Donald Driver on Thursday, Dec. 5 to deliver winter clothing to Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee youth.Kohl’s volunteers will deliver holiday gifts for families of Penfield Children’s Center on Friday, Dec. 6.Kohl’s and its associates at its corporate headquarters collected nearly 500 winter clothing items over the past month to donate to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Kohl’s teamed up with Donald Driver on Thursday, Dec. 5 to deliver winter clothing to Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee youth.Kohl’s volunteers will deliver holiday gifts for families of Penfield Children’s Center on Friday, Dec. 6.Kohl’s and its associates at its corporate headquarters collected nearly 500 winter clothing items over the past month to donate to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee.
668,000 will lose food stamp benefits under new work rules
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Hundreds of thousands of Americans who rely on the federal food stamp program will lose their benefits under a new Trump administration rule that will tighten work requirements for recipients.The rule announced Wednesday, Dec. 4 will limit the ability of states to exempt work-eligible adults from having to obtain steady employment in order to receive benefits.USDA officials say the rule would save roughly $5.5 billion over five years and cut benefits for about 688,000 recipients.Congressional Democrats and advocates for the poor were quick to condemn the administration's actions.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Hundreds of thousands of Americans who rely on the federal food stamp program will lose their benefits under a new Trump administration rule that will tighten work requirements for recipients.The rule announced Wednesday, Dec. 4 will limit the ability of states to exempt work-eligible adults from having to obtain steady employment in order to receive benefits.USDA officials say the rule would save roughly $5.5 billion over five years and cut benefits for about 688,000 recipients.Congressional Democrats and advocates for the poor were quick to condemn the administration's actions.
Milwaukee's mayor proposes $2.2M in block grant funds for lead abatement
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced on Sunday, Dec. 1 a portion of his proposed allocation of 2020 Community Development Block Grant funding.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced on Sunday, Dec. 1 a portion of his proposed allocation of 2020 Community Development Block Grant funding.