Pres. Trump to host state dinner for Australian prime minister
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are hosting an official visit and state dinner in September for the prime minister of Australia.It's only the second state dinner Pres.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are hosting an official visit and state dinner in September for the prime minister of Australia.It's only the second state dinner Pres.
Illinois GOP group shares meme depicting minority Dem congresswomen as 'the jihad squad'
CHICAGO — An Illinois Republican group has apologized and removed from its Facebook page a post that showed images of four Democratic congresswomen who have been criticized by President Donald Trump and referred to them as the "Jihad Squad."The post appeared Friday night on the Republican County Chairman's Association page.
CHICAGO — An Illinois Republican group has apologized and removed from its Facebook page a post that showed images of four Democratic congresswomen who have been criticized by President Donald Trump and referred to them as the "Jihad Squad."The post appeared Friday night on the Republican County Chairman's Association page.
Operation Safe Return: Ron Johnson among 9 senators pushing for program to speed up asylum claims
WASHINGTON -- A Wisconsin lawmaker says he may have a solution for some of the problems at the border.
WASHINGTON -- A Wisconsin lawmaker says he may have a solution for some of the problems at the border.
ESPN reasserts political talk policy after attack on Pres. Trump
NEW YORK — ESPN is making sure that its employees know there is not change in the network's policy to avoid talking about politics unless it intersects with sports after radio talk show host Dan Le Batard criticized President Donald Trump and his recent racist comments and ESPN itself on the air this week.The reminder went out Friday to all employees, including Le Batard, according to an ESPN employee who spoke on condition of anonymity Saturday because the person was not authorized to speak publicly about personnel matters.ESPN has not spoken publicly about Le Batard's comments, including whether he faces any disciplinary action.Reached on Saturday, Le Batard also declined comment.For ESPN, the episode raises comparisons to what happened following anti-Pres.
NEW YORK — ESPN is making sure that its employees know there is not change in the network's policy to avoid talking about politics unless it intersects with sports after radio talk show host Dan Le Batard criticized President Donald Trump and his recent racist comments and ESPN itself on the air this week.The reminder went out Friday to all employees, including Le Batard, according to an ESPN employee who spoke on condition of anonymity Saturday because the person was not authorized to speak publicly about personnel matters.ESPN has not spoken publicly about Le Batard's comments, including whether he faces any disciplinary action.Reached on Saturday, Le Batard also declined comment.For ESPN, the episode raises comparisons to what happened following anti-Pres.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: Pres. Trump enjoyed crowd saying, 'Send her back!'
NEW YORK — U.S. Rep.
NEW YORK — U.S. Rep.
Trump administration pauses enforcement of abortion restriction
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is giving taxpayer-funded family planning clinics more time to comply with its new rule that says they no longer can refer women for abortions.A notice sent Saturday night to representatives of the clinics by the Department of Health and Human Services said the government "does not intend to bring enforcement actions" against clinics that are making "good-faith efforts to comply." A copy of the notice, which includes a new timetable for the clinics, was provided to The Associated Press.The department had said last Monday that it would require immediate compliance.
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is giving taxpayer-funded family planning clinics more time to comply with its new rule that says they no longer can refer women for abortions.A notice sent Saturday night to representatives of the clinics by the Department of Health and Human Services said the government "does not intend to bring enforcement actions" against clinics that are making "good-faith efforts to comply." A copy of the notice, which includes a new timetable for the clinics, was provided to The Associated Press.The department had said last Monday that it would require immediate compliance.
In reversal, Pres. Trump disavows criticism of chanting crowd
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has reversed his previous criticisms of a North Carolina campaign crowd that chanted "send her back" about a Somali-born congresswoman.Pres.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has reversed his previous criticisms of a North Carolina campaign crowd that chanted "send her back" about a Somali-born congresswoman.Pres.
10 most admired men, women in the world
Michelle Obama is not only the most admired woman in America, but also in the world, according to new poll.Market research firm YouGov asked 42,000 people in 41 countries to name the men and women they most look up to, and Obama's name came up a lot, along with her husband's.Barack Obama is not the most admired man in the world, however.
Michelle Obama is not only the most admired woman in America, but also in the world, according to new poll.Market research firm YouGov asked 42,000 people in 41 countries to name the men and women they most look up to, and Obama's name came up a lot, along with her husband's.Barack Obama is not the most admired man in the world, however.
Michelle Obama weighs in on Pres. Trump feud with 'the squad'
WASHINGTON — Former first lady Michelle Obama is weighing in on President Donald Trump's escalating feud with four minority Democratic lawmakers known as "the squad."Mrs.
WASHINGTON — Former first lady Michelle Obama is weighing in on President Donald Trump's escalating feud with four minority Democratic lawmakers known as "the squad."Mrs.
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Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald calls for road-funding veto override
MADISON — The Republican leader of the Wisconsin Senate on Thursday called for a veto override after Gov.
MADISON — The Republican leader of the Wisconsin Senate on Thursday called for a veto override after Gov.
President Trump says United States warship destroyed Iranian drone
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said a U.S. warship destroyed an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions between the two countries.President Trump said it was the latest "hostile" action by Iran.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said a U.S. warship destroyed an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions between the two countries.President Trump said it was the latest "hostile" action by Iran.
Pres. Trump appoints Scott Walker to board of think tank
MADISON — It's been a busy week for former Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON — It's been a busy week for former Wisconsin Gov.
'We want people to be safe:' Mayor Barrett, other Milwaukee leaders issue heat health advisory
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and other city leaders held a news conference Wednesday, July 17 to ensure residents were aware of the safety measures needed during the extreme heat.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and other city leaders held a news conference Wednesday, July 17 to ensure residents were aware of the safety measures needed during the extreme heat.
'We are thrilled:' Bucks sign Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Giannis' brother
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks announced Tuesday, July 16 that they signed free agent forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo, the older brother of Bucks forward and NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.Thanasis Antetokounmpo joins Milwaukee on a guaranteed two-year, minimum contract, according to Giannis' agent, Alex Saratsis."Thanasis is a young player with great experience at the top level overseas," Bucks general manager Jon Horst said. "He brings toughness, athleticism, character and a high IQ.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks announced Tuesday, July 16 that they signed free agent forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo, the older brother of Bucks forward and NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.Thanasis Antetokounmpo joins Milwaukee on a guaranteed two-year, minimum contract, according to Giannis' agent, Alex Saratsis."Thanasis is a young player with great experience at the top level overseas," Bucks general manager Jon Horst said. "He brings toughness, athleticism, character and a high IQ.
House condemns Pres. Trump's 'racist' tweets with 240-187 vote
WASHINGTON — In a remarkable political repudiation, the Democratic-led House voted Tuesday night, July 16 to condemn President Donald Trump's "racist comments" against four congresswomen of color, despite protestations by President Trump's Republican congressional allies and his own insistence he hasn't "a racist bone in my body."Two days after President Trump tweeted that four Democratic freshmen should "go back" to their home countries — though all are citizens and three were born in the U.S.A. — Democrats muscled the resolution through the chamber by 240-187 over strong GOP opposition.
WASHINGTON — In a remarkable political repudiation, the Democratic-led House voted Tuesday night, July 16 to condemn President Donald Trump's "racist comments" against four congresswomen of color, despite protestations by President Trump's Republican congressional allies and his own insistence he hasn't "a racist bone in my body."Two days after President Trump tweeted that four Democratic freshmen should "go back" to their home countries — though all are citizens and three were born in the U.S.A. — Democrats muscled the resolution through the chamber by 240-187 over strong GOP opposition.
'Balancing Act:' Milwaukee County wants your input on ways to balance the $1.2B budget
MILWAUKEE -- For the third year in a row, Milwaukee County officials launched on Tuesday, July 16 an interactive online tool simulating the process to balance the 2020 budget.
MILWAUKEE -- For the third year in a row, Milwaukee County officials launched on Tuesday, July 16 an interactive online tool simulating the process to balance the 2020 budget.