High court ruling likely ends Wisconsin redistricting case
MADISON, Wis. — The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling Thursday that federal courts have no place in policing political district boundaries means a challenge to Republican-drawn legislative boundaries in Wisconsin is likely over, leaving Democrats with little hope of gaining ground heading into the 2020 elections.Democratic voters filed a federal lawsuit in Madison in 2015 alleging boundaries Republicans drew in 2011 unfairly diluted Democrats' voting power.
MADISON, Wis. — The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling Thursday that federal courts have no place in policing political district boundaries means a challenge to Republican-drawn legislative boundaries in Wisconsin is likely over, leaving Democrats with little hope of gaining ground heading into the 2020 elections.Democratic voters filed a federal lawsuit in Madison in 2015 alleging boundaries Republicans drew in 2011 unfairly diluted Democrats' voting power.
Friends: Pres. Trump accuser told us of attack in the '90s
NEW YORK — Two women have confirmed that the writer E.
NEW YORK — Two women have confirmed that the writer E.
Pres. Trump's next tweet could get a warning label
SAN FRANCISCO — President Donald Trump's next tweet might come with a warning label.Starting Thursday, tweets that Twitter deems to involve matters of public interest, but which violate the service's rules, will be obscured by a warning explaining the violation and Twitter's reasons for publishing it anyway.
SAN FRANCISCO — President Donald Trump's next tweet might come with a warning label.Starting Thursday, tweets that Twitter deems to involve matters of public interest, but which violate the service's rules, will be obscured by a warning explaining the violation and Twitter's reasons for publishing it anyway.
Republicans press Evers to approve state budget
MADISON, Wis. — Republicans are pressing Democratic Gov.
MADISON, Wis. — Republicans are pressing Democratic Gov.
Ryan Braun promotes 'Summer Learning Gain Initiative,' aimed at preventing learning loss
MILWAUKEE -- On Monday, June 24, Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun took Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee kids on a shopping spree at Kohl's, and on Tuesday, June 25, he promoted summer reading.Braun stopped by the Silver Spring Neighborhood Center on Tuesday as part of the SHARP Literacy summer educational program involving approximately 375 students.The program uses summer break to support academic success by helping urban school students prevent learning loss.Braun spoke with dozens of kids about the Ryan Braun Summer Learning Gain Initiative, a SHARP educational program, and the importance of summer reading.The kids then took part in a scavenger hunt, enjoyed some ice cream, and met with the Famous Racing Sausages.
MILWAUKEE -- On Monday, June 24, Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun took Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee kids on a shopping spree at Kohl's, and on Tuesday, June 25, he promoted summer reading.Braun stopped by the Silver Spring Neighborhood Center on Tuesday as part of the SHARP Literacy summer educational program involving approximately 375 students.The program uses summer break to support academic success by helping urban school students prevent learning loss.Braun spoke with dozens of kids about the Ryan Braun Summer Learning Gain Initiative, a SHARP educational program, and the importance of summer reading.The kids then took part in a scavenger hunt, enjoyed some ice cream, and met with the Famous Racing Sausages.
Congrats! Milwaukee celebrates Giannis Antetokounmpo's MVP win
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee is celebrating Giannis Antetokounmpo's NBA MVP win and the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is along for the ride.Starting Tuesday, June 25 all 400 buses in the fleet began flashing the words "CONGRATS GIANNIS!" on their display screens.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee is celebrating Giannis Antetokounmpo's NBA MVP win and the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is along for the ride.Starting Tuesday, June 25 all 400 buses in the fleet began flashing the words "CONGRATS GIANNIS!" on their display screens.
Pres. Trump awards highest military honor to Iraq veteran
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is awarding the nation's highest military honor to an Iraq veteran who cleared an insurgent strongpoint and allowed members of his platoon to move to safety.The president is presenting the Medal of Honor to former Army Staff Sgt.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is awarding the nation's highest military honor to an Iraq veteran who cleared an insurgent strongpoint and allowed members of his platoon to move to safety.The president is presenting the Medal of Honor to former Army Staff Sgt.
Republicans tweak budget for passage; Gov. Evers mum on veto plan
MADISON — Republicans proposed last-minute changes to the state budget on Tuesday, June 25 to appease skeptical conservatives just hours ahead of the state Assembly vote, saying their plan is fiscally responsible and should be signed into law by Democratic Gov.
MADISON — Republicans proposed last-minute changes to the state budget on Tuesday, June 25 to appease skeptical conservatives just hours ahead of the state Assembly vote, saying their plan is fiscally responsible and should be signed into law by Democratic Gov.
'We are beyond proud:' Giannis Antetokounmpo wins NBA MVP honor
SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- Giannis Antetokounmpo was named the Kia NBA Most Valuable Player for the 2018-19 season, the league announced Monday night, June 24 during the NBA Awards in Los Angeles.
SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- Giannis Antetokounmpo was named the Kia NBA Most Valuable Player for the 2018-19 season, the league announced Monday night, June 24 during the NBA Awards in Los Angeles.
'I was amazed:' 5 lucky kids get $500 Kohl's shopping spree alongside Ryan Braun
MILWAUKEE -- Five lucky kids received an all expenses paid shopping spree in celebration of their great academic year and success on the baseball field -- and Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun came along for the fun.The kids had $500 to spend, and got to shop at Kohl's alongside No. 8.With a pack of Racing Sausages loitering around, the kids from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee knew something was up.
MILWAUKEE -- Five lucky kids received an all expenses paid shopping spree in celebration of their great academic year and success on the baseball field -- and Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun came along for the fun.The kids had $500 to spend, and got to shop at Kohl's alongside No. 8.With a pack of Racing Sausages loitering around, the kids from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee knew something was up.
'Your own paycheck:' Mayor Barrett welcomes young people to work through Earn & Learn Program
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Monday, June 24 welcomed dozens of young people for their first day of work through the city's "Earn & Learn" program.Through the program, the city partners with local businesses, nonprofit organizations, and community-based and faith-based organizations.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Monday, June 24 welcomed dozens of young people for their first day of work through the city's "Earn & Learn" program.Through the program, the city partners with local businesses, nonprofit organizations, and community-based and faith-based organizations.
Pres. Trump signs executive order calling for upfront disclosure of hospital costs
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday, June 24 that calls for upfront disclosure by hospitals of actual prices for common tests and procedures to keep costs down .The idea is to give patients practical information that they can use to help save money.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday, June 24 that calls for upfront disclosure by hospitals of actual prices for common tests and procedures to keep costs down .The idea is to give patients practical information that they can use to help save money.
Gov. Evers signs bill allowing for larger liquor sales
MADISON — Gov.
MADISON — Gov.
Pres. Trump signs order imposing sanctions on Iran supreme leader
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday targeting Iran's supreme leader and his associates with financial sanctions, the latest action the U.S. has taken to discourage Tehran from developing nuclear weapons and supporting militant groups.The sanctions follow Iran's downing of a more than $100 million U.S. surveillance drone over the Strait of Hormuz that has ratcheted up tensions.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday targeting Iran's supreme leader and his associates with financial sanctions, the latest action the U.S. has taken to discourage Tehran from developing nuclear weapons and supporting militant groups.The sanctions follow Iran's downing of a more than $100 million U.S. surveillance drone over the Strait of Hormuz that has ratcheted up tensions.
MADISON — Gov.
Bernie Sanders, liberals come out with bill to cancel student debt
WASHINGTON — Days before the first Democratic presidential debates, Sen.
WASHINGTON — Days before the first Democratic presidential debates, Sen.
Pres. Trump says he'd rather face Biden, isn't prepared to lose
COLUMBIA, S.C. — President Donald Trump says he'd prefer to run for re-election against Joe Biden, suggesting that the former vice president won't be the "great candidate" Hillary Clinton was in 2016.The president told NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday that Clinton was "very smart.
COLUMBIA, S.C. — President Donald Trump says he'd prefer to run for re-election against Joe Biden, suggesting that the former vice president won't be the "great candidate" Hillary Clinton was in 2016.The president told NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday that Clinton was "very smart.
Pres. Trump won't say if he'll ask FBI to probe Khashoggi killing
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump isn't saying whether he'll direct the FBI to investigate the death of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi (jah-MAHL' khahr-SHOHK'-jee).Pres.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump isn't saying whether he'll direct the FBI to investigate the death of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi (jah-MAHL' khahr-SHOHK'-jee).Pres.
North Korea says Kim Jong Un received 'excellent' letter from Pres. Trump
SEOUL, South Korea — President Donald Trump sent North Korean leader Kim Jong Un an "excellent" letter, the North's state-run news agency reported Sunday, quoting Kim as saying he would "seriously contemplate it."The White House declined to confirm that Pres.
SEOUL, South Korea — President Donald Trump sent North Korean leader Kim Jong Un an "excellent" letter, the North's state-run news agency reported Sunday, quoting Kim as saying he would "seriously contemplate it."The White House declined to confirm that Pres.
President Trump postpones nationwide immigration enforcement sweep
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Saturday delayed a nationwide immigration sweep to deport people living the United States illegally, including families, saying he would give lawmakers two weeks to work out solutions for the southern border.The move came after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called President Trump on Friday asking him to call off the raids.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Saturday delayed a nationwide immigration sweep to deport people living the United States illegally, including families, saying he would give lawmakers two weeks to work out solutions for the southern border.The move came after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called President Trump on Friday asking him to call off the raids.