Wisconsin gridlock between Democratic governor, lawmakers

Wisconsin gridlock between Democratic governor, lawmakers

MADISON, Wis. — A tumultuous week that put on full display the partisan agendas of Wisconsin Democratic Gov.

MADISON, Wis. — A tumultuous week that put on full display the partisan agendas of Wisconsin Democratic Gov.

Pres. Trump to pursue higher sales age for e-cigarettes

Pres. Trump to pursue higher sales age for e-cigarettes

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday his administration will pursue raising the age to purchase electronic cigarettes from 18 to 21 in its upcoming plans to combat youth vaping.Pres.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday his administration will pursue raising the age to purchase electronic cigarettes from 18 to 21 in its upcoming plans to combat youth vaping.Pres.

Pres. Trump insists impeachment inquiry hasn't hurt him

Pres. Trump insists impeachment inquiry hasn't hurt him

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump insisted Friday he has not been damaged by impeachment testimony detailing efforts by him and his administration to pressure Ukraine to publicly investigate his political rivals.Speaking to reporters as he left on a campaign trip to Atlanta, Pres.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump insisted Friday he has not been damaged by impeachment testimony detailing efforts by him and his administration to pressure Ukraine to publicly investigate his political rivals.Speaking to reporters as he left on a campaign trip to Atlanta, Pres.

Judge fines President Trump $2 million for misusing charity foundation

Judge fines President Trump $2 million for misusing charity foundation

NEW YORK — A judge Thursday ordered President Donald Trump to pay $2 million to an array of charities as a fine for misusing his own charitable foundation to further his political and business interests.New York state Judge Saliann Scarpulla imposed the penalty after the president admitted to a series of abuses outlined in a lawsuit brought against him last year by the New York attorney general's office.Among other things, President Trump acknowledged in a legal filing that he allowed his presidential campaign staff to coordinate with the Trump Foundation in holding a fundraiser for veterans during the run-up to the 2016 Iowa caucuses.

NEW YORK — A judge Thursday ordered President Donald Trump to pay $2 million to an array of charities as a fine for misusing his own charitable foundation to further his political and business interests.New York state Judge Saliann Scarpulla imposed the penalty after the president admitted to a series of abuses outlined in a lawsuit brought against him last year by the New York attorney general's office.Among other things, President Trump acknowledged in a legal filing that he allowed his presidential campaign staff to coordinate with the Trump Foundation in holding a fundraiser for veterans during the run-up to the 2016 Iowa caucuses.

Wisconsin GOP to dodge governor's call for gun control bills

Wisconsin GOP to dodge governor's call for gun control bills

MADISON --  Gun control bills called as part of a special session at the state capitol were expected to be shot down by the Republican-controlled legislature.The Assembly was in session early Thursday evening.

MADISON --  Gun control bills called as part of a special session at the state capitol were expected to be shot down by the Republican-controlled legislature.The Assembly was in session early Thursday evening.

Judge orders President Trump to pay $2M for charity foundation misuse

Judge orders President Trump to pay $2M for charity foundation misuse

NEW YORK — A New York judge on Thursday ordered President Donald Trump to pay $2 million to an array of charities to resolve a lawsuit alleging he misused his own charitable foundation to further his political and business interests.Judge Saliann Scarpulla said President Trump breached his fiduciary duty to the Trump Foundation by allowing his campaign staff to plan a fundraiser for veterans' charities in the run-up to the 2016 Iowa caucuses.The event, which passed money through President Trump's non-profit, was designed "to further Mr.

NEW YORK — A New York judge on Thursday ordered President Donald Trump to pay $2 million to an array of charities to resolve a lawsuit alleging he misused his own charitable foundation to further his political and business interests.Judge Saliann Scarpulla said President Trump breached his fiduciary duty to the Trump Foundation by allowing his campaign staff to plan a fundraiser for veterans' charities in the run-up to the 2016 Iowa caucuses.The event, which passed money through President Trump's non-profit, was designed "to further Mr.

Lawmakers urge President Trump to stay in Paris climate deal

Lawmakers urge President Trump to stay in Paris climate deal

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Senate Democrats and even one Republican are urging President Donald Trump to rethink his decision to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement.The international deal involving nearly 200 countries, which was signed under the Obama administration, promised the U.S. would drastically reduce its carbon emissions by 2025.

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Senate Democrats and even one Republican are urging President Donald Trump to rethink his decision to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement.The international deal involving nearly 200 countries, which was signed under the Obama administration, promised the U.S. would drastically reduce its carbon emissions by 2025.

Wisconsin Assembly to attempt 1st overrides in 11 years

Wisconsin Assembly to attempt 1st overrides in 11 years

MADISON — The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Assembly was preparing Wednesday to attempt the first veto overrides in 11 years, targeting three partial budget vetoes by Democratic Gov.

MADISON — The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Assembly was preparing Wednesday to attempt the first veto overrides in 11 years, targeting three partial budget vetoes by Democratic Gov.

House Dems announce public impeachment hearings next week

House Dems announce public impeachment hearings next week

WASHINGTON — House Democrats will launch a major new phase of their impeachment inquiry next week with public hearings that will feature three State Department officials who have testified about their concerns about President Donald Trump's dealings with Ukraine.House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, who is leading the impeachment investigation, announced Wednesday that the committee will hear from top Ukraine diplomat William Taylor, career department official George Kent and former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch in hearings next Wednesday and Friday.All three have already testified behind closed doors in the first phase of the investigation.

WASHINGTON — House Democrats will launch a major new phase of their impeachment inquiry next week with public hearings that will feature three State Department officials who have testified about their concerns about President Donald Trump's dealings with Ukraine.House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, who is leading the impeachment investigation, announced Wednesday that the committee will hear from top Ukraine diplomat William Taylor, career department official George Kent and former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch in hearings next Wednesday and Friday.All three have already testified behind closed doors in the first phase of the investigation.

White House responds to Milwaukee mayor's comments linking acid attack to president

White House responds to Milwaukee mayor's comments linking acid attack to president

MILWAUKEE -- The White House and other Republicans are now responding to Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett's comments about an acid attack on a Latino man on the city's south side.

MILWAUKEE -- The White House and other Republicans are now responding to Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett's comments about an acid attack on a Latino man on the city's south side.

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo named Eastern Conference Player of the Week

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo named Eastern Conference Player of the Week

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played from Oct. 28-Nov. 3.While leading the Bucks to a 3-1 record, Antetokounmpo averaged 25.3 points, 13.3 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 2.0 blocks and 1.0 steal per game while shooting 57.8% from the field.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played from Oct. 28-Nov. 3.While leading the Bucks to a 3-1 record, Antetokounmpo averaged 25.3 points, 13.3 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 2.0 blocks and 1.0 steal per game while shooting 57.8% from the field.

World Series champ Washington Nationals take celebration to White House

World Series champ Washington Nationals take celebration to White House

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump honored the World Series champion Nationals at the White House on Monday, though more than a half-dozen players skipped the ceremony on the South Lawn.Reliever Sean Doolittle, who along with his wife has worked with Syrian refugees and military veterans and supports gay rights, did not the event.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump honored the World Series champion Nationals at the White House on Monday, though more than a half-dozen players skipped the ceremony on the South Lawn.Reliever Sean Doolittle, who along with his wife has worked with Syrian refugees and military veterans and supports gay rights, did not the event.

Iran spins more centrifuges on US Embassy crisis anniversary

Iran spins more centrifuges on US Embassy crisis anniversary

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran on Monday broke further away from its collapsing 2015 nuclear deal with world powers by doubling the number of advanced centrifuges it operates, linking the decision to U.S. President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the agreement over a year ago.The announcement — which also included Iran saying it now has a prototype centrifuge that works 50 times faster than those allowed under the deal — came as demonstrators across the country marked the 40th anniversary of the 1979 U.S. Embassy takeover that started a 444-day hostage crisis.By starting up these advanced centrifuges, Iran further cut into the one year that experts estimate Tehran would need to have enough material for building a nuclear weapon — if it chose to pursue one.

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran on Monday broke further away from its collapsing 2015 nuclear deal with world powers by doubling the number of advanced centrifuges it operates, linking the decision to U.S. President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the agreement over a year ago.The announcement — which also included Iran saying it now has a prototype centrifuge that works 50 times faster than those allowed under the deal — came as demonstrators across the country marked the 40th anniversary of the 1979 U.S. Embassy takeover that started a 444-day hostage crisis.By starting up these advanced centrifuges, Iran further cut into the one year that experts estimate Tehran would need to have enough material for building a nuclear weapon — if it chose to pursue one.

Republican leader accuses Ag secretary of 'bungling' job

Republican leader accuses Ag secretary of 'bungling' job

MADISON — Wisconsin's agriculture secretary was fighting to save his job Monday, calling senators to urge their support, even as the Republican leader of the state Senate accused him of bungling the job and being part of the dairy crisis problem facing the state.The Senate was scheduled to vote Tuesday on whether to fire Brad Pfaff from his role as secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.

MADISON — Wisconsin's agriculture secretary was fighting to save his job Monday, calling senators to urge their support, even as the Republican leader of the state Senate accused him of bungling the job and being part of the dairy crisis problem facing the state.The Senate was scheduled to vote Tuesday on whether to fire Brad Pfaff from his role as secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.