US and Poland sign agreement to cooperate on 5G technology
WARSAW, Poland — The U.S. and Poland signed an agreement on Monday to cooperate on new 5G technology amid growing concerns about Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei.Vice President Mike Pence and Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki signed the deal in Warsaw, where Pence is filling in for President Donald Trump, who scrapped his trip at the last minute because of Hurricane Dorian.The signing comes amid a global battle between the U.S. and Huawei, the world's biggest maker of network infrastructure equipment, over network security.The agreement endorses the principles developed by cybersecurity officials from dozens of countries at a summit in Prague earlier this year to counter threats and ensure the safety of next generation mobile networks.
WARSAW, Poland — The U.S. and Poland signed an agreement on Monday to cooperate on new 5G technology amid growing concerns about Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei.Vice President Mike Pence and Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki signed the deal in Warsaw, where Pence is filling in for President Donald Trump, who scrapped his trip at the last minute because of Hurricane Dorian.The signing comes amid a global battle between the U.S. and Huawei, the world's biggest maker of network infrastructure equipment, over network security.The agreement endorses the principles developed by cybersecurity officials from dozens of countries at a summit in Prague earlier this year to counter threats and ensure the safety of next generation mobile networks.
Iran warns of 'strong step' from atomic deal if no new terms
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran will "take a strong step" away from its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers if Europe cannot offer the country new terms by a deadline at the end of this week, a government spokesman said Monday as top Iranian diplomats traveled to France and Russia for last-minute talks.The comments from Ali Rabiei reinforced the deadline Iran had set for Friday for Europe to offer it a way to sell its crude oil on the global market.
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran will "take a strong step" away from its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers if Europe cannot offer the country new terms by a deadline at the end of this week, a government spokesman said Monday as top Iranian diplomats traveled to France and Russia for last-minute talks.The comments from Ali Rabiei reinforced the deadline Iran had set for Friday for Europe to offer it a way to sell its crude oil on the global market.
Pres. Trump says he'll work with Congress to stop mass shootings
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says his administration is committed to working with Congress to "stop the menace of mass attacks" as he bemoans the "monstrous" and "wicked" rampage by a gunman in West Texas.He says the goal is to "substantially reduce the violent crime ...
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says his administration is committed to working with Congress to "stop the menace of mass attacks" as he bemoans the "monstrous" and "wicked" rampage by a gunman in West Texas.He says the goal is to "substantially reduce the violent crime ...
Latest US, Chinese tariff hikes take effect in trade war
WASHINGTON — The United States and China went ahead with their latest tariff increases on each other's goods Sunday, Sept. 1, potentially raising prices Americans pay for some clothes, shoes, sporting goods, and other consumer items in advance of the holiday shopping season.The 15% U.S. taxes apply to about $112 billion of Chinese imports.
WASHINGTON — The United States and China went ahead with their latest tariff increases on each other's goods Sunday, Sept. 1, potentially raising prices Americans pay for some clothes, shoes, sporting goods, and other consumer items in advance of the holiday shopping season.The 15% U.S. taxes apply to about $112 billion of Chinese imports.
'A lot of death happening:' Milwaukee moms unite community with march against gun violence
MILWAUKEE -- Several organizations came together on Saturday morning, Aug. 31 for one cause: Stopping violence in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Several organizations came together on Saturday morning, Aug. 31 for one cause: Stopping violence in Milwaukee.
'Likely to raise prices:' Tariffs on Chinese imports could deliver direct hit on consumers
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's latest round of tariffs on Chinese imports is likely to deliver a direct hit on many consumers, who were largely spared from higher prices in his previous rounds of import taxes.Beginning Sunday, Sept. 1, the U.S. government will begin collecting 15% tariffs on $112 billion in Chinese imports — items ranging from smartwatches and TVs to shoes, diapers, sporting goods, and meat and dairy products.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's latest round of tariffs on Chinese imports is likely to deliver a direct hit on many consumers, who were largely spared from higher prices in his previous rounds of import taxes.Beginning Sunday, Sept. 1, the U.S. government will begin collecting 15% tariffs on $112 billion in Chinese imports — items ranging from smartwatches and TVs to shoes, diapers, sporting goods, and meat and dairy products.
Campaign to lure young workers to Wisconsin will continue despite lack of funding
MADISON — Organizers said a marketing campaign to encourage young professionals from elsewhere in the Midwest to move to Wisconsin will continue despite a lack of funding from this year's state budget.Democratic Gov.
MADISON — Organizers said a marketing campaign to encourage young professionals from elsewhere in the Midwest to move to Wisconsin will continue despite a lack of funding from this year's state budget.Democratic Gov.
Pres. Trump at golf club after going to Camp David to track storm
STERLING, Va. — President Donald Trump was at his private Virginia golf club as Hurricane Dorian is on track to threaten the Southeast coastline.Pres.
STERLING, Va. — President Donald Trump was at his private Virginia golf club as Hurricane Dorian is on track to threaten the Southeast coastline.Pres.
Too old for president? Health and fitness a better question
WASHINGTON — Science says age is only a number, not a proxy for physical and mental fitness.
WASHINGTON — Science says age is only a number, not a proxy for physical and mental fitness.
Bernie Sanders: Medicare for All means more taxes, better coverage
FLORENCE, S.C. — Health care was the focus of Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders' second day of campaigning in the critical early-voting state of South Carolina, where lack of Medicaid expansion has left thousands unable to obtain health coverage.The Vermont senator visited Florence on Friday for a town hall meeting on "Medicare for All ." His signature proposal, relaunched in the Senate earlier this year, would replace job-based and individual private health insurance with a government-run plan that guarantees coverage for all with no premiums, deductibles and only minimal copays for certain services."While this health care system is not working for working families, it is working for one group of people," Sanders told a crowd gathered in the afternoon sun at an outdoor amphitheater. "The function of a rational health care system is not to make billions for insurance companies and drug companies.
FLORENCE, S.C. — Health care was the focus of Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders' second day of campaigning in the critical early-voting state of South Carolina, where lack of Medicaid expansion has left thousands unable to obtain health coverage.The Vermont senator visited Florence on Friday for a town hall meeting on "Medicare for All ." His signature proposal, relaunched in the Senate earlier this year, would replace job-based and individual private health insurance with a government-run plan that guarantees coverage for all with no premiums, deductibles and only minimal copays for certain services."While this health care system is not working for working families, it is working for one group of people," Sanders told a crowd gathered in the afternoon sun at an outdoor amphitheater. "The function of a rational health care system is not to make billions for insurance companies and drug companies.
Gov. Evers authorizes Wisconsin National Guard to help with Hurricane Dorian response
MADISON -- Governor Tony Evers on Friday, Aug. 30 signed an executive order authorizing Major General Don Dunbar, Wisconsin’s adjutant general, to call elements of the Wisconsin National Guard to state active duty to assist civil authorities in Florida impacted by Hurricane Dorian.The order also directed all state agencies to assist the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs in responding to the situation.“Coming together and helping others in their time of need is what Wisconsinites do," said Governor Evers in a news release. "The members of the Wisconsin National Guard stand ready to help Florida as the state and its people prepare to face this dangerous storm and recover from the damage it may inflict upon them.
MADISON -- Governor Tony Evers on Friday, Aug. 30 signed an executive order authorizing Major General Don Dunbar, Wisconsin’s adjutant general, to call elements of the Wisconsin National Guard to state active duty to assist civil authorities in Florida impacted by Hurricane Dorian.The order also directed all state agencies to assist the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs in responding to the situation.“Coming together and helping others in their time of need is what Wisconsinites do," said Governor Evers in a news release. "The members of the Wisconsin National Guard stand ready to help Florida as the state and its people prepare to face this dangerous storm and recover from the damage it may inflict upon them.
Nancy who? GOP targets House Dem 'squad' in campaign attacks
WASHINGTON — Move over, Nancy Pelosi.
WASHINGTON — Move over, Nancy Pelosi.
Pres. Donald Trump gets statue in wife's homeland of Slovenia
SELA PRI KAMNIKU, Slovenia — There's no mistaking it depicts Pres.
SELA PRI KAMNIKU, Slovenia — There's no mistaking it depicts Pres.
'Landmark day:' President Trump declares new Space Command key to American defense
WASHINGTON — Declaring space crucial to the nation's defense, President Donald Trump said Thursday the Pentagon has established U.S. Space Command to preserve American dominance on "the ultimate high ground.""This is a landmark day," President Trump said in a Rose Garden ceremony, "one that recognizes the centrality of space to America's national security and defense."
WASHINGTON — Declaring space crucial to the nation's defense, President Donald Trump said Thursday the Pentagon has established U.S. Space Command to preserve American dominance on "the ultimate high ground.""This is a landmark day," President Trump said in a Rose Garden ceremony, "one that recognizes the centrality of space to America's national security and defense."
Mayor Barrett, Chief Morales deny reports police chief is in danger of being fired
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales are denying a report from WISN-AM Radio that indicated Morales may be in danger of being fired.According to the WISN-AM Radio report by Mark Belling, Morales' contract is up in January -- and he has not been offered a new contact by the Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission, which is controlled by the mayor.The mayor's office released the following statement on this matter:
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales are denying a report from WISN-AM Radio that indicated Morales may be in danger of being fired.According to the WISN-AM Radio report by Mark Belling, Morales' contract is up in January -- and he has not been offered a new contact by the Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission, which is controlled by the mayor.The mayor's office released the following statement on this matter:
Giannis Antetokounmpo releasing new Nike Air Zoom Freak 1 colorway dedicated to his late father
MILWAUKEE -- Exciting news for Giannis Antetokounmpo freaks: the Milwaukee Bucks star is dropping a new colorway of his first-ever signature shoe, the Nike Air Zoom Freak 1!The new colorway, "Roses", will debut at Dick's Sporting Goods on Aug. 30.
MILWAUKEE -- Exciting news for Giannis Antetokounmpo freaks: the Milwaukee Bucks star is dropping a new colorway of his first-ever signature shoe, the Nike Air Zoom Freak 1!The new colorway, "Roses", will debut at Dick's Sporting Goods on Aug. 30.
G-7 achievement: President Trump declares, 'We got along great'
BIARRITZ, France — Never mind his differences with world leaders on China, trade, Russia, Iran and more.
BIARRITZ, France — Never mind his differences with world leaders on China, trade, Russia, Iran and more.
Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson says Russia denied him a visa
MADISON — U.S. Sen.
MADISON — U.S. Sen.
Sean Duffy leaving Congress to focus more on family: 'Right time for me to take a break from public service'
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Sean Duffy, who represents northern Wisconsin, announced on Monday, Aug. 26 that he will step down from his job in Washington next month to "allow others to step forward to begin laying out their own vision and plans for leading this beautiful district and the most honest, hard-working, family-oriented, patriotic, and God-fearing constituents in America."Duffy posted on Facebook that he wants to spend more time with his family.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Sean Duffy, who represents northern Wisconsin, announced on Monday, Aug. 26 that he will step down from his job in Washington next month to "allow others to step forward to begin laying out their own vision and plans for leading this beautiful district and the most honest, hard-working, family-oriented, patriotic, and God-fearing constituents in America."Duffy posted on Facebook that he wants to spend more time with his family.
Wisconsin congressional Democrats target Pres. Trump trade war
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Wisconsin's three Democratic members of Congress say that President Donald Trump's trade war with China is hurting the state's farmers, businesses and families.Reps.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Wisconsin's three Democratic members of Congress say that President Donald Trump's trade war with China is hurting the state's farmers, businesses and families.Reps.