Rough total for President Trump's July Fourth extravaganza: $5.4M
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's July Fourth extravaganza — featuring tanks, a military flyover, and a President Trump speech at the Lincoln Memorial — cost an estimated $5.4 million, according to rough figures Thursday.Interior Secretary David Bernhardt provided the latest share of costs, $2.45 million for his agency, in a letter to lawmakers, saying his agency pulled money from operating funds for national parks, recreation fees, and another source to help fund President Trump's Salute to America.The event included donated fireworks, a military flyover, and President Trump's speech to a rained-on crowd at the Lincoln Memorial.President Trump announced Monday he would do it all again next year , calling the event "remarkable."Democratic lawmakers have condemned the extra expenditures for the Independence Day celebration, which came in addition to the traditional concert, fireworks and events held at near the U.S. Capitol.Arizona Democratic Rep.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's July Fourth extravaganza — featuring tanks, a military flyover, and a President Trump speech at the Lincoln Memorial — cost an estimated $5.4 million, according to rough figures Thursday.Interior Secretary David Bernhardt provided the latest share of costs, $2.45 million for his agency, in a letter to lawmakers, saying his agency pulled money from operating funds for national parks, recreation fees, and another source to help fund President Trump's Salute to America.The event included donated fireworks, a military flyover, and President Trump's speech to a rained-on crowd at the Lincoln Memorial.President Trump announced Monday he would do it all again next year , calling the event "remarkable."Democratic lawmakers have condemned the extra expenditures for the Independence Day celebration, which came in addition to the traditional concert, fireworks and events held at near the U.S. Capitol.Arizona Democratic Rep.
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Pres. Trump to push for trade deal with Mexico, Canada in Milwaukee Friday, July 12
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump was set to travel to Wisconsin to push for congressional approval of the new trade deal with Mexico and Canada.The White House said President Trump would head to Milwaukee on Friday, July 12 to visit Derco Aerospace.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump was set to travel to Wisconsin to push for congressional approval of the new trade deal with Mexico and Canada.The White House said President Trump would head to Milwaukee on Friday, July 12 to visit Derco Aerospace.
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Pilot program: Milwaukee Common Council passes measure allowing dockless scooters on city streets
MILWAUKEE -- On the heels of Governor Tony Evers' bill signing on Monday, July 8 that allowed for the use of electric scooters on roads and sidewalks, Milwaukee now has its own ordinance.
MILWAUKEE -- On the heels of Governor Tony Evers' bill signing on Monday, July 8 that allowed for the use of electric scooters on roads and sidewalks, Milwaukee now has its own ordinance.
GOP proposes constitutional amendment limiting governor's veto power
MADISON — Wisconsin Republicans want to rewrite the state constitution to prohibit the governor from using his veto pen to increase spending without legislative approval, marking another skirmish in the GOP's battle to diminish Democratic Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin Republicans want to rewrite the state constitution to prohibit the governor from using his veto pen to increase spending without legislative approval, marking another skirmish in the GOP's battle to diminish Democratic Gov.
Federal court: President Trump can't ban critics from Twitter account
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump can't ban critics from his Twitter account, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday, saying the First Amendment calls for more speech, rather than less, on matters of public concern.The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan upheld a lower court judge who said President Trump violates the Constitution when he blocks critics."The irony in all of this is that we write at a time in the history of this nation when the conduct of our government and its officials is subject to wide-open, robust debate," Circuit Judge Barrington D.
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump can't ban critics from his Twitter account, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday, saying the First Amendment calls for more speech, rather than less, on matters of public concern.The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan upheld a lower court judge who said President Trump violates the Constitution when he blocks critics."The irony in all of this is that we write at a time in the history of this nation when the conduct of our government and its officials is subject to wide-open, robust debate," Circuit Judge Barrington D.
Governor Tony Evers signs drug step therapy bill
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23 governors join Calif. in opposing President Trump's mileage standards
WASHINGTON — Citing climate-damaging tailpipe emissions, 23 U.S. governors signed a pledge backing California leaders in their showdown with the Trump administration over its plans to relax vehicle mileage standards.The stand by leaders of states and Puerto Rico, nearly all Democrats, comes as the Trump administration moves to freeze tougher mileage standards laid out by former President Barack Obama, in one of the previous administration's key efforts against climate change.The Trump administration says American consumers increasingly want bigger, gas-guzzling SUVs and pickup trucks .
WASHINGTON — Citing climate-damaging tailpipe emissions, 23 U.S. governors signed a pledge backing California leaders in their showdown with the Trump administration over its plans to relax vehicle mileage standards.The stand by leaders of states and Puerto Rico, nearly all Democrats, comes as the Trump administration moves to freeze tougher mileage standards laid out by former President Barack Obama, in one of the previous administration's key efforts against climate change.The Trump administration says American consumers increasingly want bigger, gas-guzzling SUVs and pickup trucks .
'Going to start impacting taxpayers:' No resolution in sight after streetcar expansion funding failed to pass
MILWAUKEE -- City leaders in May failed to pass the funding measure that would allow for the expansion of Milwaukee's streetcar route, and there's no immediate resolution in sight.Alderman Tony Zielinski, a longtime critic of the project, said it's a sign that city leaders and their constituents do not support the streetcar's expansion -- and instead of wasting resources, the money for the expansion should be diverted, and used to help secure the city's infrastructure."No.
MILWAUKEE -- City leaders in May failed to pass the funding measure that would allow for the expansion of Milwaukee's streetcar route, and there's no immediate resolution in sight.Alderman Tony Zielinski, a longtime critic of the project, said it's a sign that city leaders and their constituents do not support the streetcar's expansion -- and instead of wasting resources, the money for the expansion should be diverted, and used to help secure the city's infrastructure."No.
'Giannis MVP Celebration' set for Sunday afternoon, July 14 at Fiserv Forum plaza
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks and Nike scheduled a public celebration of Giannis Antetokounmpo winning his first MVP award -- Sunday afternoon, July 14 at Fiserv Forum.According to a news release, the "Giannis MVP Celebration" was set to take place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the plaza at Fiserv Forum, giving fans an opportunity to see Antetokounmpo presented with the MVP trophy and to check out his first signature shoe, the Nike Air Zoom Freak 1.Antetokounmpo will be presented with the MVP trophy by Boys & Girls Club kids.The event will also include appearances by the Bucks Entertainment Network, DJs -- including a headliner to be announced before the event -- and food and beverages throughout the plaza.The House of Hoops Freakmobile will be on site for fans to purchase Antetokounmpo Nike merchandise, with a limited number of his signature shoes available for purchase.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks and Nike scheduled a public celebration of Giannis Antetokounmpo winning his first MVP award -- Sunday afternoon, July 14 at Fiserv Forum.According to a news release, the "Giannis MVP Celebration" was set to take place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the plaza at Fiserv Forum, giving fans an opportunity to see Antetokounmpo presented with the MVP trophy and to check out his first signature shoe, the Nike Air Zoom Freak 1.Antetokounmpo will be presented with the MVP trophy by Boys & Girls Club kids.The event will also include appearances by the Bucks Entertainment Network, DJs -- including a headliner to be announced before the event -- and food and beverages throughout the plaza.The House of Hoops Freakmobile will be on site for fans to purchase Antetokounmpo Nike merchandise, with a limited number of his signature shoes available for purchase.
Wisconsin GOP: Pres. Trump headed to Milwaukee-area fundraiser
MADISON, Wis. — Officials with the state Republican Party say President Donald Trump is scheduled to attend a fundraiser in Wisconsin this week.Charles Nichols is a spokesman for the state GOP.
MADISON, Wis. — Officials with the state Republican Party say President Donald Trump is scheduled to attend a fundraiser in Wisconsin this week.Charles Nichols is a spokesman for the state GOP.
With new law, Pres. Trump's state tax returns could go to Congress
ALBANY, N.Y. — President Donald Trump's New York state tax returns could be given to Congress under a new law in his home state.The measure was signed into law Monday by Democratic Gov.
ALBANY, N.Y. — President Donald Trump's New York state tax returns could be given to Congress under a new law in his home state.The measure was signed into law Monday by Democratic Gov.
Reports: Milwaukee Bucks signing Giannis' older brother Thanasis to 2-year contract
MILWAUKEE -- Citing sources, Shams Charania, senior lead NBA insider/writer/analyst for The Athletic and Stadium reported Sunday, July 7 the Milwaukee Bucks and Thanasis Antetokounmpo, the older brother of Giannis Antetokounmpo, have agreed to a two-year contract.According to Charania, Thanasis Antetokounmpo is signing a fully guaranteed two-year, $3 million veteran's minimum deal with the Bucks.
MILWAUKEE -- Citing sources, Shams Charania, senior lead NBA insider/writer/analyst for The Athletic and Stadium reported Sunday, July 7 the Milwaukee Bucks and Thanasis Antetokounmpo, the older brother of Giannis Antetokounmpo, have agreed to a two-year contract.According to Charania, Thanasis Antetokounmpo is signing a fully guaranteed two-year, $3 million veteran's minimum deal with the Bucks.
Acting homeland security secretary defends border conditions
WASHINGTON — Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan on Sunday defended conditions at U.S. Border Patrol stations following reports of crowded and unsanitary conditions that have heightened debate about President Donald Trump's immigration policy, a trademark issue for his re-election campaign."It's an extraordinarily challenging situation," McAleenan told ABC's "This Week."The Homeland Security Department's internal watchdog provided new details Tuesday about severe overcrowding in Texas' Rio Grande Valley, the busiest corridor for illegal crossings.
WASHINGTON — Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan on Sunday defended conditions at U.S. Border Patrol stations following reports of crowded and unsanitary conditions that have heightened debate about President Donald Trump's immigration policy, a trademark issue for his re-election campaign."It's an extraordinarily challenging situation," McAleenan told ABC's "This Week."The Homeland Security Department's internal watchdog provided new details Tuesday about severe overcrowding in Texas' Rio Grande Valley, the busiest corridor for illegal crossings.
Biden says he was wrong in comments about segregationists
SUMTER, S.C. — Former Vice President Joe Biden on Saturday apologized for recent comments about working with segregationist senators in his early days in the U.S. Senate, saying he understands now his remarks could have been offensive to some."Was I wrong a few weeks ago?" Biden asked a mostly black audience of several hundred during the first day of a weekend visit to South Carolina. "Yes, I was.
SUMTER, S.C. — Former Vice President Joe Biden on Saturday apologized for recent comments about working with segregationist senators in his early days in the U.S. Senate, saying he understands now his remarks could have been offensive to some."Was I wrong a few weeks ago?" Biden asked a mostly black audience of several hundred during the first day of a weekend visit to South Carolina. "Yes, I was.
Griselda Aldrete nominated to be Director of Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission
MILWAUKEE -- Mayor Tom Barrett nominated local non-profit leader and attorney Griselda Aldrete on Friday, July 5 to be the Executive Director of the Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission.A news release says in her new role, Aldrete would lead the commission staff and work directly with the Fire and Police Commission members as they oversee the operations, accountability and personnel management of Milwaukee’s Police and Fire departments.Mayor Barrett issued the following statement on this matter:
MILWAUKEE -- Mayor Tom Barrett nominated local non-profit leader and attorney Griselda Aldrete on Friday, July 5 to be the Executive Director of the Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission.A news release says in her new role, Aldrete would lead the commission staff and work directly with the Fire and Police Commission members as they oversee the operations, accountability and personnel management of Milwaukee’s Police and Fire departments.Mayor Barrett issued the following statement on this matter:
Pres. Trump says he's mulling executive order for census
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday he is "very seriously" considering an executive order to try to force the inclusion of a citizenship question as part of the 2020 Census.Speaking to reporters as he departed the White House for a weekend in New Jersey, Pres.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday he is "very seriously" considering an executive order to try to force the inclusion of a citizenship question as part of the 2020 Census.Speaking to reporters as he departed the White House for a weekend in New Jersey, Pres.
Biden says having a female vice president would be 'great'
WASHINGTON — Democratic presidential front-runner Joe Biden says it would be "great" to have a female vice president, but he won't say whether he'd pick Sen.
WASHINGTON — Democratic presidential front-runner Joe Biden says it would be "great" to have a female vice president, but he won't say whether he'd pick Sen.