Text: White House-released memo of President Trump, Zelenskiy conversation
WASHINGTON -- The White House released a memo of President Donald Trump's July 25 telephone conversation with Ukraine's newly elected president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy.The White House says a "memorandum of a telephone conversation" is not a verbatim transcript; it records the notes and recollections of Situation Room duty officers and National Security Council staff "assigned to listen and memorialize the conversation in written form as the conversation takes place." The White House says "a number of factors can affect the accuracy of the record, including poor telecommunications connections and variations in accent and/or interpretation."Zelenskiy, who took office in May, spoke through a translator.PRESIDENT TRUMP: Congratulations on a great victory.
WASHINGTON -- The White House released a memo of President Donald Trump's July 25 telephone conversation with Ukraine's newly elected president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy.The White House says a "memorandum of a telephone conversation" is not a verbatim transcript; it records the notes and recollections of Situation Room duty officers and National Security Council staff "assigned to listen and memorialize the conversation in written form as the conversation takes place." The White House says "a number of factors can affect the accuracy of the record, including poor telecommunications connections and variations in accent and/or interpretation."Zelenskiy, who took office in May, spoke through a translator.PRESIDENT TRUMP: Congratulations on a great victory.
Juul to end product advertising and replace CEO
NEW YORK -- Juul Labs will no longer promote its e-cigarettes in print, digital and TV advertisements and is replacing its CEO amid an escalating backlash against vaping nationwide.The nation's largest e-cigarette maker also pledged Wednesday not to lobby against a sweeping ban on vaping flavors proposed by the Trump administration earlier this month.Juul announced its CEO, Kevin Burns, will step down and be replaced by a senior executive from Altria, the maker of Marlboro cigarettes.
NEW YORK -- Juul Labs will no longer promote its e-cigarettes in print, digital and TV advertisements and is replacing its CEO amid an escalating backlash against vaping nationwide.The nation's largest e-cigarette maker also pledged Wednesday not to lobby against a sweeping ban on vaping flavors proposed by the Trump administration earlier this month.Juul announced its CEO, Kevin Burns, will step down and be replaced by a senior executive from Altria, the maker of Marlboro cigarettes.
'It's dangerous:' Police union president calls mayor's budget proposal 'extremely disturbing'
MILWAUKEE -- There could be 60 fewer police officers on the streets of Milwaukee in 2020.
MILWAUKEE -- There could be 60 fewer police officers on the streets of Milwaukee in 2020.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi announces House is moving forward with official impeachment inquiry
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump ordered his staff to freeze nearly $400 million in aid to Ukraine a few days before a phone call in which he pressured the Eastern European nation's leader to investigate the family of political rival Joe Biden, a revelation that comes as more Democrats move toward impeachment proceedings.President Trump, in remarks to reporters at the United Nations on Tuesday, confirmed that he held up the aid but said he did so to fight corruption and urge European nations to share in helping out Ukraine."As far as withholding funds, those funds were paid," President Trump said. "They were fully paid.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump ordered his staff to freeze nearly $400 million in aid to Ukraine a few days before a phone call in which he pressured the Eastern European nation's leader to investigate the family of political rival Joe Biden, a revelation that comes as more Democrats move toward impeachment proceedings.President Trump, in remarks to reporters at the United Nations on Tuesday, confirmed that he held up the aid but said he did so to fight corruption and urge European nations to share in helping out Ukraine."As far as withholding funds, those funds were paid," President Trump said. "They were fully paid.
New suicide prevention program recommended in Wisconsin
MADISON — A legislative task force that studied ways to prevent suicides in Wisconsin is recommending the creation of a statewide suicide prevention program with a director who would oversee the effort, according to a copy of its recommendations obtained by The Associated Press on Tuesday.Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos created the bipartisan task force in March.
MADISON — A legislative task force that studied ways to prevent suicides in Wisconsin is recommending the creation of a statewide suicide prevention program with a director who would oversee the effort, according to a copy of its recommendations obtained by The Associated Press on Tuesday.Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos created the bipartisan task force in March.
Gov. Evers on whether Pres. Trump should be impeached: 'I don't make any decisions on that'
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
At UN, President Trump attacks globalism, urges pressure on Iran
UNITED NATIONS — President Donald Trump took center stage at the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday to deliver a strong defense of nationalism while exhorting the world to act against Iran's "bloodlust" and rising aggression.The president called on the global leaders seated before him to join the U.S. in further isolating Tehran, pushing them to use economic sanctions to pressure Iran to give up its nuclear program and stop attacks that are rattling the Middle East."Not only is Iran the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism, but Iran's leaders are fueling the tragic wars in both Syria and Yemen," President Trump said. "All nations have a duty to act.
UNITED NATIONS — President Donald Trump took center stage at the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday to deliver a strong defense of nationalism while exhorting the world to act against Iran's "bloodlust" and rising aggression.The president called on the global leaders seated before him to join the U.S. in further isolating Tehran, pushing them to use economic sanctions to pressure Iran to give up its nuclear program and stop attacks that are rattling the Middle East."Not only is Iran the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism, but Iran's leaders are fueling the tragic wars in both Syria and Yemen," President Trump said. "All nations have a duty to act.
President Trump says transcript of Ukraine conversation to be released
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he has directed the release on Wednesday of the "unredacted" transcript of his July phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.President Trump has acknowledged that he discussed former Vice President Joe Biden in the call.President Trump tweets Tuesday that "You will see it was a very friendly and totally appropriate call.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he has directed the release on Wednesday of the "unredacted" transcript of his July phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.President Trump has acknowledged that he discussed former Vice President Joe Biden in the call.President Trump tweets Tuesday that "You will see it was a very friendly and totally appropriate call.
Governor Tony Evers to push for gun safety bills, medical marijuana
MADISON — Democratic Gov.
MADISON — Democratic Gov.
Complete text: Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett's Executive Budget proposed for 2020
MILWAUKEE -- Below is the complete text of Mayor Tom Barrett's Executive Budget 2020 presentation to the Milwaukee Common Council made on Tuesday morning, Sept. 24.
MILWAUKEE -- Below is the complete text of Mayor Tom Barrett's Executive Budget 2020 presentation to the Milwaukee Common Council made on Tuesday morning, Sept. 24.
'City is at a crossroads:' Mayor Barrett presents 2020 budget with serious look at city's pension fund
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett presented on Tuesday, Sept. 24 his proposed city budget to the Milwaukee Common Council.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett presented on Tuesday, Sept. 24 his proposed city budget to the Milwaukee Common Council.
'I want him to stay:' Mayor Barrett, Chief Morales deny reports police chief is in danger of being fired
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Monday, Sept. 23 refuted rumors he wants to replace Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Monday, Sept. 23 refuted rumors he wants to replace Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales.
Rooting for Yelich: Boys from winless team send #22 a heartfelt 'get well' message
OCONOMOWOC -- A couple of weeks ago, FOX6 News showed you a viral video of a Little League baseball team, the Oconomowoc Five Os, getting a surprise message from the Milwaukee Brewers.
OCONOMOWOC -- A couple of weeks ago, FOX6 News showed you a viral video of a Little League baseball team, the Oconomowoc Five Os, getting a surprise message from the Milwaukee Brewers.
Special election set to replace Sean Duffy
MADISON -- The special election in Wisconsin to replace Republican U.S. Rep.
MADISON -- The special election in Wisconsin to replace Republican U.S. Rep.
Rep. Sean Duffy serves final day as member of Congress; focus shifts to Wisconsin race
MADISON — Republican Sean Duffy spent his last day as a member of Congress on Monday, shifting the focus to who will run to succeed him in a rural Wisconsin district at the heart of President Donald Trump country.Duffy's resignation also clears the way for Democratic Gov.
MADISON — Republican Sean Duffy spent his last day as a member of Congress on Monday, shifting the focus to who will run to succeed him in a rural Wisconsin district at the heart of President Donald Trump country.Duffy's resignation also clears the way for Democratic Gov.
UN chief urges action to make Earth carbon neutral by 2050
UNITED NATIONS — World leader after world leader told the United Nations on Monday that they will do more to prevent a warming world from reaching even more dangerous levels, but as they made their pledges, they conceded it was not enough.Sixty-six countries have promised to have more ambitious climate goals and 30 swore to be carbon neutral by mid-century, said Chilean President Sebastian Pinera Echenique, who is hosting the next climate negotiations later this year.Heads of nations such as Finland and Germany promised to ban coal within a decade.U.S. President Donald Trump dropped by, listened to German Chancellor Angela Merkel's detailed pledges, including going coal-free, and then left without saying anything.
UNITED NATIONS — World leader after world leader told the United Nations on Monday that they will do more to prevent a warming world from reaching even more dangerous levels, but as they made their pledges, they conceded it was not enough.Sixty-six countries have promised to have more ambitious climate goals and 30 swore to be carbon neutral by mid-century, said Chilean President Sebastian Pinera Echenique, who is hosting the next climate negotiations later this year.Heads of nations such as Finland and Germany promised to ban coal within a decade.U.S. President Donald Trump dropped by, listened to German Chancellor Angela Merkel's detailed pledges, including going coal-free, and then left without saying anything.
Senator Lena Taylor on 'red flag' bill: 'This is not a conspiracy to take guns away'
MADISON -- As Wisconsin Democrats push for Republican colleagues to support a bill that would allow a judge to seize a person's firearms if they were deemed a danger to themselves or others, Republicans and some gun owners called it a nonstarter, despite polling that shows otherwise.Democratic lawmakers introduced the bill that would allow for a person's firearms to be seized by a judge for up to a year if the person poses a threat to themselves or others."People are clearly going from zero to 1,000 -- rapidly," said Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee).Senator Taylor authored the bill, and said it would work similar to domestic violence restraining orders and injunctions."This is not, by any means, a part of some conspiracy to take an individual's guns away," said Senator Taylor.
MADISON -- As Wisconsin Democrats push for Republican colleagues to support a bill that would allow a judge to seize a person's firearms if they were deemed a danger to themselves or others, Republicans and some gun owners called it a nonstarter, despite polling that shows otherwise.Democratic lawmakers introduced the bill that would allow for a person's firearms to be seized by a judge for up to a year if the person poses a threat to themselves or others."People are clearly going from zero to 1,000 -- rapidly," said Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee).Senator Taylor authored the bill, and said it would work similar to domestic violence restraining orders and injunctions."This is not, by any means, a part of some conspiracy to take an individual's guns away," said Senator Taylor.
US to send troops to Saudi Arabia, hold off on striking Iran
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon on Friday announced it will deploy additional U.S. troops and missile defense equipment to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, as President Donald Trump has at least for now put off any immediate military strike on Iran in response to the attack on the Saudi oil industry.Defense Secretary Mark Esper told Pentagon reporters this is a first step to beef up security and he would not rule out additional moves down the road.
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon on Friday announced it will deploy additional U.S. troops and missile defense equipment to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, as President Donald Trump has at least for now put off any immediate military strike on Iran in response to the attack on the Saudi oil industry.Defense Secretary Mark Esper told Pentagon reporters this is a first step to beef up security and he would not rule out additional moves down the road.