Pres. Trump appoints student loan industry exec to watchdog job

Pres. Trump appoints student loan industry exec to watchdog job

NEW YORK — The Trump administration is appointing a long-time student loan industry executive to be the government's top watchdog for the $1.5 trillion student loan market.Robert Cameron will serve as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's new student loan ombudsman, a job designed to protect student loan borrowers from poor industry practices in the student loan industry.Cameron most recently worked at the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, better known as Fed Loan Servicing, as their head of compliance.

NEW YORK — The Trump administration is appointing a long-time student loan industry executive to be the government's top watchdog for the $1.5 trillion student loan market.Robert Cameron will serve as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's new student loan ombudsman, a job designed to protect student loan borrowers from poor industry practices in the student loan industry.Cameron most recently worked at the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, better known as Fed Loan Servicing, as their head of compliance.

A$AP Rocky found guilty of Sweden assault, won't face prison

A$AP Rocky found guilty of Sweden assault, won't face prison

STOCKHOLM, Sweden — American rapper A$AP Rocky was found guilty of assault Wednesday in Sweden, where his jailing after a Stockholm street brawl drew the close attention of President Donald Trump.A judge and jury found the rapper, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, and his two bodyguards hit and kicked a 19-year-old man during the June 30 fight.

STOCKHOLM, Sweden — American rapper A$AP Rocky was found guilty of assault Wednesday in Sweden, where his jailing after a Stockholm street brawl drew the close attention of President Donald Trump.A judge and jury found the rapper, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, and his two bodyguards hit and kicked a 19-year-old man during the June 30 fight.

Pres. Trump official: Statue of Liberty's poem is about Europeans

Pres. Trump official: Statue of Liberty's poem is about Europeans

WASHINGTON — A top Trump administration official says the famous inscription on the Statue of Liberty, welcoming "huddled masses" of immigrants to American shores, was referring to "people coming from Europe" and that the nation is looking to receive migrants "who can stand on their own two feet."The comments on Tuesday from Ken Cuccinelli, the acting director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, came a day after the Trump administration announced it would seek to deny green cards to migrants who seek Medicaid, food stamps, housing vouchers or other forms of public assistance.

WASHINGTON — A top Trump administration official says the famous inscription on the Statue of Liberty, welcoming "huddled masses" of immigrants to American shores, was referring to "people coming from Europe" and that the nation is looking to receive migrants "who can stand on their own two feet."The comments on Tuesday from Ken Cuccinelli, the acting director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, came a day after the Trump administration announced it would seek to deny green cards to migrants who seek Medicaid, food stamps, housing vouchers or other forms of public assistance.

Foxconn leaders, Wisconsin officials meet; details unclear

Foxconn leaders, Wisconsin officials meet; details unclear

MADISON — Foxconn Technology Group executives met Wednesday with Wisconsin officials but no one is saying much about what they discussed.State Assembly Speaker Robin Vos tweeted that he and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald met with Foxconn Chairman Young Liu, Vice Chairman Jay Lee and Alan Yeung, who is the Taiwanese electronics giant's U.S. strategist.

MADISON — Foxconn Technology Group executives met Wednesday with Wisconsin officials but no one is saying much about what they discussed.State Assembly Speaker Robin Vos tweeted that he and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald met with Foxconn Chairman Young Liu, Vice Chairman Jay Lee and Alan Yeung, who is the Taiwanese electronics giant's U.S. strategist.

WisDOT launches 'Transportation Connects Us' podcast featuring Governor Evers

WisDOT launches 'Transportation Connects Us' podcast featuring Governor Evers

MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) on Wednesday, Aug. 14  launched its first episode of “Transportation Connects Us,” the agency’s new podcast.In the first episode, Governor Tony Evers talks with WisDOT Secretary-designee Craig Thompson.

MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) on Wednesday, Aug. 14  launched its first episode of “Transportation Connects Us,” the agency’s new podcast.In the first episode, Governor Tony Evers talks with WisDOT Secretary-designee Craig Thompson.

More than 91,000 sign petition to rename street with Trump Tower after Obama

More than 91,000 sign petition to rename street with Trump Tower after Obama

NEW YORK CITY — More than 91,000 people have signed an online petition to rename a block of a Manhattan Avenue after former President Barack Obama – a block that just so happens to be the home of Trump Tower.The MoveOn.org petition is asking Mayor Bill de Blasio and the NYC City Council that Fifth Avenue, between 56th and 57th streets, be officially renamed "President Barack H.

NEW YORK CITY — More than 91,000 people have signed an online petition to rename a block of a Manhattan Avenue after former President Barack Obama – a block that just so happens to be the home of Trump Tower.The MoveOn.org petition is asking Mayor Bill de Blasio and the NYC City Council that Fifth Avenue, between 56th and 57th streets, be officially renamed "President Barack H.

President Trump claims credit for Shell plant announced under President Obama

President Trump claims credit for Shell plant announced under President Obama

MONACA, Pennsylvania — President Donald Trump sought to take credit Tuesday for the construction of a major manufacturing facility in western Pennsylvania as he tries to reinvigorate supporters in the rust belt towns that sent him to the White House in 2016.President Trump visited Shell's soon-to-be completed Pennsylvania Petrochemicals Complex, which will turn the area's vast natural gas deposits into plastics.

MONACA, Pennsylvania — President Donald Trump sought to take credit Tuesday for the construction of a major manufacturing facility in western Pennsylvania as he tries to reinvigorate supporters in the rust belt towns that sent him to the White House in 2016.President Trump visited Shell's soon-to-be completed Pennsylvania Petrochemicals Complex, which will turn the area's vast natural gas deposits into plastics.

Braun, Yelich are new investors of 'transformational project' in downtown Milwaukee

Braun, Yelich are new investors of 'transformational project' in downtown Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- Leadership of The Avenue and 3rd Street Market Hall announced on Tuesday, Aug. 13 it has two new investors: Milwaukee Brewers stars Ryan Braun and Christian Yelich.The Avenue is described as a "transformational project breathing new life into the west side of Milwaukee’s downtown." The plan is to convert the former Shops of Grand Avenue into an "array of reimagined spaces, including a food hall, office space, unique apartments and engaging new retail concepts."Braun and Yelich originally hail from California.

MILWAUKEE -- Leadership of The Avenue and 3rd Street Market Hall announced on Tuesday, Aug. 13 it has two new investors: Milwaukee Brewers stars Ryan Braun and Christian Yelich.The Avenue is described as a "transformational project breathing new life into the west side of Milwaukee’s downtown." The plan is to convert the former Shops of Grand Avenue into an "array of reimagined spaces, including a food hall, office space, unique apartments and engaging new retail concepts."Braun and Yelich originally hail from California.

What's on school menus this fall? Trade mitigation

What's on school menus this fall? Trade mitigation

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — School lunch menus already have Meatless Mondays and Taco Tuesdays.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — School lunch menus already have Meatless Mondays and Taco Tuesdays.

'Focus on safety:' Riders give Lime scooters a test run at training session

'Focus on safety:' Riders give Lime scooters a test run at training session

MILWAUKEE -- Lime scooters is taking steps to make sure riders follow the rules which ultimately could determine whether the scooters will stick around Milwaukee.Lime held a series of training events meant to show people how to safely and responsibly operate the scooters.On Saturday, Aug. 10 dozens of people lined up for the training session near the Summerfest Grounds.

MILWAUKEE -- Lime scooters is taking steps to make sure riders follow the rules which ultimately could determine whether the scooters will stick around Milwaukee.Lime held a series of training events meant to show people how to safely and responsibly operate the scooters.On Saturday, Aug. 10 dozens of people lined up for the training session near the Summerfest Grounds.

Judge rejects bid for new trial in 'Making a Murderer' case

Judge rejects bid for new trial in 'Making a Murderer' case

MANITOWOC, Wis. — A judge has rejected a man's bid for a new trial in a Wisconsin killing featured in the Netflix series "Making a Murderer."Judge Angela Sutkiewicz on Thursday denied Steven Avery's request in the 2005 killing of photographer Teresa Halbach.Halbach's remains were found in the Avery family's salvage yard.

MANITOWOC, Wis. — A judge has rejected a man's bid for a new trial in a Wisconsin killing featured in the Netflix series "Making a Murderer."Judge Angela Sutkiewicz on Thursday denied Steven Avery's request in the 2005 killing of photographer Teresa Halbach.Halbach's remains were found in the Avery family's salvage yard.

Biden is the Democrat to beat; rivals see signs of weakness

Biden is the Democrat to beat; rivals see signs of weakness

DES MOINES, Iowa — In a barn down a gravel road in Iowa, Joe Biden tore into President Donald Trump's moral character, declaring in one of the fiercest speeches of his campaign that the words of the American president matter.The next day, Biden's own words tripped him up.

DES MOINES, Iowa — In a barn down a gravel road in Iowa, Joe Biden tore into President Donald Trump's moral character, declaring in one of the fiercest speeches of his campaign that the words of the American president matter.The next day, Biden's own words tripped him up.

Pres. Trump says he wants background checks, also reassures NRA

Pres. Trump says he wants background checks, also reassures NRA

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday he believes he has influence to rally Republicans around stronger federal background check laws as Congress and the White House work on a response to last weekend's mass shootings in Texas and Ohio.At the same time, Pres.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday he believes he has influence to rally Republicans around stronger federal background check laws as Congress and the White House work on a response to last weekend's mass shootings in Texas and Ohio.At the same time, Pres.