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.
Redacted Trump-Russia report now expected on Thursday
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department expects to make a redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller's report on the Russia investigation public Thursday morning, a spokeswoman said Monday.The redacted report would be sent to Congress and also made available to the public, spokeswoman Kerri Kupec said.As Washington counted down until the release, President Donald Trump stepped up his attacks in an eleventh-hour effort to undermine the report's findings.President Trump unleashed a series of tweets on Monday — including two just minutes after the Justice Department's announcement — focusing on the favorable toplines in the previously released summary produced by Attorney General William Barr.Mueller officially concluded his investigation late last month and submitted the confidential report to Barr.
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department expects to make a redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller's report on the Russia investigation public Thursday morning, a spokeswoman said Monday.The redacted report would be sent to Congress and also made available to the public, spokeswoman Kerri Kupec said.As Washington counted down until the release, President Donald Trump stepped up his attacks in an eleventh-hour effort to undermine the report's findings.President Trump unleashed a series of tweets on Monday — including two just minutes after the Justice Department's announcement — focusing on the favorable toplines in the previously released summary produced by Attorney General William Barr.Mueller officially concluded his investigation late last month and submitted the confidential report to Barr.
Former Gov. Walker joins government reform group as chairman
MADISON — Former Gov.
MADISON — Former Gov.
Pres. Trump's campaign to report raising $30 million in 1st quarter of 2019
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's re-election campaign tells The Associated Press it will report raising more than $30 million in the first quarter of 2019.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's re-election campaign tells The Associated Press it will report raising more than $30 million in the first quarter of 2019.
Pres. Trump talks of releasing migrants into Democratic stronghold cities
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he is strongly considering releasing "Illegal Immigrants" into Democratic strongholds to punish congressional foes for inaction on the border— just hours after White House and Homeland Security officials insisted the idea had been rejected as fast as it had been proposed."Due to the fact that Democrats are unwilling to change our very dangerous immigration laws, we are indeed, as reported, giving strong considerations to placing Illegal Immigrants in Sanctuary Cities only," Pres.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he is strongly considering releasing "Illegal Immigrants" into Democratic strongholds to punish congressional foes for inaction on the border— just hours after White House and Homeland Security officials insisted the idea had been rejected as fast as it had been proposed."Due to the fact that Democrats are unwilling to change our very dangerous immigration laws, we are indeed, as reported, giving strong considerations to placing Illegal Immigrants in Sanctuary Cities only," Pres.
Sen. Sanders promises to win back Midwest states Pres. Trump captured
MADISON — U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders kicked off his Midwest battleground tour in Madison Friday, April 12.
MADISON — U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders kicked off his Midwest battleground tour in Madison Friday, April 12.
Georgie Porgie's offering 'Gyro Step' burger for Bucks' playoffs run
OAK CREEK -- To celebrate the Milwaukee Bucks run in the NBA Playoffs, Georgie Porgie's will offer a "Gyro Step" burger.
OAK CREEK -- To celebrate the Milwaukee Bucks run in the NBA Playoffs, Georgie Porgie's will offer a "Gyro Step" burger.