Pres. Trump compares first lady 'Melania T' to 'Jackie O'
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says his wife, first lady Melania Trump, is an icon on the same order of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.Pres.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says his wife, first lady Melania Trump, is an icon on the same order of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.Pres.
President Trump says he'd 'of course' tell FBI if he gets foreign dirt
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday that "of course" he would go to the FBI or the attorney general if a foreign power offered him dirt about an opponent.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday that "of course" he would go to the FBI or the attorney general if a foreign power offered him dirt about an opponent.
GOP finishes budget edits, inserts $321 million tax cut
MADISON — The Legislature's Republican-controlled finance committee finished revising Democratic Gov.
MADISON — The Legislature's Republican-controlled finance committee finished revising Democratic Gov.
Sarah Sanders leaving White House post, Pres. Trump says
WASHINGTON -- White House press secretary Sarah Sanders, whose tenure was marked by a breakdown in regular press briefings and questions about the administration's credibility, as well as her own, will leave her post at the end of the month, President Donald Trump announced Thursday.Sanders is one of President Trump's closest and most trusted White House aides and one of the few remaining on staff who worked on his campaign.
WASHINGTON -- White House press secretary Sarah Sanders, whose tenure was marked by a breakdown in regular press briefings and questions about the administration's credibility, as well as her own, will leave her post at the end of the month, President Donald Trump announced Thursday.Sanders is one of President Trump's closest and most trusted White House aides and one of the few remaining on staff who worked on his campaign.
Federal agency recommends White House aide Kellyanne Conway be fired
WASHINGTON — A federal watchdog agency recommended Thursday that President Donald Trump fire one of his most ardent defenders, counselor Kellyanne Conway , for repeatedly violating a law that limits political activity by government workers.The U.S. Office of Special Counsel, which is unrelated to special counsel Robert Mueller's office, said in a letter to President Trump that Conway has been a "repeat offender" of the Hatch Act by disparaging Democratic presidential candidates while speaking in her official capacity during television interviews and on social media.President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence are exempt from the Hatch Act, but there are no exceptions for White House employees.
WASHINGTON — A federal watchdog agency recommended Thursday that President Donald Trump fire one of his most ardent defenders, counselor Kellyanne Conway , for repeatedly violating a law that limits political activity by government workers.The U.S. Office of Special Counsel, which is unrelated to special counsel Robert Mueller's office, said in a letter to President Trump that Conway has been a "repeat offender" of the Hatch Act by disparaging Democratic presidential candidates while speaking in her official capacity during television interviews and on social media.President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence are exempt from the Hatch Act, but there are no exceptions for White House employees.
'Can you hear me?' Convicted murderer Steven Avery has message for supporters
MILWAUKEE -- Kathleen Zellner, the attorney for convicted murderer Steven Avery, posted a tweet on Wednesday afternoon, June 12 that included a message from Avery himself.Avery was convicted in the 2005 murder of Teresa Halbach.
MILWAUKEE -- Kathleen Zellner, the attorney for convicted murderer Steven Avery, posted a tweet on Wednesday afternoon, June 12 that included a message from Avery himself.Avery was convicted in the 2005 murder of Teresa Halbach.
'This was wonderful:' Cruise ship docks in the Port of Milwaukee, lets hundreds explore the city
MILWAUKEE -- Tuesday, June 11 marked the official start of cruise ship season in Milwaukee as the Pearl Mist arrived at Port Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Tuesday, June 11 marked the official start of cruise ship season in Milwaukee as the Pearl Mist arrived at Port Milwaukee.
TMZ: Giannis and his brother share flare with gym workout dance
MILWAUKEE -- With the season behind him, Giannis Antetokounmpo has been back in the gym with his fellow NBA-playing brother, Kostas.As TMZ reports, "the brothers channeled their inner MadeinTYO for their workout cool downs -- bustin' out the 'woah' dance while 'Chucky Cheese' blasts in the background."
MILWAUKEE -- With the season behind him, Giannis Antetokounmpo has been back in the gym with his fellow NBA-playing brother, Kostas.As TMZ reports, "the brothers channeled their inner MadeinTYO for their workout cool downs -- bustin' out the 'woah' dance while 'Chucky Cheese' blasts in the background."
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says taxes won't go up overall
MADISON -- Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says overall tax increases in the Republican state budget plan will not exceed tax cuts.Republicans are working on a roughly $400 million income tax cut proposal.
MADISON -- Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says overall tax increases in the Republican state budget plan will not exceed tax cuts.Republicans are working on a roughly $400 million income tax cut proposal.
Case opened: Democrats begin public airing of Mueller report
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says it's "case closed ." But Democrats are just getting started with Robert Mueller .House Democrats have scheduled a series of hearings this coming week on the special counsel's report as they intensify their focus on the Russia probe and pick up the pace on an investigative "path" — in the words of Speaker Nancy Pelosi — that some of them hope leads to impeachment of the president.In doing so, they are trying to draw the public's attention on the allegations that Pres.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says it's "case closed ." But Democrats are just getting started with Robert Mueller .House Democrats have scheduled a series of hearings this coming week on the special counsel's report as they intensify their focus on the Russia probe and pick up the pace on an investigative "path" — in the words of Speaker Nancy Pelosi — that some of them hope leads to impeachment of the president.In doing so, they are trying to draw the public's attention on the allegations that Pres.
New York Times: Mexico, US agreed on border policies months before Pres. Trump tariff threat
NEW YORK -- Mexico had already promised to take many of the actions agreed to in Friday's immigration deal with the US months before President Donald Trump's tariff threat, officials from both countries who are familiar with the negotiations told the New York Times in a story published Saturday.Pres.
NEW YORK -- Mexico had already promised to take many of the actions agreed to in Friday's immigration deal with the US months before President Donald Trump's tariff threat, officials from both countries who are familiar with the negotiations told the New York Times in a story published Saturday.Pres.
Kamala Harris says her prosecutor past will help defeat Pres. Trump
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris says her experience as a prosecutor has given her insight into trying to improve the criminal justice system and distinguishes her among the crowded field taking on President Donald Trump."We've got to hold this guy accountable by prosecuting the case in front of the American people against four more years of this administration," Harris told a gathering of the state conference of the NAACP on Saturday night. "And I've prosecuted a lot of cases.
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris says her experience as a prosecutor has given her insight into trying to improve the criminal justice system and distinguishes her among the crowded field taking on President Donald Trump."We've got to hold this guy accountable by prosecuting the case in front of the American people against four more years of this administration," Harris told a gathering of the state conference of the NAACP on Saturday night. "And I've prosecuted a lot of cases.
Hillary Clinton's brother Tony Rodham dies
NEW YORK -- Hillary Clinton's youngest brother Tony Rodham died Friday night, June 7, the 2016 Democratic presidential candidate announced Saturday on Twitter."We lost my brother Tony last night.
NEW YORK -- Hillary Clinton's youngest brother Tony Rodham died Friday night, June 7, the 2016 Democratic presidential candidate announced Saturday on Twitter."We lost my brother Tony last night.
With Mexico deal done, US urges China to resume trade talks
FUKUOKA, Japan — One down, still others to go.
FUKUOKA, Japan — One down, still others to go.
President Trump says US, Mexico reach agreement to prevent tariffs
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he has suspended plans to impose tariffs on Mexico, tweeting that the country "has agreed to take strong measures" to stem the flow of Central American migrants into the United States."I am pleased to inform you that The United States of America has reached a signed agreement with Mexico," President Trump tweeted Friday night, saying the "Tariffs scheduled to be implemented by the U.S. on Monday, against Mexico, are hereby indefinitely suspended."He said Mexico has agreed to work to "stem the tide of Migration through Mexico, and to our Southern Border" and said those steps would "greatly reduce, or eliminate, Illegal Immigration coming from Mexico and into the United States."He said details would be released soon by the State Department.The tweet marked a change in tone from earlier Friday, when his spokeswoman Sarah Sanders told reporters in Ireland before President Trump took off: "Our position has not changed.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he has suspended plans to impose tariffs on Mexico, tweeting that the country "has agreed to take strong measures" to stem the flow of Central American migrants into the United States."I am pleased to inform you that The United States of America has reached a signed agreement with Mexico," President Trump tweeted Friday night, saying the "Tariffs scheduled to be implemented by the U.S. on Monday, against Mexico, are hereby indefinitely suspended."He said Mexico has agreed to work to "stem the tide of Migration through Mexico, and to our Southern Border" and said those steps would "greatly reduce, or eliminate, Illegal Immigration coming from Mexico and into the United States."He said details would be released soon by the State Department.The tweet marked a change in tone from earlier Friday, when his spokeswoman Sarah Sanders told reporters in Ireland before President Trump took off: "Our position has not changed.
Pres. Trump: 'Good chance' now for tariff deal with Mexico
WASHINGTON — After a week of threats, President Donald Trump declared Thursday that now "there is a good chance" the U.S. will strike a deal with Mexico to avert the tariffs he had scheduled for Monday to force the U.S. ally to stem the flow of Central American migrants into the United States."If we are able to make the deal with Mexico, & there is a good chance that we will, they will begin purchasing Farm & Agricultural products at very high levels, starting immediately," Pres.
WASHINGTON — After a week of threats, President Donald Trump declared Thursday that now "there is a good chance" the U.S. will strike a deal with Mexico to avert the tariffs he had scheduled for Monday to force the U.S. ally to stem the flow of Central American migrants into the United States."If we are able to make the deal with Mexico, & there is a good chance that we will, they will begin purchasing Farm & Agricultural products at very high levels, starting immediately," Pres.
Governor Evers orders gay pride flag to fly over Wisconsin Capitol
MADISON — Flying a gay pride rainbow flag over the Wisconsin state Capitol for the first time Friday, June 7 drew backlash from conservatives, including a pair of state lawmakers, who said it was divisive, while Democrats hailed it as a sign of inclusivity.The flag flap erupted after Democratic Gov.
MADISON — Flying a gay pride rainbow flag over the Wisconsin state Capitol for the first time Friday, June 7 drew backlash from conservatives, including a pair of state lawmakers, who said it was divisive, while Democrats hailed it as a sign of inclusivity.The flag flap erupted after Democratic Gov.
Wisconsin GOP unveils plan to raise car fees
MADISON — Wisconsin Republicans sent a plan to the Legislature's finance committee Thursday to scrap Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin Republicans sent a plan to the Legislature's finance committee Thursday to scrap Gov.
Florida woman reportedly stabs self in stomach because she was 'tired of living in Pres. Trump's country'
PALMETTO, Fla. -- A Florida woman who stabbed herself multiple times in the abdomen said she did so because of President Donald Trump, KTTV reported.Responding officers said the woman was found standing outside her apartment Sunday, June 2.
PALMETTO, Fla. -- A Florida woman who stabbed herself multiple times in the abdomen said she did so because of President Donald Trump, KTTV reported.Responding officers said the woman was found standing outside her apartment Sunday, June 2.