Democrats: Pres. Trump should demand Senate vote on gun bill

Democrats: Pres. Trump should demand Senate vote on gun bill

WASHINGTON — If President Donald Trump is serious about strengthening gun laws in the wake of two mass shootings, he should demand that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell put a House-passed bill strengthening background checks up for a vote, congressional Democrats said Monday.Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said the Senate GOP leader is blocking gun safety reforms that more than 90% of Americans support.

WASHINGTON — If President Donald Trump is serious about strengthening gun laws in the wake of two mass shootings, he should demand that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell put a House-passed bill strengthening background checks up for a vote, congressional Democrats said Monday.Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said the Senate GOP leader is blocking gun safety reforms that more than 90% of Americans support.

Pres. Trump says he wants stronger gun checks, gives few details

Pres. Trump says he wants stronger gun checks, gives few details

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday condemned weekend shootings in Texas and Ohio as barbaric crimes "against all humanity" and called for bipartisan cooperation to respond to an epidemic of gun violence.Pres.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday condemned weekend shootings in Texas and Ohio as barbaric crimes "against all humanity" and called for bipartisan cooperation to respond to an epidemic of gun violence.Pres.

Pres. Trump says he wants stronger gun checks, but has not honored past promises

Pres. Trump says he wants stronger gun checks, but has not honored past promises

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump claimed Monday he wants legislation providing "strong background checks" for gun users, but he provided no details and has reneged on previous promises to strengthen gun laws after mass shootings.Pres.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump claimed Monday he wants legislation providing "strong background checks" for gun users, but he provided no details and has reneged on previous promises to strengthen gun laws after mass shootings.Pres.

Pres. Trump tweets, stays out of sight for hours after shootings

Pres. Trump tweets, stays out of sight for hours after shootings

BRIDGEWATER, N.J.  — As the nation reeled from two mass shootings in less than a day, President Donald Trump spent the first hours after the tragedies out of sight at his New Jersey golf course, sending out tweets of support awkwardly mixed in with those promoting a celebrity fight and attacking his political foes.Americans did not glimpse the Republican president in the immediate aftermath of a shooting in El Paso, Texas, that killed at least 20 people and, hours later, one in Dayton, Ohio, that claimed at least nine lives.

BRIDGEWATER, N.J.  — As the nation reeled from two mass shootings in less than a day, President Donald Trump spent the first hours after the tragedies out of sight at his New Jersey golf course, sending out tweets of support awkwardly mixed in with those promoting a celebrity fight and attacking his political foes.Americans did not glimpse the Republican president in the immediate aftermath of a shooting in El Paso, Texas, that killed at least 20 people and, hours later, one in Dayton, Ohio, that claimed at least nine lives.

President Trump after mass shootings in Ohio, Texas: 'Hate has no place in our country'

President Trump after mass shootings in Ohio, Texas: 'Hate has no place in our country'

MORRISTOWN, N.J. -- President Donald Trump is denouncing two mass shootings in Ohio and Texas, saying "hate has no place in our country."Addressing reporters in Morristown, New Jersey, President Trump said Sunday, Aug. 4 that "we're going to take care" of the problem.

MORRISTOWN, N.J. -- President Donald Trump is denouncing two mass shootings in Ohio and Texas, saying "hate has no place in our country."Addressing reporters in Morristown, New Jersey, President Trump said Sunday, Aug. 4 that "we're going to take care" of the problem.

'Enough is enough:' 2020 Dems back gun limits after El Paso mass shooting

'Enough is enough:' 2020 Dems back gun limits after El Paso mass shooting

LAS VEGAS  — Democratic presidential candidates expressed outrage Saturday that mass shootings have become chillingly common nationwide and blamed the National Rifle Association and its congressional allies after a gunman opened fire at a shopping area near the Texas-Mexico border."It's not just today, it has happened several times this week.

LAS VEGAS  — Democratic presidential candidates expressed outrage Saturday that mass shootings have become chillingly common nationwide and blamed the National Rifle Association and its congressional allies after a gunman opened fire at a shopping area near the Texas-Mexico border."It's not just today, it has happened several times this week.

Ben & Jerry's founders create new ice cream flavor in honor of Bernie Sanders

Ben & Jerry's founders create new ice cream flavor in honor of Bernie Sanders

SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. -- Ever wondered what wealth inequality tastes like?The founders of Ben & Jerry's claim to have the answer, and they've put it inside a new flavor called "Bernie's Back." The hot cinnamon ice cream includes "one very large chocolate disc on top and a (very stiff) butter toffee backbone going down the middle," according to Sanders' campaign website.Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, longtime supporters of U.S. Sen.

SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. -- Ever wondered what wealth inequality tastes like?The founders of Ben & Jerry's claim to have the answer, and they've put it inside a new flavor called "Bernie's Back." The hot cinnamon ice cream includes "one very large chocolate disc on top and a (very stiff) butter toffee backbone going down the middle," according to Sanders' campaign website.Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, longtime supporters of U.S. Sen.

US is thought to have added a solid 163,000 jobs in July

US is thought to have added a solid 163,000 jobs in July

WASHINGTON — U.S. employers are thought to have sustained a steady pace of hiring in July, a reassuring sign for an economy that's endured a series of ups and downs.Economists have forecast that the government will report that 163,000 jobs were added in July, according to data provider FactSet.

WASHINGTON — U.S. employers are thought to have sustained a steady pace of hiring in July, a reassuring sign for an economy that's endured a series of ups and downs.Economists have forecast that the government will report that 163,000 jobs were added in July, according to data provider FactSet.

Pres. Trump says he'll put 10% tariffs on remaining China imports

Pres. Trump says he'll put 10% tariffs on remaining China imports

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump intensified pressure on China to reach a trade deal by saying he will impose 10% tariffs Sept. 1 on the remaining $300 billion in Chinese imports he hasn't already taxed.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump intensified pressure on China to reach a trade deal by saying he will impose 10% tariffs Sept. 1 on the remaining $300 billion in Chinese imports he hasn't already taxed.

Aaron Rodgers: Packers' new-look defense has 'a little more juice'

Aaron Rodgers: Packers' new-look defense has 'a little more juice'

GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers are hoping this is the year — for the first time in nearly a decade — their defense becomes more of an asset than a liability.Green Bay made it a priority this offseason to upgrade the defense, which hasn't cracked the top 10 in the league in points or yards allowed in the past eight seasons.

GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers are hoping this is the year — for the first time in nearly a decade — their defense becomes more of an asset than a liability.Green Bay made it a priority this offseason to upgrade the defense, which hasn't cracked the top 10 in the league in points or yards allowed in the past eight seasons.

GOP lawsuit challenges Wisconsin governor's veto powers

GOP lawsuit challenges Wisconsin governor's veto powers

MADISON — A conservative law firm on Wednesday asked the Wisconsin Supreme Court to dramatically scale back the ability of governors to change the intent of lawmakers through partial budget vetoes — a move that would reverse more than four decades of precedent.The lawsuit, filed on behalf of three taxpayers by the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL), is the most aggressive challenge yet to the 78 partial vetoes that Democratic Gov.

MADISON — A conservative law firm on Wednesday asked the Wisconsin Supreme Court to dramatically scale back the ability of governors to change the intent of lawmakers through partial budget vetoes — a move that would reverse more than four decades of precedent.The lawsuit, filed on behalf of three taxpayers by the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL), is the most aggressive challenge yet to the 78 partial vetoes that Democratic Gov.