'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.
Wisconsin Supreme Court restores 82 Walker appointees confirmed during extraordinary session
MADISON — The divided Wisconsin Supreme Court has restored 82 appointees of former Gov.
MADISON — The divided Wisconsin Supreme Court has restored 82 appointees of former Gov.
'Horrific:' Gov. Evers calls Pres. Trump's comments on abortion bill 'blasphemy'
MADISON — Wisconsin Democratic Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin Democratic Gov.
Gov. Evers supports bipartisan pro-vaccination bill designed 'to keep everybody safe'
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
Gov. Evers says proposal to give driver's licenses, IDs to illegal immigrants is 'common sense'
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
Gov. Evers says he doesn't expect pot decriminalization proposal to pass
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
