Pres. Trump hitting Mexico with 5 percent tariff in response to migrants
WASHINGTON — In a surprise announcement that could compromise a major trade deal, President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he is slapping a 5% tariff on all Mexican imports to pressure the country to do more to crack down on the surge of Central American migrants trying to cross the border.He said the percentage will gradually increase "until the Illegal Immigration problem is remedied."President Trump made the announcement by tweet after telling reporters earlier Thursday that he was planning "a major statement" that would be his "biggest" so far on the border."On June 10th, the United States will impose a 5% Tariff on all goods coming into our Country from Mexico, until such time as illegal migrants coming through Mexico, and into our Country, STOP.
WASHINGTON — In a surprise announcement that could compromise a major trade deal, President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he is slapping a 5% tariff on all Mexican imports to pressure the country to do more to crack down on the surge of Central American migrants trying to cross the border.He said the percentage will gradually increase "until the Illegal Immigration problem is remedied."President Trump made the announcement by tweet after telling reporters earlier Thursday that he was planning "a major statement" that would be his "biggest" so far on the border."On June 10th, the United States will impose a 5% Tariff on all goods coming into our Country from Mexico, until such time as illegal migrants coming through Mexico, and into our Country, STOP.
White House Military Office, Navy officials emailed about moving USS John McCain before Pres. Trump's Japan visit
WASHINGTON -- The White House Military Office and lower-level US Navy officials exchanged emails about moving the Navy warship the USS John McCain ahead of President Donald Trump's recent Japan visit, according to two Navy officials."There were emails between lower-level officers, but once leadership heard about it, they said knock it off," a senior Navy official tells CNN.
WASHINGTON -- The White House Military Office and lower-level US Navy officials exchanged emails about moving the Navy warship the USS John McCain ahead of President Donald Trump's recent Japan visit, according to two Navy officials."There were emails between lower-level officers, but once leadership heard about it, they said knock it off," a senior Navy official tells CNN.
'Important to get to the neighborhoods:' Mayor Barrett defends streetcar expansion proposal
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Wednesday, May 29 called on Milwaukee Common Council members to approve his proposal to expand "The Hop" streetcar after a committee vote on funding the expansion was delayed.Plans to expand "The Hop" came to a halt on May 21, when a Milwaukee Common Council committee voted to delay approving money to extend it.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Wednesday, May 29 called on Milwaukee Common Council members to approve his proposal to expand "The Hop" streetcar after a committee vote on funding the expansion was delayed.Plans to expand "The Hop" came to a halt on May 21, when a Milwaukee Common Council committee voted to delay approving money to extend it.
Robert Mueller: Special counsel probe did not exonerate President Trump
WASHINGTON -- Special counsel Robert Mueller said Wednesday, May 29 he was barred from charging President Donald Trump with a crime, but pointedly emphasized that his Russia report did not exonerate the president.
WASHINGTON -- Special counsel Robert Mueller said Wednesday, May 29 he was barred from charging President Donald Trump with a crime, but pointedly emphasized that his Russia report did not exonerate the president.
Budget panel votes to continue UW tuition freeze
MADISON — The Legislature's Republican-controlled budget committee voted Tuesday to continue a University of Wisconsin tuition freeze for another two years and give the system about $58 million in additional state money, less than half as much as Democratic Gov.
MADISON — The Legislature's Republican-controlled budget committee voted Tuesday to continue a University of Wisconsin tuition freeze for another two years and give the system about $58 million in additional state money, less than half as much as Democratic Gov.
'We CAN get better. And it starts with me:' Giannis, Bucks look forward to bright future
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks met with the media at the team's training facility on Monday, May 27 after their season-ending loss to the Toronto Raptors over the weekend.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks met with the media at the team's training facility on Monday, May 27 after their season-ending loss to the Toronto Raptors over the weekend.
President Trump, Japan's Abe at odds over North Korea missile tests
TOKYO — President Donald Trump said Monday he is not "personally" bothered by recent short-range North Korean missile tests and doesn't believe they violated U.N. Security Council resolutions, breaking with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is hosting the president on a four-day state visit full of pageantry and pomp.President Trump also continued his attacks against former Vice President and 2020 Democratic hopeful Joe Biden, siding with North Korea's Kim Jong Un, who recently criticized Biden as having a low IQ.The visit was designed to highlight the U.S.-Japan alliance and showcase the warm relations between the leaders.
TOKYO — President Donald Trump said Monday he is not "personally" bothered by recent short-range North Korean missile tests and doesn't believe they violated U.N. Security Council resolutions, breaking with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is hosting the president on a four-day state visit full of pageantry and pomp.President Trump also continued his attacks against former Vice President and 2020 Democratic hopeful Joe Biden, siding with North Korea's Kim Jong Un, who recently criticized Biden as having a low IQ.The visit was designed to highlight the U.S.-Japan alliance and showcase the warm relations between the leaders.
VP Mike Pence honors fallen service members at Arlington cemetery
ARLINGTON, Va. — Vice President Mike Pence has paid tribute to fallen members of the U.S. Armed Forces, thanking their loved ones in a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery and acknowledging that for them "every day is Memorial Day."Pence placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to remember dead service members whose remains haven't been identified and observed a moment of silence.
ARLINGTON, Va. — Vice President Mike Pence has paid tribute to fallen members of the U.S. Armed Forces, thanking their loved ones in a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery and acknowledging that for them "every day is Memorial Day."Pence placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to remember dead service members whose remains haven't been identified and observed a moment of silence.
Impeach Pres. Trump? Most 2020 Democrats tiptoe past the question
WASHINGTON — Democratic leaders in Congress have argued that impeaching President Donald Trump is a political mistake as the 2020 election nears.
WASHINGTON — Democratic leaders in Congress have argued that impeaching President Donald Trump is a political mistake as the 2020 election nears.
Judge blocks Pres. Trump from building sections of border wall
SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge on Friday blocked President Donald Trump from building key sections of his border wall with money secured under his declaration of a national emergency, delivering what may prove a temporary setback on one of his highest priorities.U.S. District Judge Haywood Gilliam Jr.'s order prevents work from beginning on two of the highest-priority, Pentagon-funded wall projects — one spanning 46 miles (74 kilometers) in New Mexico and another covering 5 miles (8 kilometers) in Yuma, Arizona.While the order applied only to those first-in-line projects, the judge made clear that he felt the challengers were likely to prevail at trial on their argument that the president was wrongly ignoring Congress' wishes by diverting Defense Department money."Congress's 'absolute' control over federal expenditures -- even when that control may frustrate the desires of the Executive Branch regarding initiatives it views as important -- is not a bug in our constitutional system.
SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge on Friday blocked President Donald Trump from building key sections of his border wall with money secured under his declaration of a national emergency, delivering what may prove a temporary setback on one of his highest priorities.U.S. District Judge Haywood Gilliam Jr.'s order prevents work from beginning on two of the highest-priority, Pentagon-funded wall projects — one spanning 46 miles (74 kilometers) in New Mexico and another covering 5 miles (8 kilometers) in Yuma, Arizona.While the order applied only to those first-in-line projects, the judge made clear that he felt the challengers were likely to prevail at trial on their argument that the president was wrongly ignoring Congress' wishes by diverting Defense Department money."Congress's 'absolute' control over federal expenditures -- even when that control may frustrate the desires of the Executive Branch regarding initiatives it views as important -- is not a bug in our constitutional system.
Trade impasse: President Trump pledges $16B to farmers; markets slump
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump rolled out another $16 billion in aid for farmers hurt by his trade policies, and financial markets shook Thursday on the growing realization that the U.S. and China are far from settling a bitter, year-long trade dispute.U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said that the first of three payments is likely to be made in July or August and suggested that the U.S. and China were unlikely to have settled their differences by then."The package we're announcing today ensures that farmers do not bear the brunt of unfair retaliatory tariffs imposed by China and other trading partners," Perdue said.The latest bailout comes atop $11 billion in aid President Trump provided farmers last year."We will ensure our farmers get the relief they need and very, very quickly," President Trump said.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump rolled out another $16 billion in aid for farmers hurt by his trade policies, and financial markets shook Thursday on the growing realization that the U.S. and China are far from settling a bitter, year-long trade dispute.U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said that the first of three payments is likely to be made in July or August and suggested that the U.S. and China were unlikely to have settled their differences by then."The package we're announcing today ensures that farmers do not bear the brunt of unfair retaliatory tariffs imposed by China and other trading partners," Perdue said.The latest bailout comes atop $11 billion in aid President Trump provided farmers last year."We will ensure our farmers get the relief they need and very, very quickly," President Trump said.
Giannis Antetokounmpo unanimously selected to the All-NBA First Team
MILWAUKEE -- Giannis Antetokounmpo was unanimously selected to the All-NBA First Team, the league announced Thursday, May 23, marking the first Bucks player to earn First Team honors since Sidney Moncrief following the 1982-83 season.According to a news release from Bucks officials, the forward is just the fourth player in franchise history to garner All-NBA First Team honors, joining Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Marques Johnson and Moncrief.In his sixth NBA season, Antetokounmpo led the Bucks to the best record (60-22) in the NBA and the team’s most wins since the 1980-81 season, while setting new career highs in points (27.7, ranked 3rd in the NBA), rebounds (12.5, ranked 6th in the NBA) and assists (5.9) per game.
MILWAUKEE -- Giannis Antetokounmpo was unanimously selected to the All-NBA First Team, the league announced Thursday, May 23, marking the first Bucks player to earn First Team honors since Sidney Moncrief following the 1982-83 season.According to a news release from Bucks officials, the forward is just the fourth player in franchise history to garner All-NBA First Team honors, joining Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Marques Johnson and Moncrief.In his sixth NBA season, Antetokounmpo led the Bucks to the best record (60-22) in the NBA and the team’s most wins since the 1980-81 season, while setting new career highs in points (27.7, ranked 3rd in the NBA), rebounds (12.5, ranked 6th in the NBA) and assists (5.9) per game.
Marvelous mosaics: Artist creates unique portraits of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks using maps
MILWAUKEE -- An artist from Cyprus is grabbing the attention of Milwaukee Bucks fans everywhere with his unique map mosaics that celebrate the athletic prowess of Giannis Antetokounmpo.Charis Tsevis created his first piece featuring #34 in 2018.
MILWAUKEE -- An artist from Cyprus is grabbing the attention of Milwaukee Bucks fans everywhere with his unique map mosaics that celebrate the athletic prowess of Giannis Antetokounmpo.Charis Tsevis created his first piece featuring #34 in 2018.
Republicans agree on $500 million more for Wisconsin schools
MADISON — The Republican-controlled Legislature's budget committee has approved increasing funding for Wisconsin's K-12 schools by $500 million over two years.Democrats and Gov.
MADISON — The Republican-controlled Legislature's budget committee has approved increasing funding for Wisconsin's K-12 schools by $500 million over two years.Democrats and Gov.
Assembly Republicans propose $500 million more for schools
MADISON — Assembly Republicans on Wednesday, May 22 said they support increasing funding for K-12 schools by $500 million over the next two years, considerably less than half of the $1.4 billion that Gov.
MADISON — Assembly Republicans on Wednesday, May 22 said they support increasing funding for K-12 schools by $500 million over the next two years, considerably less than half of the $1.4 billion that Gov.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Eric Bledsoe named to NBA All-Defensive First Team
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and guard Eric Bledsoe have both been named to the 2018-19 NBA All-Defensive First Team, the league announced on Wednesday, May 22.This is the first time since 1990-91 (Alvin Robertson) that the Bucks have had a player selected to the All-Defensive First Team and just the third time in franchise history that Milwaukee has had two players selected to the All-Defensive First Team in the same season.Led by Antetokounmpo and Bledsoe, the Bucks were the top-rated defense in the NBA this season and held opponents to a league-low 43.3 field goal percentage.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and guard Eric Bledsoe have both been named to the 2018-19 NBA All-Defensive First Team, the league announced on Wednesday, May 22.This is the first time since 1990-91 (Alvin Robertson) that the Bucks have had a player selected to the All-Defensive First Team and just the third time in franchise history that Milwaukee has had two players selected to the All-Defensive First Team in the same season.Led by Antetokounmpo and Bledsoe, the Bucks were the top-rated defense in the NBA this season and held opponents to a league-low 43.3 field goal percentage.
3 minutes: President Trump meeting with Dems goes bust in a flash
WASHINGTON — The curtains in the Cabinet Room were drawn.
WASHINGTON — The curtains in the Cabinet Room were drawn.
Limited edition: Giannis Antetokounmpo 'Greek Freak' bobblehead unveiled
MILWAUKEE -- The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum and BobblesGalore unveiled on Wednesday, May 22 an officially licensed, limited-edition bobblehead featuring Milwaukee Bucks’ superstar, Giannis Antetokounmpo, waving the Greek flag.Known as the “Greek Freak”, Giannis has led the Bucks to the Eastern Conference Finals and is a finalist for the 2018-2019 Most Valuable Player award after leading the Bucks to the NBA’s best record, averaging 30.4 points, 6.5 assists and 13.7 rebounds per game this season.
MILWAUKEE -- The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum and BobblesGalore unveiled on Wednesday, May 22 an officially licensed, limited-edition bobblehead featuring Milwaukee Bucks’ superstar, Giannis Antetokounmpo, waving the Greek flag.Known as the “Greek Freak”, Giannis has led the Bucks to the Eastern Conference Finals and is a finalist for the 2018-2019 Most Valuable Player award after leading the Bucks to the NBA’s best record, averaging 30.4 points, 6.5 assists and 13.7 rebounds per game this season.
Gov. Evers vows to veto 4 GOP anti-abortion bills
MADISON — Democratic Gov.
MADISON — Democratic Gov.