Elizabeth Warren calls for House to begin impeachment proceedings
WASHINGTON — Elizabeth Warren is urging the Democratic-controlled House to "initiate impeachment proceedings" against President Donald Trump.Warren is reacting on Twitter to the report by special counsel Robert Mueller released Thursday.The Massachusetts senator writes that "to ignore a president's repeated efforts to obstruct an investigation into his own disloyal behavior would inflict great and lasting damage on this country, and it would suggest that both the current and future president would be free to abuse their power in similar ways."Warren is the first Democrat running for president in 2020 to make a full-throated call for the initiation of the impeachment process.
WASHINGTON — Elizabeth Warren is urging the Democratic-controlled House to "initiate impeachment proceedings" against President Donald Trump.Warren is reacting on Twitter to the report by special counsel Robert Mueller released Thursday.The Massachusetts senator writes that "to ignore a president's repeated efforts to obstruct an investigation into his own disloyal behavior would inflict great and lasting damage on this country, and it would suggest that both the current and future president would be free to abuse their power in similar ways."Warren is the first Democrat running for president in 2020 to make a full-throated call for the initiation of the impeachment process.
Subpoena issued for Mueller report: 'It falls to Congress'
WASHINGTON — The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee issued a subpoena Friday for special counsel Robert Mueller's report as Congress escalates its investigation of President Donald Trump."It now falls to Congress to determine the full scope of that alleged misconduct and to decide what steps we must take going forward," said Rep.
WASHINGTON — The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee issued a subpoena Friday for special counsel Robert Mueller's report as Congress escalates its investigation of President Donald Trump."It now falls to Congress to determine the full scope of that alleged misconduct and to decide what steps we must take going forward," said Rep.
'Police can’t do it alone:' Milwaukee leaders announce plans to bolster public safety on city's south side
MILWAUKEE -- With summer fast approaching, Milwaukee police are getting a helping hand on Milwaukee's south side.
MILWAUKEE -- With summer fast approaching, Milwaukee police are getting a helping hand on Milwaukee's south side.
'A good day:' Pres. Trump claims victory with Mueller report out
WASHINGTON -- For nearly two years, President Donald Trump and his allies sought to undermine special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe, attacking investigators' credibility and playing down their findings.
WASHINGTON -- For nearly two years, President Donald Trump and his allies sought to undermine special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe, attacking investigators' credibility and playing down their findings.
Marijuana advocates try again for Wisconsin legalization: 'The people of our state want this to happen'
MADISON — Marijuana advocates have high hopes that the latest proposal to legalize pot in Wisconsin has a better chance of success than ever given growing public support, but the bill unveiled Thursday again faces stiff opposition from Republicans who control the Legislature.That's not deterring Democratic Rep.
MADISON — Marijuana advocates have high hopes that the latest proposal to legalize pot in Wisconsin has a better chance of success than ever given growing public support, but the bill unveiled Thursday again faces stiff opposition from Republicans who control the Legislature.That's not deterring Democratic Rep.
Foxconn says it's committed to Wisconsin job creation
MADISON — Foxconn Technology Group says it remains committed to "long term" job creation in Wisconsin, the day after Gov.
MADISON — Foxconn Technology Group says it remains committed to "long term" job creation in Wisconsin, the day after Gov.
Senator Ron Johnson says he's working on legislation to stem flow of migrants at border
WASHINGTON — Senate Homeland Security Chairman Ron Johnson says he is working on legislation to help stem the flow of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border.Johnson wants to toughen the initial standard for asylum seekers to "more than a probable chance" they'll experience violence or persecution in their home countries.
WASHINGTON — Senate Homeland Security Chairman Ron Johnson says he is working on legislation to help stem the flow of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border.Johnson wants to toughen the initial standard for asylum seekers to "more than a probable chance" they'll experience violence or persecution in their home countries.
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Wisconsin's SeniorCare program extended for 10 years
MADISON — Wisconsin's popular prescription drug program for senior citizens has been granted approval to continue operating for at least another decade.Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin's popular prescription drug program for senior citizens has been granted approval to continue operating for at least another decade.Gov.
Justice Department set to release redacted Mueller report Thursday
WASHINGTON — After nearly two years of waiting, America will get some answers straight from Robert Mueller.The Justice Department on Thursday is expected to release a redacted version of the special counsel's report on Russian election interference and Donald Trump's campaign, opening up months, if not years, of fights over what the document means in a deeply divided country.The nearly 400-page report is expected to reveal what Mueller uncovered about ties between the Trump campaign and Russia that fell short of criminal conduct.
WASHINGTON — After nearly two years of waiting, America will get some answers straight from Robert Mueller.The Justice Department on Thursday is expected to release a redacted version of the special counsel's report on Russian election interference and Donald Trump's campaign, opening up months, if not years, of fights over what the document means in a deeply divided country.The nearly 400-page report is expected to reveal what Mueller uncovered about ties between the Trump campaign and Russia that fell short of criminal conduct.
Trump administration wants to build more tents at border to detain migrants
HOUSTON — The Trump administration wants to open two new tent facilities to temporarily detain up to 1,000 parents and children near the southern border, as advocates sharply criticize the conditions inside the tents already used to hold migrants.U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in a notice to potential contractors that it wants to house 500 people in each camp in El Paso, Texas, and in the South Texas city of Donna, which has a border crossing with Mexico.Each facility would consist of one large tent that could be divided into sections by gender and between families and children traveling alone, according to the notice.
HOUSTON — The Trump administration wants to open two new tent facilities to temporarily detain up to 1,000 parents and children near the southern border, as advocates sharply criticize the conditions inside the tents already used to hold migrants.U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in a notice to potential contractors that it wants to house 500 people in each camp in El Paso, Texas, and in the South Texas city of Donna, which has a border crossing with Mexico.Each facility would consist of one large tent that could be divided into sections by gender and between families and children traveling alone, according to the notice.
Pres. Trump predicts Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders will be 2020 Dem 'finalists'
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is predicting that Vermont Sen.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is predicting that Vermont Sen.
Bradford Beach finds new backer for concessions, tiki huts
MILWAUKEE -- Fish tacos, grass-fed burgers, wine and cocktails -- all that and more is coming to Milwaukee's Bradford Beach.
MILWAUKEE -- Fish tacos, grass-fed burgers, wine and cocktails -- all that and more is coming to Milwaukee's Bradford Beach.
President Trump to hold campaign rally in Green Bay on April 27
GREEN BAY -- President Donald Trump will hold a campaign rally in Wisconsin on the night of the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington.Presisdent Trump's re-election campaign announced Tuesday that the rally will be held April 27 at Green Bay's Resch Center.
GREEN BAY -- President Donald Trump will hold a campaign rally in Wisconsin on the night of the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington.Presisdent Trump's re-election campaign announced Tuesday that the rally will be held April 27 at Green Bay's Resch Center.
Former House Speaker Paul Ryan to lecture at Notre Dame University
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Former U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan is joining the University of Notre Dame faculty and will be a guest lecturer in political science and economics.The school announced Monday that the Wisconsin Republican will discuss topics during the 2019-20 academic year including the fundamentals of American government, the current state of political polarization, and Catholicism and economics.Ryan didn't seek re-election last year.
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Former U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan is joining the University of Notre Dame faculty and will be a guest lecturer in political science and economics.The school announced Monday that the Wisconsin Republican will discuss topics during the 2019-20 academic year including the fundamentals of American government, the current state of political polarization, and Catholicism and economics.Ryan didn't seek re-election last year.
President Trump says Tiger Woods to get Presidential Medal of Freedom
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he will present Tiger Woods with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.Woods won his fifth Masters title Sunday, overcoming personal and professional adversity to once more claim the green jacket.President Trump tweeted Monday that he spoke to Woods and congratulated him on "the great victory" and "to inform him that because of his incredible Success & Comeback in Sports (Golf) and, more importantly, LIFE, I will be presenting him with the PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM!"President Trump didn't say when a ceremony will be held.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he will present Tiger Woods with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.Woods won his fifth Masters title Sunday, overcoming personal and professional adversity to once more claim the green jacket.President Trump tweeted Monday that he spoke to Woods and congratulated him on "the great victory" and "to inform him that because of his incredible Success & Comeback in Sports (Golf) and, more importantly, LIFE, I will be presenting him with the PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM!"President Trump didn't say when a ceremony will be held.
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Pres. Trump's idea to send immigrants to sanctuary cities dismissed by Wisconsin officials
MADISON — A Democratic congressman and the leader of a Wisconsin immigrant rights group on Monday, April 15 both dismissed President Donald Trump's proposal to send detained migrants to so-called sanctuary cities, which could include Milwaukee, Madison and Racine.President Trump has said he wants to explore the move, which officials in his administration have twice rejected, as part of his drive to tighten immigration laws.
MADISON — A Democratic congressman and the leader of a Wisconsin immigrant rights group on Monday, April 15 both dismissed President Donald Trump's proposal to send detained migrants to so-called sanctuary cities, which could include Milwaukee, Madison and Racine.President Trump has said he wants to explore the move, which officials in his administration have twice rejected, as part of his drive to tighten immigration laws.