Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison at White House for Pres. Trump's 2nd state visit
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcomed Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his wife, Jenny, to the White House with a pomp-filled military arrival ceremony on the South Lawn Friday morning.Hundreds gathered under clear blue skies for the welcoming ceremony as children waved miniature Australian and U.S. flags.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcomed Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his wife, Jenny, to the White House with a pomp-filled military arrival ceremony on the South Lawn Friday morning.Hundreds gathered under clear blue skies for the welcoming ceremony as children waved miniature Australian and U.S. flags.
First Lady Melania Trump cuts ribbon on reopened Washington Monument
WASHINGTON — First lady Melania Trump cut the ribbon Thursday as the Washington Monument reopened to the public for the first time in three years.The 555-foot stone obelisk closed in September 2016 to replace the aging elevator and upgrade security systems.Accompanied by a group of local fourth-graders, the first lady took the new high-speed elevator to the observation floor near the top, which offers a commanding 360-degree view of the entire District of Columbia.The monument has been closed off and on for most of the past eight years.
WASHINGTON — First lady Melania Trump cut the ribbon Thursday as the Washington Monument reopened to the public for the first time in three years.The 555-foot stone obelisk closed in September 2016 to replace the aging elevator and upgrade security systems.Accompanied by a group of local fourth-graders, the first lady took the new high-speed elevator to the observation floor near the top, which offers a commanding 360-degree view of the entire District of Columbia.The monument has been closed off and on for most of the past eight years.
Governor Tony Evers says he would mull mandatory gun buybacks
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
Milwaukee County Executive proposes redirecting $4M+ to restore MCTS routes slated for cuts
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced on Thursday, Sept. 19 the 2020 recommended transit budget with a re-direction of more than $4 million in funds to restore routes slated for cuts.In a news release, Abele issued the following statement:
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced on Thursday, Sept. 19 the 2020 recommended transit budget with a re-direction of more than $4 million in funds to restore routes slated for cuts.In a news release, Abele issued the following statement:
Wisconsin state superintendent calls achievement gap in state a 'crisis'
MADISON — Wisconsin's student achievement gap is a "crisis" that a half-billion dollar boost in education funding will begin to address, the state superintendent said Thursday in her first "state of education" address.State Superintendent Carolyn Stanford Taylor delivered the message to an audience of teachers, school officials, office holders and others at the state Capitol.
MADISON — Wisconsin's student achievement gap is a "crisis" that a half-billion dollar boost in education funding will begin to address, the state superintendent said Thursday in her first "state of education" address.State Superintendent Carolyn Stanford Taylor delivered the message to an audience of teachers, school officials, office holders and others at the state Capitol.
President Trump sues Manhattan DA seeking to block tax return subpoena
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump asked a federal judge Thursday to block an effort by New York prosecutors to obtain his tax returns.President Trump's attorneys filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in New York against the Manhattan district attorney, Cyrus R.
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump asked a federal judge Thursday to block an effort by New York prosecutors to obtain his tax returns.President Trump's attorneys filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in New York against the Manhattan district attorney, Cyrus R.
Governor Evers, Wisconsin Democrats introduce red flag law
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
President Trump names hostage negotiator as national security adviser
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Wednesday he's naming hostage negotiator Robert O'Brien as his new national security adviser.President Trump tweeted the announcement from California, while on the third and final day of a West Coast fundraising swing."I am pleased to announce that I will name Robert C.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Wednesday he's naming hostage negotiator Robert O'Brien as his new national security adviser.President Trump tweeted the announcement from California, while on the third and final day of a West Coast fundraising swing."I am pleased to announce that I will name Robert C.
'Let's get to work:' Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald announces run for Congress
OCONOMOWOC — The race is on!
OCONOMOWOC — The race is on!
MADISON — Gov.
School draws criticism and support after cheerleaders hold Pres. Trump banner at football game
PEARCY, Ark. — An Arkansas school district is drawing both support and criticism from state lawmakers after cheerleaders held a banner saying "Make America Great Again Trump The Leopards" during a high school football game.The banner was held during Lake Hamilton High School's football game on Sept. 13 against Malvern High School, according to KFSM.
PEARCY, Ark. — An Arkansas school district is drawing both support and criticism from state lawmakers after cheerleaders held a banner saying "Make America Great Again Trump The Leopards" during a high school football game.The banner was held during Lake Hamilton High School's football game on Sept. 13 against Malvern High School, according to KFSM.
Auto strike idles more than 50 GM factories and warehouses
DETROIT -- More than 49,000 members of the United Auto Workers went on strike Monday against General Motors, bringing more than 50 factories and parts warehouses to a standstill in the union's first walkout against the No. 1 U.S. automaker in over a decade.Workers left factories and formed picket lines shortly after midnight in the dispute over a new four-year contract.
DETROIT -- More than 49,000 members of the United Auto Workers went on strike Monday against General Motors, bringing more than 50 factories and parts warehouses to a standstill in the union's first walkout against the No. 1 U.S. automaker in over a decade.Workers left factories and formed picket lines shortly after midnight in the dispute over a new four-year contract.
New York Times apologizes for tweet, revises Brett Kavanaugh article
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump on Monday said Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh is under assault, following a New York Times story about a sexual misconduct allegation that was revised to reflect that the alleged victim couldn't recall the incident.The newspaper has also apologized for an offensive tweet that was sent out to promote the weekend article.The Times reported on an allegation that Kavanaugh exposed himself at a Yale University party as a freshman.
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump on Monday said Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh is under assault, following a New York Times story about a sexual misconduct allegation that was revised to reflect that the alleged victim couldn't recall the incident.The newspaper has also apologized for an offensive tweet that was sent out to promote the weekend article.The Times reported on an allegation that Kavanaugh exposed himself at a Yale University party as a freshman.
Joe Biden commits to releasing medical records before 2020 Iowa caucuses
WASHINGTON -- Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden committed to publicly releasing his medical records before the Iowa caucuses after questions of whether the 76-year-old former vice president is fit for the rigors of the presidency and to take on President Donald Trump, aged 73, in a grueling 2020 campaign.In Houston on Friday, a day after the third presidential debate, the Democratic frontrunner was asked by a reporter if he will be disclosing his medical records to address worries about his age."Yes," Biden said, then with a quip, "What health concerns man?
WASHINGTON -- Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden committed to publicly releasing his medical records before the Iowa caucuses after questions of whether the 76-year-old former vice president is fit for the rigors of the presidency and to take on President Donald Trump, aged 73, in a grueling 2020 campaign.In Houston on Friday, a day after the third presidential debate, the Democratic frontrunner was asked by a reporter if he will be disclosing his medical records to address worries about his age."Yes," Biden said, then with a quip, "What health concerns man?
Democratic debate: Fiery exchanges over costs of health care
HOUSTON — The three leading Democratic presidential candidates clashed over health care, immigration and President Barack Obama's legacy on Thursday in a fierce debate that pitted an aggressive Joe Biden against liberal rivals Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders."This is America," said Biden, his party's early front-runner, before calling Sanders "a socialist." He later declared, "I stand with Barack Obama all eight years, good bad and indifferent."The top White House hopefuls faced off for the first time alongside seven other candidates who are under increasing pressure to break out of the pack.
HOUSTON — The three leading Democratic presidential candidates clashed over health care, immigration and President Barack Obama's legacy on Thursday in a fierce debate that pitted an aggressive Joe Biden against liberal rivals Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders."This is America," said Biden, his party's early front-runner, before calling Sanders "a socialist." He later declared, "I stand with Barack Obama all eight years, good bad and indifferent."The top White House hopefuls faced off for the first time alongside seven other candidates who are under increasing pressure to break out of the pack.
Democratic debate: Top 2020 contenders finally on same stage
HOUSTON — Progressive Democrats Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders will share the debate stage for the first time with establishment favorite Joe Biden Thursday night in a prime-time showdown displaying sharply opposing notions of electability in the party's presidential nomination fight.Biden's remarkably steady lead in the crowded contest is built upon the idea that the former vice president is best suited to defeat President Donald Trump next year — a contention based on ideology, experience and perhaps gender.
HOUSTON — Progressive Democrats Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders will share the debate stage for the first time with establishment favorite Joe Biden Thursday night in a prime-time showdown displaying sharply opposing notions of electability in the party's presidential nomination fight.Biden's remarkably steady lead in the crowded contest is built upon the idea that the former vice president is best suited to defeat President Donald Trump next year — a contention based on ideology, experience and perhaps gender.
Sons of Scott Walker, Mark Neumann eyeing Congress; Leah Vukmir not running
MADISON — The sons of two former Republican rivals are considering running for the same Wisconsin congressional seat.Matt Neumann and Matt Walker are among those eyeing a potential run for the 5th Congressional District, which covers the conservative northern and western Milwaukee suburbs.
MADISON — The sons of two former Republican rivals are considering running for the same Wisconsin congressional seat.Matt Neumann and Matt Walker are among those eyeing a potential run for the 5th Congressional District, which covers the conservative northern and western Milwaukee suburbs.
President Trump to propose ban on flavorings used in e-cigarettes
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says his administration will propose banning thousands of flavors used in e-cigarettes amid an outbreak of breathing problems tied to vaping.State and federal health authorities are investigating hundreds of breathing illnesses reported in people who have used e-cigarettes and other vaping devices.No single device, ingredient or additive has been identified.Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar says the Food and Drug Administration will develop guidelines to remove all e-cigarette flavors from the market, especially those favored by children.The FDA regulates e-cigarettes and has authority to ban vaping flavors, but has resisted calls to take that step.Instead, the agency has said it is studying the role of flavors in vaping products, including whether they help adult smokers quit traditional cigarettes.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says his administration will propose banning thousands of flavors used in e-cigarettes amid an outbreak of breathing problems tied to vaping.State and federal health authorities are investigating hundreds of breathing illnesses reported in people who have used e-cigarettes and other vaping devices.No single device, ingredient or additive has been identified.Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar says the Food and Drug Administration will develop guidelines to remove all e-cigarette flavors from the market, especially those favored by children.The FDA regulates e-cigarettes and has authority to ban vaping flavors, but has resisted calls to take that step.Instead, the agency has said it is studying the role of flavors in vaping products, including whether they help adult smokers quit traditional cigarettes.
President Trump marks another 9/11 anniversary with war still raging
WASHINGTON — On his third Sept. 11 anniversary as president, Donald Trump on Wednesday remembered the victims, first responders and U.S. troops that have battled in Afghanistan, and he unleashed threats against militants contemplating another attack on America."If anyone dares to strike our land, we will respond with the full measure of American power and the iron will of the American spirit and that spirit is unbreakable," President Trump said at the Pentagon.It has been 18 years since al-Qaida hijackers commandeered four U.S. commercial airliners and crashed them into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
WASHINGTON — On his third Sept. 11 anniversary as president, Donald Trump on Wednesday remembered the victims, first responders and U.S. troops that have battled in Afghanistan, and he unleashed threats against militants contemplating another attack on America."If anyone dares to strike our land, we will respond with the full measure of American power and the iron will of the American spirit and that spirit is unbreakable," President Trump said at the Pentagon.It has been 18 years since al-Qaida hijackers commandeered four U.S. commercial airliners and crashed them into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.