Judge hands Democrats a victory in impeachment inquiry
WASHINGTON — A judge on Friday ordered the Justice Department to give the House secret grand jury testimony from special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation, handing a victory to Democrats who want it for the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump.In a ruling that also affirmed the legality of the impeachment inquiry itself, Chief U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell ordered the department to turn over the materials by Oct. 30.
WASHINGTON — A judge on Friday ordered the Justice Department to give the House secret grand jury testimony from special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation, handing a victory to Democrats who want it for the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump.In a ruling that also affirmed the legality of the impeachment inquiry itself, Chief U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell ordered the department to turn over the materials by Oct. 30.
House investigators subpoena 3 more administration officials
WASHINGTON — Impeachment investigators issued subpoenas Friday to three more Trump administration officials, demanding their testimony in the probe of President Donald Trump's efforts to force Ukraine to feed him damaging information about his Democratic political opponents.The chairs of the House committees leading the impeachment inquiry subpoenaed two officials of the White House Office of Management and Budget: acting director Russell Vought and Michael Duffey, who oversees national security programs.They also subpoenaed State Department counselor T.
WASHINGTON — Impeachment investigators issued subpoenas Friday to three more Trump administration officials, demanding their testimony in the probe of President Donald Trump's efforts to force Ukraine to feed him damaging information about his Democratic political opponents.The chairs of the House committees leading the impeachment inquiry subpoenaed two officials of the White House Office of Management and Budget: acting director Russell Vought and Michael Duffey, who oversees national security programs.They also subpoenaed State Department counselor T.
Nations pledge $9.8B to global climate fund to help the poor
PARIS — Rich countries have pledged $9.8 billion to help poor nations tackle climate change, the Green Climate Fund said Friday, as environmental activists slammed the United States for refusing to contribute and other nations for giving too little.Yannick Glemarec, the executive director of the Green Climate Fund, said 27 countries announced contributions by the end of a two-day conference in Paris.The United States did not make any pledge, as U.S. President Donald Trump has decided to stop paying into the fund.
PARIS — Rich countries have pledged $9.8 billion to help poor nations tackle climate change, the Green Climate Fund said Friday, as environmental activists slammed the United States for refusing to contribute and other nations for giving too little.Yannick Glemarec, the executive director of the Green Climate Fund, said 27 countries announced contributions by the end of a two-day conference in Paris.The United States did not make any pledge, as U.S. President Donald Trump has decided to stop paying into the fund.
'Just too darn old:' Sanders, Biden confront age concerns
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa — Bernie Sanders insists he feels better than ever less than a month after heart surgery, but his return to the campaign trail this week sparked new questions about the unusually old age of the Democratic Party's leading 2020 presidential candidates.Both Sanders, 78, and Joe Biden, 76, suggest their age isn't a major issue, but voters, particularly older voters, aren't so sure.Gordon Lundberg, a 71-year-old retired Lutheran pastor from Ames, said candidates' health is a key issue for him because he understands how it feels to age.
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa — Bernie Sanders insists he feels better than ever less than a month after heart surgery, but his return to the campaign trail this week sparked new questions about the unusually old age of the Democratic Party's leading 2020 presidential candidates.Both Sanders, 78, and Joe Biden, 76, suggest their age isn't a major issue, but voters, particularly older voters, aren't so sure.Gordon Lundberg, a 71-year-old retired Lutheran pastor from Ames, said candidates' health is a key issue for him because he understands how it feels to age.
US budget deficit hits $984 billion, highest in 7 years
WASHINGTON — The federal deficit for the 2019 budget year surged to $984.4 billion, its highest point in seven years.The government is reporting a 26% increase over the 2018 deficit of $779 billion.
WASHINGTON — The federal deficit for the 2019 budget year surged to $984.4 billion, its highest point in seven years.The government is reporting a 26% increase over the 2018 deficit of $779 billion.
GOP's top leaders navigate impeachment in their own ways
WASHINGTON — One of them is a gregarious, backslapping Californian unwavering in his defense of President Donald Trump.
WASHINGTON — One of them is a gregarious, backslapping Californian unwavering in his defense of President Donald Trump.
Giannis Antetokounmpo debuts new shoe colorway following Bucks season opener win
MILWAUKEE -- Giannis Antetokounmpo fans and shoe fans, listen up!
MILWAUKEE -- Giannis Antetokounmpo fans and shoe fans, listen up!
Wisconsin GOP leader says Republicans 'jazzed' about re-electing President Trump
MADISON — Wisconsin Republicans are "jazzed" and "fired up" about re-electing President Donald Trump, the GOP leader of the state Senate said Thursday, Oct. 24, predicting that the Democratic-led impeachment investigation will only help President Trump's chances in the battleground state.Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald said he believes Democrats are pursuing impeachment because it is the only way they can deny President Trump a second term and that they are trying to convince voters to go against President Trump to end the "chaos.""Wisconsin Trump voters are jazzed up," Fitzgerald said at the WisPolitics.com event to an audience of Capitol insiders, lobbyists, staffers, and others. "I don't think there's any two ways of looking at it.
MADISON — Wisconsin Republicans are "jazzed" and "fired up" about re-electing President Donald Trump, the GOP leader of the state Senate said Thursday, Oct. 24, predicting that the Democratic-led impeachment investigation will only help President Trump's chances in the battleground state.Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald said he believes Democrats are pursuing impeachment because it is the only way they can deny President Trump a second term and that they are trying to convince voters to go against President Trump to end the "chaos.""Wisconsin Trump voters are jazzed up," Fitzgerald said at the WisPolitics.com event to an audience of Capitol insiders, lobbyists, staffers, and others. "I don't think there's any two ways of looking at it.
First Lady meets with Congress members on drug policy
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – First Lady Melania Trump made a solo visit to Capitol Hill Wednesday for a round table with lawmakers and administration officials on the opioid epidemic.It’s been one year since Congress passed and the President signed into law the Support Act.That is the administration’s signature drug prevention and treatment law.One of Mrs.
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – First Lady Melania Trump made a solo visit to Capitol Hill Wednesday for a round table with lawmakers and administration officials on the opioid epidemic.It’s been one year since Congress passed and the President signed into law the Support Act.That is the administration’s signature drug prevention and treatment law.One of Mrs.
Wisconsin Republicans pursue truth-in-labeling bills
MADISON — Wisconsin Republicans are pursuing changes in state law to ban labeling food as meat, milk or dairy if they don't contain those products.A state Senate committee held a hearing Thursday on the proposals that bill sponsors argue is needed to protect Wisconsin's agriculture and dairy industries from what they argue is misleading food labeling.
MADISON — Wisconsin Republicans are pursuing changes in state law to ban labeling food as meat, milk or dairy if they don't contain those products.A state Senate committee held a hearing Thursday on the proposals that bill sponsors argue is needed to protect Wisconsin's agriculture and dairy industries from what they argue is misleading food labeling.
VP Mike Pence visits Uline in Pleasant Prairie, talks about new trade pact
PLEASANT PRAIRIE — Vice President Mike Pence makes good on a promise to come to southeast Wisconsin just a week after postponing a visit to travel to Turkey.
PLEASANT PRAIRIE — Vice President Mike Pence makes good on a promise to come to southeast Wisconsin just a week after postponing a visit to travel to Turkey.
Kenosha Democrats rally to highlight what they call President Trump's 'broken promises'
KENOSHA -- Democrats protested Vice President Mike Pence's visit to Wisconsin on Wednesday, Oct. 23, highlighting what they are calling the Trump administration's "broken promises."Union members, community leaders, and Democrats held a rally in Kenosha Wednesday to speak out -- and share their opposition to a proposed trade deal that would replace NAFTA."The new NAFTA isn't any better than the old NAFTA," said State Rep.
KENOSHA -- Democrats protested Vice President Mike Pence's visit to Wisconsin on Wednesday, Oct. 23, highlighting what they are calling the Trump administration's "broken promises."Union members, community leaders, and Democrats held a rally in Kenosha Wednesday to speak out -- and share their opposition to a proposed trade deal that would replace NAFTA."The new NAFTA isn't any better than the old NAFTA," said State Rep.
President Trump lifts sanctions on Turkey, says cease-fire permanent
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump said Wednesday he will lift sanctions on Turkey after the NATO ally agreed to permanently stop fighting Kurdish forces in Syria and he defended his decision to withdraw American troops."We're getting out," President Trump said at the White House, asserting that tens of thousands of Kurdish lives were saved as the result of his actions."Let someone else fight over this long, blood-stained sand," he said.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump said Wednesday he will lift sanctions on Turkey after the NATO ally agreed to permanently stop fighting Kurdish forces in Syria and he defended his decision to withdraw American troops."We're getting out," President Trump said at the White House, asserting that tens of thousands of Kurdish lives were saved as the result of his actions."Let someone else fight over this long, blood-stained sand," he said.
Senator Fitzgerald on Pres. Trump comparing impeachment probe to 'lynching:' 'That's a terrible word'
MADISON — Wisconsin's Republican Senate majority leader and candidate for Congress Scott Fitzgerald is breaking with President Donald Trump over his comparing the ongoing impeachment probe to a "lynching."President Trump on Tuesday compared the Democratic-led House impeachment inquiry into his handling of U.S. policy toward Ukraine to a "lynching."Fitzgerald told reporters, "That's a terrible word.
MADISON — Wisconsin's Republican Senate majority leader and candidate for Congress Scott Fitzgerald is breaking with President Donald Trump over his comparing the ongoing impeachment probe to a "lynching."President Trump on Tuesday compared the Democratic-led House impeachment inquiry into his handling of U.S. policy toward Ukraine to a "lynching."Fitzgerald told reporters, "That's a terrible word.
Majority leader says Senate will quickly end special session called by Gov. Evers on gun control measures
MADISON — The Republican leader of the Wisconsin state Senate said Tuesday, Oct. 22 he plans to convene and then immediately adjourn a special session Democratic Gov.
MADISON — The Republican leader of the Wisconsin state Senate said Tuesday, Oct. 22 he plans to convene and then immediately adjourn a special session Democratic Gov.
'Get vaccinated now:' City leaders launch flu awareness campaign for 2019-20
MILWAUKEE -- Ready or not, the flu season is here -- and health professionals are urging you to get vaccinated.
MILWAUKEE -- Ready or not, the flu season is here -- and health professionals are urging you to get vaccinated.
Texan Democrat Henry Cuellar not sold on President Trump impeachment just yet
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nexstar) — As the House moves forward with its impeachment inquiry, the two parties are predictably at odds.Most Republicans accuse Democrats of inventing reasons to attack President Trump and most Democrats seem ready to vote for impeachment.But one Texan is undecided.Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar says he wants to take a look at all the facts first.There are already some people who said “Impeach him,” and there are people who are saying “Don’t impeach him.” There has to be a review of the facts, of the evidence, of the testimony, before anyone can make a decision.”The impeachment inquiry will continue this week where more witnesses are expected to testify.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nexstar) — As the House moves forward with its impeachment inquiry, the two parties are predictably at odds.Most Republicans accuse Democrats of inventing reasons to attack President Trump and most Democrats seem ready to vote for impeachment.But one Texan is undecided.Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar says he wants to take a look at all the facts first.There are already some people who said “Impeach him,” and there are people who are saying “Don’t impeach him.” There has to be a review of the facts, of the evidence, of the testimony, before anyone can make a decision.”The impeachment inquiry will continue this week where more witnesses are expected to testify.
President Trump likens House impeachment inquiry to 'a lynching'
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump injected racial overtones into the House impeachment inquiry Tuesday by comparing the Democratic-led investigation into his handling of U.S. policy toward Ukraine to a "lynching." The highest-ranking African American in Congress warned Trump about making the comparison.Lynchings, or hangings, historically were mostly used by whites against black men and mostly in the South beginning in the late 19th century amid rising racial tensions in the U.S. By comparing the impeachment process to a lynching, Trump is also likening Democrats to a lynch mob.Under pressure over impeachment, blowback over his Syria policy and other issues, the Republican president tweeted Tuesday: "So someday, if a Democrat becomes President and the Republicans win the House, even by a tiny margin, they can impeach the President, without due process or fairness or any legal rights."All Republicans must remember what they are witnessing here - a lynching.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump injected racial overtones into the House impeachment inquiry Tuesday by comparing the Democratic-led investigation into his handling of U.S. policy toward Ukraine to a "lynching." The highest-ranking African American in Congress warned Trump about making the comparison.Lynchings, or hangings, historically were mostly used by whites against black men and mostly in the South beginning in the late 19th century amid rising racial tensions in the U.S. By comparing the impeachment process to a lynching, Trump is also likening Democrats to a lynch mob.Under pressure over impeachment, blowback over his Syria policy and other issues, the Republican president tweeted Tuesday: "So someday, if a Democrat becomes President and the Republicans win the House, even by a tiny margin, they can impeach the President, without due process or fairness or any legal rights."All Republicans must remember what they are witnessing here - a lynching.
Mayor Barrett, Rep. Gwen Moore selected as co-chairs of Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee on Monday, Oct. 21 announced Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Congresswoman Gwen Moore would serve as co-chairs.Both Mayor Barrett and Congresswoman Moore served on the committee that helped Milwaukee win the bid to host the Democratic National Convention July 13-16, 2020.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee on Monday, Oct. 21 announced Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Congresswoman Gwen Moore would serve as co-chairs.Both Mayor Barrett and Congresswoman Moore served on the committee that helped Milwaukee win the bid to host the Democratic National Convention July 13-16, 2020.
'It would make a lot of sense:' Mayor Barrett invites Pres. Trump to host G7 in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Sunday, Oct. 20 sent a letter to President Donald Trump, asking that he consider Milwaukee as a host for the 2020 G7 meeting.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Sunday, Oct. 20 sent a letter to President Donald Trump, asking that he consider Milwaukee as a host for the 2020 G7 meeting.