Gov. Evers delivers proclamation at Sikh Temple, honors 6 Sikh members killed by gunman
OAK CREEK -- A Milwaukee-area Sikh temple where a white supremacist fatally shot six parishioners in 2012 hosted Wisconsin's governor Tuesday to make April Sikh Awareness and Appreciation month in the state.The celebration had been months in the making but came at a time when houses of worship have been targets of violence recently.
OAK CREEK -- A Milwaukee-area Sikh temple where a white supremacist fatally shot six parishioners in 2012 hosted Wisconsin's governor Tuesday to make April Sikh Awareness and Appreciation month in the state.The celebration had been months in the making but came at a time when houses of worship have been targets of violence recently.
Street clashes erupt as Venezuela's Guaido urges uprising
CARACAS, Venezuela -- Anti-government demonstrators clashed with troops loyal to Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro at an air base in the capital hours after opposition leader Juan Guaidó took to the streets in a bold and risky attempt to lead a military uprising against the embattled socialist.The early-morning rebellion seems to have only limited military support.
CARACAS, Venezuela -- Anti-government demonstrators clashed with troops loyal to Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro at an air base in the capital hours after opposition leader Juan Guaidó took to the streets in a bold and risky attempt to lead a military uprising against the embattled socialist.The early-morning rebellion seems to have only limited military support.
President Trump sues banks to block House subpoenas for records
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump, his family and the Trump Organization filed a lawsuit against Deutsche Bank and Capital One in an attempt to block congressional subpoenas seeking their banking and financial records.The lawsuit by Trump, sons Donald Jr.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump, his family and the Trump Organization filed a lawsuit against Deutsche Bank and Capital One in an attempt to block congressional subpoenas seeking their banking and financial records.The lawsuit by Trump, sons Donald Jr.
Rod Rosenstein submits letter of resignation to President Trump
WASHINGTON — Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein has submitted a letter of resignation to President Donald Trump.It's effective May 11.His departure ends a nearly two-year run defined by his appointment of a special counsel to investigate connections between the Trump campaign and Russia.The departure had been expected since the confirmation of William Barr as attorney general.Rosenstein intended to leave in mid-March but stayed on a little longer for the completion of special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation.
WASHINGTON — Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein has submitted a letter of resignation to President Donald Trump.It's effective May 11.His departure ends a nearly two-year run defined by his appointment of a special counsel to investigate connections between the Trump campaign and Russia.The departure had been expected since the confirmation of William Barr as attorney general.Rosenstein intended to leave in mid-March but stayed on a little longer for the completion of special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation.
Tony Evers to sign 1st bill as Wisconsin governor
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
Joe Biden tabs battleground Pennsylvania for 1st campaign speech
HARRISBURG, Pa. — By picking Pennsylvania for his first campaign speech of the presidential race, Joe Biden is signaling he hopes to own what may be the 2020 election's toughest battleground.Planting a flag in Pennsylvania makes sense for the longtime former senator from Delaware: He was born in Pennsylvania, has numerous ties to it and is using his deep inroads with influential state party figures to his advantage in the primary.For Democrats it's a late primary state that may have little value in the nomination.
HARRISBURG, Pa. — By picking Pennsylvania for his first campaign speech of the presidential race, Joe Biden is signaling he hopes to own what may be the 2020 election's toughest battleground.Planting a flag in Pennsylvania makes sense for the longtime former senator from Delaware: He was born in Pennsylvania, has numerous ties to it and is using his deep inroads with influential state party figures to his advantage in the primary.For Democrats it's a late primary state that may have little value in the nomination.
Wisconsin Republicans seek compromise with Governor Evers on Medicaid expansion
MADISON — Wisconsin Republicans open to a possible compromise with Democratic Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin Republicans open to a possible compromise with Democratic Gov.
Pres. Trump cheers economy, criticizes Democrats at Green Bay rally
GREEN BAY -- President Donald Trump cheered the thriving U.S. economy and criticized his Democratic presidential opponents Saturday night as he rallied supporters with familiar themes.
GREEN BAY -- President Donald Trump cheered the thriving U.S. economy and criticized his Democratic presidential opponents Saturday night as he rallied supporters with familiar themes.
Protesters, supporters gather outside Resch Center during Pres. Trump rally
GREEN BAY -- President Donald Trump supporters and protesters turned out for his campaign rally at Green Bay's Resch Center on Saturday, April 26.
GREEN BAY -- President Donald Trump supporters and protesters turned out for his campaign rally at Green Bay's Resch Center on Saturday, April 26.
Sen. Tammy Baldwin meets in Milwaukee to discuss Pres. Trump's ACA lawsuit
MILWAUKEE -- Ahead of President Donald Trump's visit to Green Bay Saturday, April 27, Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin met with constituents to discuss President Trump's lawsuit to repeal the Affordable Care Act.Sen.
MILWAUKEE -- Ahead of President Donald Trump's visit to Green Bay Saturday, April 27, Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin met with constituents to discuss President Trump's lawsuit to repeal the Affordable Care Act.Sen.
Pres. Trump's executive privilege strategy could mean messy fight
WASHINGTON — Since George Washington's time, presidents have used executive privilege to resist congressional inquiries in the name of protecting the confidentiality of their decision-making.President Donald Trump threatened this past week to broadly assert executive privilege to block a number of current and former aides from testifying, including some who have cooperated with special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation.
WASHINGTON — Since George Washington's time, presidents have used executive privilege to resist congressional inquiries in the name of protecting the confidentiality of their decision-making.President Donald Trump threatened this past week to broadly assert executive privilege to block a number of current and former aides from testifying, including some who have cooperated with special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation.
Pres. Donald Trump to speak at Resch Center in Green Bay
GREEN BAY -- On Saturday, April 27, President Donald Trump will be holding a campaign rally in Green Bay, WI on the night of the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington.Since taking office, Pres.
GREEN BAY -- On Saturday, April 27, President Donald Trump will be holding a campaign rally in Green Bay, WI on the night of the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington.Since taking office, Pres.
'Can't really believe it:' Milwaukee residents, city officials prepare for spring snowstorm
MILWAUKEE -- The timing of the upcoming snow storm really couldn't be worse.
MILWAUKEE -- The timing of the upcoming snow storm really couldn't be worse.
President Trump tells NRA he's withdrawing from arms trade treaty
INDIANAPOLIS — With pro-gun legislation largely stalled in Congress, President Donald Trump said Friday he is withdrawing the U.S. from an international agreement on the arms trade, telling the National Rifle Association the treaty is "badly misguided."President Trump made the announcement as he vowed to fight for gun rights and implored members of the nation's largest pro-gun group — struggling to maintain its influence — to rally behind his re-election bid."It's under assault," he said of the constitutional right to bear arms. "But not while we're here."President Trump said he would be revoking the United States' status as a signatory of the U.N. Arms Trade Treaty, which regulates international trade in conventional weapons, from small arms to battle tanks, combat aircraft and warships.
INDIANAPOLIS — With pro-gun legislation largely stalled in Congress, President Donald Trump said Friday he is withdrawing the U.S. from an international agreement on the arms trade, telling the National Rifle Association the treaty is "badly misguided."President Trump made the announcement as he vowed to fight for gun rights and implored members of the nation's largest pro-gun group — struggling to maintain its influence — to rally behind his re-election bid."It's under assault," he said of the constitutional right to bear arms. "But not while we're here."President Trump said he would be revoking the United States' status as a signatory of the U.N. Arms Trade Treaty, which regulates international trade in conventional weapons, from small arms to battle tanks, combat aircraft and warships.
Joe Biden says he didn't treat Anita Hill badly
WASHINGTON — Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden says he doesn't think he mistreated Anita Hill in 1991, though he has said publicly he regrets how she was treated.During an interview on ABC's "The View" on Friday, the former vice president says, "I don't think I treated her badly," during a discussion about his role as Senate Judiciary Chairman during the contentious confirmation hearing for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.Biden has apologized for Hill's treatment by others, a point he made again Friday, wondering aloud "how you stop people from asking inflammatory questions."Biden's campaign has said the former vice president spoke to Hill in the days preceding his presidential campaign announcement Thursday.
WASHINGTON — Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden says he doesn't think he mistreated Anita Hill in 1991, though he has said publicly he regrets how she was treated.During an interview on ABC's "The View" on Friday, the former vice president says, "I don't think I treated her badly," during a discussion about his role as Senate Judiciary Chairman during the contentious confirmation hearing for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.Biden has apologized for Hill's treatment by others, a point he made again Friday, wondering aloud "how you stop people from asking inflammatory questions."Biden's campaign has said the former vice president spoke to Hill in the days preceding his presidential campaign announcement Thursday.
Picture: ESPN Milwaukee shares a picture of Giannis' first signature shoe
MILWAUKEE -- ESPN Milwaukee tweeted out on Friday, April 26 what it indicates is the leaked picture of Giannis Antetokounmpo' first signature shoe.
MILWAUKEE -- ESPN Milwaukee tweeted out on Friday, April 26 what it indicates is the leaked picture of Giannis Antetokounmpo' first signature shoe.
#34 jersey of Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo is #3 sold in NBA this season
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks have indicated that the #34 jersey of Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is the number three jersey sold in the NBA this season -- just behind Lebron James and Steph Curry."It shows his appeal, both internationally and nationally," said Michael Belot, Bucks Ventures and Development Senior Vice President.Also, Milwaukee Bucks merchandise currently ranks number five in overall teams sales in the NBA.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks have indicated that the #34 jersey of Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is the number three jersey sold in the NBA this season -- just behind Lebron James and Steph Curry."It shows his appeal, both internationally and nationally," said Michael Belot, Bucks Ventures and Development Senior Vice President.Also, Milwaukee Bucks merchandise currently ranks number five in overall teams sales in the NBA.
Foxconn jobs, tax credits could be renegotiated in Wisconsin
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
GOP leaders of budget committee say Gov. Evers' pot proposal won't pass Legislature
MADISON — Democratic Gov.
MADISON — Democratic Gov.