Baldwin asks DOD to investigate Wisconsin discharge decision
MADISON, Wis. — U.S. Sen.
MADISON, Wis. — U.S. Sen.
Vice President Mike Pence to visit Wisconsin, Indiana next week
MADISON — Vice President Mike Pence is planning to visit Wisconsin and his home state of Indiana next week.Pence’s office announced Wednesday that he was scheduled to tour and deliver remarks at shipbuilder Marinette Marine in northeast Wisconsin on Nov. 20.
MADISON — Vice President Mike Pence is planning to visit Wisconsin and his home state of Indiana next week.Pence’s office announced Wednesday that he was scheduled to tour and deliver remarks at shipbuilder Marinette Marine in northeast Wisconsin on Nov. 20.
US budget deficit surges to $134.5 billion in October
WASHINGTON — The federal government, which ended the 2019 budget year with its largest deficit in seven years, began the new budget year with a deficit in October that was 33.8% bigger than a year ago as spending hit a record.The Treasury Department said Wednesday that the deficit last month totaled $134.5 billion, up from a shortfall in October 2018 of $100.5 billion.The government ran up a deficit of $984.4 billion for the 2019 budget year that ended Sept. 30, 26% larger than in 2018.The Congressional Budget Office is forecasting that the deficit for 2020 will hit $1 trillion and will remain over $1 trillion for the next decade.
WASHINGTON — The federal government, which ended the 2019 budget year with its largest deficit in seven years, began the new budget year with a deficit in October that was 33.8% bigger than a year ago as spending hit a record.The Treasury Department said Wednesday that the deficit last month totaled $134.5 billion, up from a shortfall in October 2018 of $100.5 billion.The government ran up a deficit of $984.4 billion for the 2019 budget year that ended Sept. 30, 26% larger than in 2018.The Congressional Budget Office is forecasting that the deficit for 2020 will hit $1 trillion and will remain over $1 trillion for the next decade.
President Trump’s vaping ban to be released this week
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says a ban on flavored vaping products will be rolled out this week.The ban was promised about two months ago amid an outbreak of vaping-related lung illnesses across the country.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says a ban on flavored vaping products will be rolled out this week.The ban was promised about two months ago amid an outbreak of vaping-related lung illnesses across the country.
Impeachment: President Trump overheard demanding ‘investigations’
WASHINGTON — For the first time a top diplomat testified Wednesday that President Donald Trump was overheard asking about “the investigations” that he wanted Ukraine to pursue that are central to the impeachment inquiry.William Taylor, the top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine, revealed the new information as the House Intelligence Committee opened extraordinary hearings on whether the 45th president of the United States should be removed from office.Taylor said his staff recently told him they overheard President Trump speaking on the phone to another diplomat, Ambassador Gordon Sondland, at a restaurant the day after President Trump’s July 25 phone call with the new leader of Ukraine that sparked the impeachment inquiry.The staff could hear President Trump on the phone asking about “the investigations,” and Sondland told the president the Ukrainians were ready to move forward, Taylor testified.The anonymous whistleblower’s complaint to the intelligence community’s inspector general — including that President Trump had pressed Ukraine’s president to investigate Democratic foe Joe Biden and Biden’s son and was holding up U.S. military aid — ignited the impeachment inquiry.As Wednesday’s hearing opened, Republicans lawmakers immediately pushed Democrats to hear in closed session from the anonymous whistleblower.But Rep.
WASHINGTON — For the first time a top diplomat testified Wednesday that President Donald Trump was overheard asking about “the investigations” that he wanted Ukraine to pursue that are central to the impeachment inquiry.William Taylor, the top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine, revealed the new information as the House Intelligence Committee opened extraordinary hearings on whether the 45th president of the United States should be removed from office.Taylor said his staff recently told him they overheard President Trump speaking on the phone to another diplomat, Ambassador Gordon Sondland, at a restaurant the day after President Trump’s July 25 phone call with the new leader of Ukraine that sparked the impeachment inquiry.The staff could hear President Trump on the phone asking about “the investigations,” and Sondland told the president the Ukrainians were ready to move forward, Taylor testified.The anonymous whistleblower’s complaint to the intelligence community’s inspector general — including that President Trump had pressed Ukraine’s president to investigate Democratic foe Joe Biden and Biden’s son and was holding up U.S. military aid — ignited the impeachment inquiry.As Wednesday’s hearing opened, Republicans lawmakers immediately pushed Democrats to hear in closed session from the anonymous whistleblower.But Rep.
Theo Lipscomb announces his candidacy for Milwaukee County executive
MILWAUKEE -- Theo Lipscomb, chairman of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors, announced on Wednesday, Nov. 13 that he is running for Milwaukee County executive.
MILWAUKEE -- Theo Lipscomb, chairman of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors, announced on Wednesday, Nov. 13 that he is running for Milwaukee County executive.
Lawsuit could deactivate 234,000 voters in Wisconsin
MADISON — More than 234,000 voters in Wisconsin would be made unable to cast their ballot unless they register again before the next election under a lawsuit being filed Wednesday that liberals fear could dampen turnout among Democrats in the 2020 presidential race.The lawsuit could affect how many voters are able to cast ballots in both the April presidential primary and November 2020 general election in Wisconsin, a key swing state that both sides are targeting.
MADISON — More than 234,000 voters in Wisconsin would be made unable to cast their ballot unless they register again before the next election under a lawsuit being filed Wednesday that liberals fear could dampen turnout among Democrats in the 2020 presidential race.The lawsuit could affect how many voters are able to cast ballots in both the April presidential primary and November 2020 general election in Wisconsin, a key swing state that both sides are targeting.
Assembly passed resolution declaring Capitol evergreen a Christmas tree
MADISON -- The state Assembly passed a resolution declaring the giant evergreen the state Department of Administration places in the state Capitol every December a Christmas tree.Democratic Gov.
MADISON -- The state Assembly passed a resolution declaring the giant evergreen the state Department of Administration places in the state Capitol every December a Christmas tree.Democratic Gov.
Pact reached to avert government shutdown through Dec. 20
WASHINGTON — A top House lawmaker announced Tuesday that Congress will pass a governmentwide temporary spending bill to keep the government running through Dec. 20, forestalling a government shutdown as the House turns its focus to impeachment hearings.Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Nita Lowey, D-N.Y., made the announcement after meeting with Senate counterpart Richard Shelby, R-Ala., in hopes of kick-starting long-delayed efforts to find agreement on $1.4 trillion worth of agency spending bills.A fight over President Donald Trump's demands for up to $8 billion in new funding for his U.S.-Mexico border fence project is largely responsible for an impasse on the huge spending package, which would implement the details of this summer's hard-won budget accord.The politically explosive impeachment hearing and the possibility of impeachment and a trial aren't making the jobs of dealmakers like Lowey any easier.
WASHINGTON — A top House lawmaker announced Tuesday that Congress will pass a governmentwide temporary spending bill to keep the government running through Dec. 20, forestalling a government shutdown as the House turns its focus to impeachment hearings.Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Nita Lowey, D-N.Y., made the announcement after meeting with Senate counterpart Richard Shelby, R-Ala., in hopes of kick-starting long-delayed efforts to find agreement on $1.4 trillion worth of agency spending bills.A fight over President Donald Trump's demands for up to $8 billion in new funding for his U.S.-Mexico border fence project is largely responsible for an impasse on the huge spending package, which would implement the details of this summer's hard-won budget accord.The politically explosive impeachment hearing and the possibility of impeachment and a trial aren't making the jobs of dealmakers like Lowey any easier.
Congressman Charlie Crist’s bill could help veterans caught in the criminal justice system
WASHINGTON – When returning from military service, some veterans affected by post-traumatic stress and other mental health issues can find themselves in legal trouble or jail.It’s a problem Florida Congressman Charlie Crist hopes to prevent.“It’s to help veterans who come back and are having difficulty reacclimating to civilian life and they get caught up in the criminal justice system for the minor offense of one kind or another,” Rep.
WASHINGTON – When returning from military service, some veterans affected by post-traumatic stress and other mental health issues can find themselves in legal trouble or jail.It’s a problem Florida Congressman Charlie Crist hopes to prevent.“It’s to help veterans who come back and are having difficulty reacclimating to civilian life and they get caught up in the criminal justice system for the minor offense of one kind or another,” Rep.
MADISON — Gov.
President Trump kicks off Veterans Day tribute in NYC
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump kicked off New York City's Veterans Day Tribute on Monday by saying the nation's veterans "risked everything for us.
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump kicked off New York City's Veterans Day Tribute on Monday by saying the nation's veterans "risked everything for us.
Denied: Staff shields Governor Tony Evers' emails from public access
MADISON -- Governor Tony Evers' office is denying open records requests for his emails.
MADISON -- Governor Tony Evers' office is denying open records requests for his emails.
Justices take up high-profile case over young immigrants
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court is taking up the Trump administration's plan to end legal protections that shield 660,000 immigrants from deportation.
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court is taking up the Trump administration's plan to end legal protections that shield 660,000 immigrants from deportation.
'A 2nd chance:' Gov. Tony Evers grants pardons to 8 people
MADISON — On Sunday, Nov. 10, Governor Tony Evers issued pardons to eight people following the consideration of recommendations made by the Governor's Pardon Advisory Board after their hearing on Monday, Oct. 14.“Pardons play a very important role in our criminal justice system and society by giving deserving folks a second chance,” Gov.
MADISON — On Sunday, Nov. 10, Governor Tony Evers issued pardons to eight people following the consideration of recommendations made by the Governor's Pardon Advisory Board after their hearing on Monday, Oct. 14.“Pardons play a very important role in our criminal justice system and society by giving deserving folks a second chance,” Gov.
Watergate redux? Pres. Trump impeachment inquiry heads for live TV
WASHINGTON -- Back in 1973, tens of millions of Americans tuned in to what Variety called "the hottest daytime soap opera" — the Senate Watergate hearings that eventually led to President Richard Nixon's resignation.It was a communal experience, and by some estimates, more than 80% of Americans tuned in to at least part of the Watergate telecasts.
WASHINGTON -- Back in 1973, tens of millions of Americans tuned in to what Variety called "the hottest daytime soap opera" — the Senate Watergate hearings that eventually led to President Richard Nixon's resignation.It was a communal experience, and by some estimates, more than 80% of Americans tuned in to at least part of the Watergate telecasts.
Towering 'Baby Trump' protest balloon slashed, deflated at Alabama appearance
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — A towering "Baby Trump" protest balloon was knifed and deflated by someone unhappy with its appearance during President Donald Trump's Saturday trip to Alabama, organizers said.The incident occurred during President Trump's visit to watch the University of Alabama football game Saturday, Nov. 9.
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — A towering "Baby Trump" protest balloon was knifed and deflated by someone unhappy with its appearance during President Donald Trump's Saturday trip to Alabama, organizers said.The incident occurred during President Trump's visit to watch the University of Alabama football game Saturday, Nov. 9.
Veterans Day ceremony will mark initial development of tiny homes for vets in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Milwaukee Alderwoman Chantia Lewis scheduled a Veterans Day signing ceremony to mark the initial development of tiny homes for homeless veterans in Milwaukee.The signing ceremony was scheduled for 9:45 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11 outside City Hall, and will include a tiny home open for tours.The Milwaukee Common Council on Nov. 5 approved legislation to bring 48 Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin tiny homes and a community center to city-owned land near 60th Street and Green Tree Road, each with about 240 square feet of living space.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Milwaukee Alderwoman Chantia Lewis scheduled a Veterans Day signing ceremony to mark the initial development of tiny homes for homeless veterans in Milwaukee.The signing ceremony was scheduled for 9:45 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11 outside City Hall, and will include a tiny home open for tours.The Milwaukee Common Council on Nov. 5 approved legislation to bring 48 Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin tiny homes and a community center to city-owned land near 60th Street and Green Tree Road, each with about 240 square feet of living space.
President Trump's camp using impeachment in get-out-the vote push
LAS VEGAS — Gregory Hafen II looked out at a small group of fellow Republicans and tried to hammer home just how wronged he thinks President Donald Trump has been.
LAS VEGAS — Gregory Hafen II looked out at a small group of fellow Republicans and tried to hammer home just how wronged he thinks President Donald Trump has been.