Report: President Trump in 1985-94 claimed $1.17 billion business loss
WASHINGTON — The New York Times reported Tuesday that President Donald Trump's businesses lost more than $1 billion from 1985 to 1994, based on tax information the newspaper acquired.The Times said it has acquired printouts from the future president's official IRS tax transcripts, including figures from his federal tax form.The newspaper said President Trump reported business losses of $46.1 million in 1985, and a total of $1.17 billion in losses for the 10-year period.After comparing Trump's information with that of other "high-income earners," the Times concluded that President Trump "appears to have lost more money than nearly any other individual American taxpayer." Because of his business losses, the newspaper reported, President Trump did not pay income taxes for eight of the 10 years.The House Ways and Means Committee has asked the IRS to provide President Trump's personal and business returns for 2013 through 2018.
WASHINGTON — The New York Times reported Tuesday that President Donald Trump's businesses lost more than $1 billion from 1985 to 1994, based on tax information the newspaper acquired.The Times said it has acquired printouts from the future president's official IRS tax transcripts, including figures from his federal tax form.The newspaper said President Trump reported business losses of $46.1 million in 1985, and a total of $1.17 billion in losses for the 10-year period.After comparing Trump's information with that of other "high-income earners," the Times concluded that President Trump "appears to have lost more money than nearly any other individual American taxpayer." Because of his business losses, the newspaper reported, President Trump did not pay income taxes for eight of the 10 years.The House Ways and Means Committee has asked the IRS to provide President Trump's personal and business returns for 2013 through 2018.
Wisconsin GOP defends born-alive abortion bill, requiring providers to care for survivors or face prison
MADISON — Wisconsin Republicans moved quickly Tuesday to advance a bill that would require abortion providers to care for babies who survive abortion attempts or face prison, pushing it through a public hearing and preparing for a floor vote as early as next week.Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke and Senate President Roger Roth urged the Assembly Health Committee to pass the bill during the hearing, saying it would leave no doubt that health care providers must do everything they can to keep babies alive if they are born during a failed abortion attempt."Unless you're completely OK with there being gray areas, I don't understand why anyone would oppose this," Steineke said. "What's the harm?"Committee Democrats countered that babies are rarely born alive during failed abortion attempts and that there's no record of it ever happening in Wisconsin.
MADISON — Wisconsin Republicans moved quickly Tuesday to advance a bill that would require abortion providers to care for babies who survive abortion attempts or face prison, pushing it through a public hearing and preparing for a floor vote as early as next week.Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke and Senate President Roger Roth urged the Assembly Health Committee to pass the bill during the hearing, saying it would leave no doubt that health care providers must do everything they can to keep babies alive if they are born during a failed abortion attempt."Unless you're completely OK with there being gray areas, I don't understand why anyone would oppose this," Steineke said. "What's the harm?"Committee Democrats countered that babies are rarely born alive during failed abortion attempts and that there's no record of it ever happening in Wisconsin.
'He's like a god:' Greek students who won recycling contest watch Giannis in the playoffs in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Giannis Antetokounmpo, also known as the Greek Freak, has become an NBA superstar, and his journey from Greece to Milwaukee has prompted others to make that trip to watch him play."It was amazing," said Aggelos Stratis, 16, from Greece.Twenty students from Greece took a trip of a lifetime -- heading to Milwaukee for one reason."He's the biggest.
MILWAUKEE -- Giannis Antetokounmpo, also known as the Greek Freak, has become an NBA superstar, and his journey from Greece to Milwaukee has prompted others to make that trip to watch him play."It was amazing," said Aggelos Stratis, 16, from Greece.Twenty students from Greece took a trip of a lifetime -- heading to Milwaukee for one reason."He's the biggest.
President Trump awards Medal of Freedom to long-time friend Tiger Woods
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump has awarded golfer Tiger Woods the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor.President Trump described Woods on Monday as a "true legend, an extraordinary athlete who has transformed golf and achieved new levels of dominance."President Trump described the litany of victories that Woods has obtained during his remarkable career and the injuries that almost derailed it.Woods, 43, won his fifth Masters title last month, overcoming personal and professional adversity to once more claim the green jacket.Woods became emotional as he spoke of his parents and thanked those who have supported him over the years, saying, "You've seen the good and bad, the highs and lows, and I would not be in this position without all of your help."
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump has awarded golfer Tiger Woods the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor.President Trump described Woods on Monday as a "true legend, an extraordinary athlete who has transformed golf and achieved new levels of dominance."President Trump described the litany of victories that Woods has obtained during his remarkable career and the injuries that almost derailed it.Woods, 43, won his fifth Masters title last month, overcoming personal and professional adversity to once more claim the green jacket.Woods became emotional as he spoke of his parents and thanked those who have supported him over the years, saying, "You've seen the good and bad, the highs and lows, and I would not be in this position without all of your help."
Michael Cohen, Pres. Trump's former lawyer, arrives at prison to serve 3-year sentence
NEW YORK — Michael Cohen, the former lawyer, media attack dog and fixer for President Donald Trump, said Monday there "remains much to be told" as he heads to prison to begin a three-year prison sentence for crimes including campaign finance violations related to hush-money payments made on President Trump's behalf.Cohen walked into the Federal Correctional Institution, Otisville around 11:45 a.m. A minimum-security prison camp at the prison, in the countryside 70 miles (113 kilometers) northwest of New York City, has become a haven for white-collar criminals."There still remains much to be told and I look forward to the day when I can share the truth," Cohen told a crush of media outside his New York City apartment before getting into a waiting Cadillac Escalade for the ride to prison.In a shot at President Trump, he said he hoped when he is released, "the country will be in a place without xenophobia, injustice and lies at the helm."Cohen appeared to read from a prepared statement and didn't answer shouted questions.
NEW YORK — Michael Cohen, the former lawyer, media attack dog and fixer for President Donald Trump, said Monday there "remains much to be told" as he heads to prison to begin a three-year prison sentence for crimes including campaign finance violations related to hush-money payments made on President Trump's behalf.Cohen walked into the Federal Correctional Institution, Otisville around 11:45 a.m. A minimum-security prison camp at the prison, in the countryside 70 miles (113 kilometers) northwest of New York City, has become a haven for white-collar criminals."There still remains much to be told and I look forward to the day when I can share the truth," Cohen told a crush of media outside his New York City apartment before getting into a waiting Cadillac Escalade for the ride to prison.In a shot at President Trump, he said he hoped when he is released, "the country will be in a place without xenophobia, injustice and lies at the helm."Cohen appeared to read from a prepared statement and didn't answer shouted questions.
Pres. Trump taps ex-Obama border patrol chief as ICE Director
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is tapping a former border patrol chief who served in the Obama administration to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement.President Trump tweeted Sunday that Mark Morgan "will be joining the Trump Administration as the head of our hard working men and women of ICE." He added: "Mark is a true believer and American Patriot.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is tapping a former border patrol chief who served in the Obama administration to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement.President Trump tweeted Sunday that Mark Morgan "will be joining the Trump Administration as the head of our hard working men and women of ICE." He added: "Mark is a true believer and American Patriot.
'A president for everybody:' Stretch of road in Los Angeles renamed Obama Boulevard
LOS ANGELES — A stretch of road in Los Angeles has been renamed after former President Barack Obama.A concert and ceremony Saturday unveiled Obama Boulevard.
LOS ANGELES — A stretch of road in Los Angeles has been renamed after former President Barack Obama.A concert and ceremony Saturday unveiled Obama Boulevard.
Joe Biden: Pres. Trump, Republicans allowing Jim Crow to return
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Former Vice President Joe Biden charged Saturday that Jim Crow is "sneaking back in" as he emphasized voting rights at his first presidential campaign stop in South Carolina, where black voters play a key role in the South's first presidential primary.In criticizing Republican efforts to adopt more stringent voting rules, including identification requirements and curtailing early voting hours, Biden recalled the racial segregation laws of the past."You've got Jim Crow sneaking back in," he said, referring to the era before the civil rights movement. "You know what happens when you have an equal right to vote?
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Former Vice President Joe Biden charged Saturday that Jim Crow is "sneaking back in" as he emphasized voting rights at his first presidential campaign stop in South Carolina, where black voters play a key role in the South's first presidential primary.In criticizing Republican efforts to adopt more stringent voting rules, including identification requirements and curtailing early voting hours, Biden recalled the racial segregation laws of the past."You've got Jim Crow sneaking back in," he said, referring to the era before the civil rights movement. "You know what happens when you have an equal right to vote?
Ryan Braun's 6th hit of night lifts Brewers past Mets 4-3 in 18 innings
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Braun knew the best night of his career at the plate wouldn't mean much if the Milwaukee Brewers didn't win.Braun made sure they did with his career-high sixth hit, a two-run single with one out in the 18th that lifted the Brewers to a 4-3 comeback victory over the New York Mets on Saturday night in the longest game in Miller Park history."That's a game you badly want to win because if you do win it, it feels like you won two or three games," Braun said. "If you lose, it feels like you lost 10."Braun stood on first base with his hands raised above his head as Yasmani Grandal slid across home plate with the winning run, ending the game that lasted 5 hours, 22 minutes.
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Braun knew the best night of his career at the plate wouldn't mean much if the Milwaukee Brewers didn't win.Braun made sure they did with his career-high sixth hit, a two-run single with one out in the 18th that lifted the Brewers to a 4-3 comeback victory over the New York Mets on Saturday night in the longest game in Miller Park history."That's a game you badly want to win because if you do win it, it feels like you won two or three games," Braun said. "If you lose, it feels like you lost 10."Braun stood on first base with his hands raised above his head as Yasmani Grandal slid across home plate with the winning run, ending the game that lasted 5 hours, 22 minutes.
Pres. Trump attacks social media companies after Facebook bans
STERLING, Va. — President Donald Trump criticized social media companies after Facebook banned a number of extremist figures, declaring that he was "monitoring and watching, closely!!"President Trump, who tweeted and re-tweeted complaints Friday and Saturday, said he would "monitor the censorship of AMERICAN CITIZENS on social media platforms. " He has previously asserted that social media companies exhibit bias against conservatives, something the companies have rejected as untrue.
STERLING, Va. — President Donald Trump criticized social media companies after Facebook banned a number of extremist figures, declaring that he was "monitoring and watching, closely!!"President Trump, who tweeted and re-tweeted complaints Friday and Saturday, said he would "monitor the censorship of AMERICAN CITIZENS on social media platforms. " He has previously asserted that social media companies exhibit bias against conservatives, something the companies have rejected as untrue.
Fines, jail time? Democrats digging in as Pres. Trump resists oversight
WASHINGTON — They're talking about jailing people at the Capitol.
WASHINGTON — They're talking about jailing people at the Capitol.
Robin Vos to appeal ruling allowing deposition over redistricting
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos plans to appeal a ruling that would allow a group of Democratic voters to question him about election boundaries.A three-judge panel voted 2-1 Friday to approve the deposition of Vos over Republican-drawn legislative districts.
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos plans to appeal a ruling that would allow a group of Democratic voters to question him about election boundaries.A three-judge panel voted 2-1 Friday to approve the deposition of Vos over Republican-drawn legislative districts.
President Trump to present Medal of Freedom to Tiger Woods next week
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will present the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Tiger Woods next week.White House press secretary Sarah Sanders says an awards ceremony will be held in the Rose Garden on Monday.Woods overcame personal and professional adversity to win his fifth Masters title last month.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will present the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Tiger Woods next week.White House press secretary Sarah Sanders says an awards ceremony will be held in the Rose Garden on Monday.Woods overcame personal and professional adversity to win his fifth Masters title last month.
Gov. Tony Evers meets with Foxconn CEO Terry Gou in Milwaukee area
MILWAUKEE -- For the first time, Governor Tony Evers met with Foxconn Technology Group CEO Terry Gou in the Milwaukee area on Thursday, May 2.Local leaders in Racine County called the face-to-face meeting a great opportunity.
MILWAUKEE -- For the first time, Governor Tony Evers met with Foxconn Technology Group CEO Terry Gou in the Milwaukee area on Thursday, May 2.Local leaders in Racine County called the face-to-face meeting a great opportunity.
'We're not giving up:' Gov. Evers vows to 'fight like hell' for Medicaid expansion
MADISON — Democratic Gov.
MADISON — Democratic Gov.
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he's open to legalizing medical marijuana
MADISON — Wisconsin's Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he hopes to find a way to reach a deal with Democratic Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin's Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he hopes to find a way to reach a deal with Democratic Gov.
Pres. Trump met with Foxconn CEO Wednesday; promised to visit when production starts next year
MADISON — Foxconn Technology Group leader Terry Gou met privately with Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON — Foxconn Technology Group leader Terry Gou met privately with Wisconsin Gov.
Immigrants, backers rally for 'driver's licenses for all' in Madison
MADISON — Thousands of people rallied outside the Capitol in Madison on Wednesday, May 1 on a "Day Without Latinos." The Madison rally was one of 10 across the nation to bring attention to immigrant and workers' rights.
MADISON — Thousands of people rallied outside the Capitol in Madison on Wednesday, May 1 on a "Day Without Latinos." The Madison rally was one of 10 across the nation to bring attention to immigrant and workers' rights.
GOP plans to kill Medicaid expansion, pot legalization
MADISON — Republicans plan to kill some of Democratic Gov.
MADISON — Republicans plan to kill some of Democratic Gov.