President Trump fires national security adviser John Bolton
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Tuesday he fired national security adviser John Bolton, citing strong disagreements on a number of policy issues.President Trump tweeted that he told Bolton Monday night his services were no longer needed at the White House and said Bolton submitted his resignation on Tuesday morning.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Tuesday he fired national security adviser John Bolton, citing strong disagreements on a number of policy issues.President Trump tweeted that he told Bolton Monday night his services were no longer needed at the White House and said Bolton submitted his resignation on Tuesday morning.
Gov. Tony Evers does away with public records website Scott Walker created
MADISON — Democratic Gov.
MADISON — Democratic Gov.
Local lawmakers want to raise Milwaukee County sales tax by 1%, need your support to pull it off
MILWAUKEE -- A group of local lawmakers want to raise the Milwaukee County sales tax.
MILWAUKEE -- A group of local lawmakers want to raise the Milwaukee County sales tax.
Steven Avery’s attorney announces $100K reward being offered for 'real killer' of Teresa Halbach
MANITOWOC, Wis. -- Steven Avery's attorney on Monday, Sept. 9 announced that a reward of $100,000 is being offered, by a citizen, for the arrest and conviction of the "real killer" of Teresa Halbach.Avery was convicted in the 2005 murder of Teresa Halbach.
MANITOWOC, Wis. -- Steven Avery's attorney on Monday, Sept. 9 announced that a reward of $100,000 is being offered, by a citizen, for the arrest and conviction of the "real killer" of Teresa Halbach.Avery was convicted in the 2005 murder of Teresa Halbach.
Mick Jagger slams Pres. Trump over environmental policy
NEW YORK -- Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger took on President Donald Trump's environmental policies and slammed him for leaving the Paris climate agreement at the Venice Film Festival this weekend."We are in a very difficult situation at the moment, especially in the US, where all the environmental controls that were put in place -- that were just about adequate -- have been rolled back by the current administration so much that they are being wiped out," Jagger said, according to The Hollywood Reporter."The US should be the world leader in environmental control but now it has decided to go the other way," he added.Jagger, the 76-year-old English rock star, was in Venice to promote the film "The Burnt Orange Heresy," in which he plays an art collector.In a sharp departure from former President Barack Obama, the Trump administration has attempted to remove many of the prior guardrails that were installed to limit greenhouse gas emissions.
NEW YORK -- Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger took on President Donald Trump's environmental policies and slammed him for leaving the Paris climate agreement at the Venice Film Festival this weekend."We are in a very difficult situation at the moment, especially in the US, where all the environmental controls that were put in place -- that were just about adequate -- have been rolled back by the current administration so much that they are being wiped out," Jagger said, according to The Hollywood Reporter."The US should be the world leader in environmental control but now it has decided to go the other way," he added.Jagger, the 76-year-old English rock star, was in Venice to promote the film "The Burnt Orange Heresy," in which he plays an art collector.In a sharp departure from former President Barack Obama, the Trump administration has attempted to remove many of the prior guardrails that were installed to limit greenhouse gas emissions.
Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford to challenge Pres. Trump in primary
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Mark Sanford, the former South Carolina governor and congressman, has decided to launch a longshot Republican challenge to President Donald Trump, saying Sunday that he aims to put his Appalachian trail travails behind him for good as he tries to navigate a path to the presidency."I am here to tell you now that I am going to get in," Sanford said in an interview on "Fox News Sunday." ''This is the beginning of a long walk."When asked why he was taking on an incumbent who's popular within the party, Sanford said: "I think we need to have a conversation on what it means to be a Republican.
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Mark Sanford, the former South Carolina governor and congressman, has decided to launch a longshot Republican challenge to President Donald Trump, saying Sunday that he aims to put his Appalachian trail travails behind him for good as he tries to navigate a path to the presidency."I am here to tell you now that I am going to get in," Sanford said in an interview on "Fox News Sunday." ''This is the beginning of a long walk."When asked why he was taking on an incumbent who's popular within the party, Sanford said: "I think we need to have a conversation on what it means to be a Republican.
China's trade with US shrinks as tariff war worsens
BEIJING — China's trade with the United States is falling as the two sides prepare for negotiations with no signs of progress toward ending a tariff war that threatens global economic growth.Imports of American goods tumbled 22% in August from a year earlier to $10.3 billion, customs data showed Sunday.
BEIJING — China's trade with the United States is falling as the two sides prepare for negotiations with no signs of progress toward ending a tariff war that threatens global economic growth.Imports of American goods tumbled 22% in August from a year earlier to $10.3 billion, customs data showed Sunday.
NOAA assailed for defending President Trump's Hurricane Dorian claim
WASHINGTON — Former top officials of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are assailing the agency for undermining its weather forecasters as it defends President Donald Trump's statement from days ago that Hurricane Dorian threatened Alabama.They say NOAA's action risks the credibility of the nation's weather and science agency and may even risk lives.Dismay came from those who served under Republican and Democratic presidents alike as leaders in meteorology and disaster response sized up a sustained effort by President Trump and his aides to justify his warning that Alabama, among other states, was "most likely" to be hit hard by Dorian, contrary to forecasts showing Alabama was clear.
WASHINGTON — Former top officials of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are assailing the agency for undermining its weather forecasters as it defends President Donald Trump's statement from days ago that Hurricane Dorian threatened Alabama.They say NOAA's action risks the credibility of the nation's weather and science agency and may even risk lives.Dismay came from those who served under Republican and Democratic presidents alike as leaders in meteorology and disaster response sized up a sustained effort by President Trump and his aides to justify his warning that Alabama, among other states, was "most likely" to be hit hard by Dorian, contrary to forecasts showing Alabama was clear.
South Carolina GOP scraps 2020 presidential primary; other states may follow
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Republican leaders in South Carolina voted Saturday to scrap their presidential primary in 2020, while party officials in Kansas and Nevada were deciding whether to follow suit with their nominating contests as the GOP erects more hurdles for the long shots challenging President Donald Trump.Canceling primaries, caucuses and other voting is not an unusual move for the party of the White House incumbent seeking a second term, and allows Pres.
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Republican leaders in South Carolina voted Saturday to scrap their presidential primary in 2020, while party officials in Kansas and Nevada were deciding whether to follow suit with their nominating contests as the GOP erects more hurdles for the long shots challenging President Donald Trump.Canceling primaries, caucuses and other voting is not an unusual move for the party of the White House incumbent seeking a second term, and allows Pres.
Son of former Gov. Scott Walker may run for Congress
MADISON — Former Gov.
MADISON — Former Gov.
Swag from your hometown team! Bucks reveal many of season's fan giveaways
MILWAUKEE -- A Giannis Antetokounmpo MVP bobblehead, a Bango bobblehead snow globe, an Antetokounmpo mean mug gnome and Brook and Robin Lopez youth jerseys highlight the giveaway schedule for the 2019-20 Bucks season at Fiserv Forum.These are four of 14 giveaway dates planned for the upcoming Bucks home schedule, which tips-off on Saturday, Oct. 26 against the Miami Heat.
MILWAUKEE -- A Giannis Antetokounmpo MVP bobblehead, a Bango bobblehead snow globe, an Antetokounmpo mean mug gnome and Brook and Robin Lopez youth jerseys highlight the giveaway schedule for the 2019-20 Bucks season at Fiserv Forum.These are four of 14 giveaway dates planned for the upcoming Bucks home schedule, which tips-off on Saturday, Oct. 26 against the Miami Heat.
Gov. Tony Evers picks Melissa Hughes as new WEDC secretary
MADISON — Gov.
MADISON — Gov.
QBs Aaron Rodgers, Patrick Mahomes team up in latest State Farm campaign
MILWAUKEE -- With a new football season comes a new round of State Farm ads featuring Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
MILWAUKEE -- With a new football season comes a new round of State Farm ads featuring Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
'A win-win-win:' 110 computers donated to House of Correction to be recycled by inmates
FRANKLIN -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele on Wednesday, Sept. 4 announced the donation of 110 computers to the House of Correction in Franklin.The donation was made in conjunction with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 494 (IBEW)/ National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA).According to a press release, IBEW/ NECA purchased the former ITT Technical Institute on Layton Avenue in Greenfield, and it operates as the second campus for the Milwaukee Electrical Joint Apprenticeship & Training Center (JATC).The release said the dated electronics would go to the House of Correction's recycling program, rather than an e-waste recycler, which would cost taxpayers.
FRANKLIN -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele on Wednesday, Sept. 4 announced the donation of 110 computers to the House of Correction in Franklin.The donation was made in conjunction with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 494 (IBEW)/ National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA).According to a press release, IBEW/ NECA purchased the former ITT Technical Institute on Layton Avenue in Greenfield, and it operates as the second campus for the Milwaukee Electrical Joint Apprenticeship & Training Center (JATC).The release said the dated electronics would go to the House of Correction's recycling program, rather than an e-waste recycler, which would cost taxpayers.
Marquette Law School poll: Dems edge President Trump in potential 2020 matches
MILWAUKEE -- A new Marquette Law School poll was released on Wednesday, Sept. 4 and finds 51 percent support for Joe Biden and 42 support for President Donald Trump in a potential 2020 match.
MILWAUKEE -- A new Marquette Law School poll was released on Wednesday, Sept. 4 and finds 51 percent support for Joe Biden and 42 support for President Donald Trump in a potential 2020 match.
Wisconsin Republicans renew fetal tissue research ban bill
MADISON — Wisconsin Republicans are renewing their attempt to ban the use of aborted fetal tissue in research or any other purpose.State Sen.
MADISON — Wisconsin Republicans are renewing their attempt to ban the use of aborted fetal tissue in research or any other purpose.State Sen.
'Long-established Wisconsin company' to open production facility in Century City
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is expected to make a major jobs announcement in Milwaukee.The announcement was scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 3, but unfortunately had to be rescheduled "as a result of unforseen circumstances." Officials said Tuesday they "anticipate a formal announcement in the next day or two."According to a news release, a 175,000 square foot production facility will be built in Milwaukee's Century City business park.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is expected to make a major jobs announcement in Milwaukee.The announcement was scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 3, but unfortunately had to be rescheduled "as a result of unforseen circumstances." Officials said Tuesday they "anticipate a formal announcement in the next day or two."According to a news release, a 175,000 square foot production facility will be built in Milwaukee's Century City business park.
Envoy says US-Taliban deal would see 5,000 troops leave 1st
KABUL, Afghanistan — A U.S. envoy said Monday the first 5,000 U.S. troops would leave Afghanistan within five months' time under a deal with the Taliban that has been reached "in principle" but still needs President Donald Trump's approval.
KABUL, Afghanistan — A U.S. envoy said Monday the first 5,000 U.S. troops would leave Afghanistan within five months' time under a deal with the Taliban that has been reached "in principle" but still needs President Donald Trump's approval.